Tom Tancredo urges Republicans to legalize DACA, but at a price

Former Congressman urges Republicans to legalize DACA, but at a price
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DENVER -- The fate of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival program now lies in the hands of Congress, but one former U.S. congressman is skeptical lawmakers will pass any significant immigration reform.

Tom Tancredo served two terms in the House of Representatives and followed that up with a run for president in 2008.

He's now watching the drama in Washington unfold from afar.

"Love to be in Congress? God, that's so hard to say," he answered when asked if he wish could help decide the fate of DACA.

Tancredo and many others say the debate over DACA isn't necessarily about immigration, but instead the way it was enacted, not by law, but by executive action.

"We can discuss the immigration side of this and what's right and wrong, but the legal side is not open for debate," he said. "You have to be concerned about the way this was done because the precedent that was established was horrible.

"Most liberals would hate the idea of (President Donald) Trump doing a similar thing. I mean, they'd go nuts."

Tancredo said there is now a lot of pressure on Republicans and Democrats to pass immigration reform within the next six months.

"I think the president has told Congress, put up or shut up. I don't think they're going to do either," he said.

However, Tancredo believes this is a big opportunity for lawmakers, specifically Republicans.

He believes Republicans could and should legalize DACA, so long as they get something big in return.

"I don't care about the wall. Everyone says the wall. The wall is insignificant. I mean, I'm all for it, but it is not the real solution to the issue. The solution is E-verify," Tancredo said.

http://kdvr.com/2017/09/05/former-co...ut-at-a-price/

This guy used to be Steven king before Steven king was Steven king lol. AliPac members are besides themselves.

Former Colorado Rep. Tom Tancredo on Wednesday said Donald Trump was right in terminating DACA, and Congress might unify and pass a bill to provide the "Dreamers" amnesty because of how much hatred they have for the president.

All of the same division in Congress that has stopped it from doing anything all these years are still there, but the only difference is Donald Trump, and they hate him more than anything else," he said.

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Fuck this guy Guys , I remember he was such a bitch towards us, now he wants write the wrong ??! F him

Ok good talk and puts the issue on the front , but still ...

Damn I hadn't heard this guys name in a LONG time.

I think the only cost should be keeping the lights in the government on.

Those that need their last approvals will be fine because USCIS funds itself.

Other than that, it can all burn.

You think shutting the government will push us over the edge this time? With all the support we have?

I think that the risk should be very very real for republicans, that if they keep fucking around the federal government stops.

It's an unpopular measure but whatever, Boner did it and his party gained votes in the house. What's to lose here.

I agree,

I was thinking that Tax Reform is in danger as well if republicans do not cooperate.

Agreed. If the Republicans can do it, why can't the Dems?