Why Immigration Reform Now Isn't Such a Bad Idea

Article is written by Dylan Loewe... basically he talks about why bringing immigration up at this point is a good political move for Pres. Obama and the Democrats.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dylan-..._b_185115.html


"There are, to be sure, some serious risks in addressing immigration reform during an economic crisis. If the White House fails to persuade the public that immigration reform would have a positive impact on the economy, the president faces presenting Republicans with their first winning issue of 2009. The battle cry from the right will undoubtedly be that Democrats are bringing millions of new workers into an economy short on jobs.

Still, now might be the perfect time to debate the issue."