GOP takes Senate

tf2legend · 01:37 AM

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Washington (CNN) -- A Republican tide ripped the Senate away from Democrats Tuesday, according to CNN projections, giving the GOP full control of Congress and the power to pin down President Barack Obama during his last two years in office.

The thumping win upends the balance of power between the White House and Capitol Hill only six years after Obama's Democrats swept to power and marginalized Republicans in a rush to reform health care, Wall Street and pass a huge stimulus package.

Now, it's Democrats who will take the back seat on Capitol Hill, relying mostly on the power of the filibuster to stymie Republicans and keep Obama's legacy intact.
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"For too long, this administration has tried to tell the American people what is good for them and then blame somebody else when their policies didn't work out," Mitch McConnell, who is expected to become the next Senate majority leader, said in a victory speech.

House Speaker John Boehner said he is "humbled by the responsibility the American people have placed with us."

"But this is not a time for celebration," he said. "It's time for government to start getting results and implementing solutions to the challenges facing our country, starting with our still-struggling economy.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, who has controlled the chamber since 2007, congratulated Republicans on their victory.

"The message from voters is clear: they want us to work together," Reid said. "I look forward to working with Senator McConnell to get things done for the middle class."

What does this mean for us going forward? Do you think the Republicans can get any sort of meaningful immigration legislation passed in both chambers of Congress? I personally don't think so.. I think their main focus will be just on security and enforcing the existing laws. The only person that can help us now is the President because the Republicans don't have any sensible approaches when it comes to this immigration issue.

Severity · 11-05-2014, 01:35 AM

Well if they pass a terrible bill, veto.
If they pass a good bill, good.
Nothing changed.

dreamerperson · 11-05-2014, 01:37 AM

Hilary 2016

tf2legend · 11-05-2014, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Severity

Well if they pass a terrible bill, veto.
If they pass a good bill, good.
Nothing changed.

I agree. I feel like the least they can do is pass a DREAM act bill or something similar to it. It makes perfect sense. I can see why they don't want to pass the broader comprehensive immigration bill but how can you really be against the DREAM ACT?

Pianoswithoutfaith · 11-05-2014, 01:56 AM

Its going to be a lot harder for Obama to do anything related to Immigration

tf2legend · 11-05-2014, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Pianoswithoutfaith

Its going to be a lot harder for Obama to do anything related to Immigration

I'm not quite sure about that. It was already as tough if not tougher with the Republicans holding the House. Now they control both chambers of Congress. They have an opportunity to come up with something that makes sense and can take credit for it. They can say "Hey the Democrats had total control from 2009 - 2011 and did not pass a single immigration bill, and we did." They can use that going in the 2016 Presidential election.

Pianoswithoutfaith · 11-05-2014, 02:12 AM

Did you not see the house version of an immigration bill that never came to be? These people want the border secure before doing anything

tf2legend · 11-05-2014, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Pianoswithoutfaith

Did you not see the house version of an immigration bill that never came to be? These people want the border secure before doing anything

I understand their current stance on immigration. I'm just hoping these guys can turn that around somehow. I mean it's almost 2015 and you still can't get a bill like the DREAM act passed already? Really??

Pianoswithoutfaith · 11-05-2014, 02:20 AM

an EO is looking miles away from any actualization. I cant imagine how far a DREAM Act looks

Malign0n · 11-05-2014, 02:24 AM

Piano is right.... House republicans voted to end DACA. They want border security. They don't care about dreamers. They see us the same. I can see the senate passing it however. But we would need to mobilize to get the house

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