Harry Reid Promises Senate Will Hold A Vote On The DREAM Act In Lame-Duck Session - Page 3

Originally Posted by gsb89

I'm not entirely sure introducing the DreamAct is necessarily a 'bad' thing for Senator Reid. The DreamAct, according to this poll (Q.27 ) seems to be quite a popular piece of legislation in Nevada.

Originally Posted by Dream becomes Reality

True, but the problem is politics keeps changing, so we can't really predict if he'll keep his word. The problem he's facing is that we've already seen him in action as the Senate Majority Leader and what has he done on the DA in the past two years? Angle hasn't had the opportunity to act on her extreme stances on immigration because she doesn't have the power to do so but he on the other hand has, and what has he done to move DA/CIR legislation forward? You mean to tell me that if he loses the election he'll still push for the DA? Sure.

Originally Posted by Alex

can someone with knowledge in politics (not DA user) tell how would things look out for DA after the elections; suppose republicans gain some seats?.. im really worried, would anyone vote for DA in the lame duck if it does come up?.. are we a lost cause if nothing happens after lame duck???

Originally Posted by Alex

can someone with knowledge in politics (not DA user) tell how would things look out for DA after the elections; suppose republicans gain some seats?.. im really worried, would anyone vote for DA in the lame duck if it does come up?.. are we a lost cause if nothing happens after lame duck???

Originally Posted by buckminsterfullerene

Harry Reid while losing in polls to controversial Angle, already has the support from the gambling industry despite his stance on many issues not benefiting them financially, that's huge help considering that they provide 17+% of jobs and over a third of the budget for Nevada, they just benefit from having the third most powerful democrat in the house and its their gamble, plus for a state with the largest unemployment in the country it benefits him not only to have his hands tied to projects that have large employee populations but also the support of people with the financial means of ensuring the economy does not make those projects into failures and more unemployment.

As for him confirming that the DA will come up to vote, it is a very risky move, it may seem to cost him the election, but his opponent already has many controversial ads against him and his stance on immigration, might as well accept them as fact, attack substance of the ads that are too extreme from what would actually be the case and hope that because the ads are very controversial it will end up hurting the opponent more then it hurts him.

I really don't know but this stance really churns the waters, its risky but could work, and it peaks my interest in the Nevada election. Its just good news to hear that the DA will come up in lame duck, I am hoping this means as a stand alone and not only an attachment to the CIR.

Originally Posted by afloo12345

You're also forgetting the mining industry in rural Nevada -- Elko County to be exact. He has continuously showed support for mining and shut down any legislation hurting the mining corporations (Unemployment is 7% here, and one of the highest incomes per family). I just cannot believe that people are willing to jeopardize their future for giving a shitty ignorant teabagger a senate seat. We need Harry Reid!

Originally Posted by victor85

Recent polls has continuously shown that Reid is trailing Angle badly.

However, the result of the race all depends on the turn out as well.