Originally Posted by DogJuiceMan

They will have to or it will be a massive problem during electoral season. The left loves a good scandal and there's nothing worse than their beloved DACAs being eligible for deportation. Nothing worse than Democrats being seen as to blame for why nothing got done on a reasonable bill. Repubs know they must put out a reasonable deal that can pass the house, they aren't dumb.

It's a Democrat nightmare scenario and the Latino vote is pushed down as well.

Republicans would be energized by a Dem failure. They simply have no choice but to say yes, or dreamers are done for. With the decreased Dem turnout there will be a new red wave.