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To: JohnM who wrote (360915)	1/22/2018 2:51:40 PM
From: zzpat	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 541625

If someone thinks the gop will vote on immigration reform and actually govern they've been living in a cave for the past 12 years. They won't do anything. It's how they got power...doing nothing and then whining has worked for them so why would they change now?

To: JohnM who wrote (360915)	1/22/2018 2:51:54 PM
From: Alex MG	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 541625

I agree with the "better leverage" argument although for the next couple weeks DACA folks will continue to be under the gun

To: JohnM who wrote (360915)

1/22/2018 3:03:56 PM

From: koan

Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 541625

That makes sense, so I am baffled by so many of the smartest senators voting no, including Feinstein?

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Did Democrats Fold Now for Better Leverage Later?
Political Wire
by Taegan Goddard

Daily Beast: “Two truths emerged from a deal that the Senate cut on Monday to re-open the federal government after a weekend-long shutdown. The first is that Democrats caved. The second is that they find themselves somewhat better positioned for what is likely to be another, far more bitter, shutdown battle in the coming weeks.”

“Republicans no longer have children’s health care as a political cudgel against Democrats, since the bill that passed on Monday includes a six-year authorization for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). And McConnell is on the spot to follow through on his pledge to resolve the standoff over the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.”