Mhhhzzzzz. Very good question. A good start would be to contact opposing Republican senators, such as Senator Hutchinson, who released statements declaring that they voted against the bill because it was too broad or was rushed.

As for the House of Representatives, I remember many Republicans saying that they opposed it for procedural reasons (e.g. it did not go through committee) or because of the lack of time for the introduction and debate of amendments to the bill. So, I would not view the Republican domination of the House in 2011 as absolutely negative . . . especially if Obama, which I hope he does live up to his word, will be "engaging" (which I hope he means negotiating) with Republicans.

Let's be optomistic and fight. Remember, the President established an important precendent on bipartisanship by ratifying the tax cuts and unemployment benefits bill. I think he can have the same success with immigration--especially the DREAM Act. I would also steer away from some Spanish news channels, like Jorge Ramos and Noticiero Univision. They make everything so negative and discouraging with stupid analysts. Wait until 2012? My butt. We have waited more than ten years.