Tag Archives: Immigration

The Nuevo Deal

Posted on February 1, 2013 at 7:30 pm by JM Ashby

Jon Stewart on the GOP’s sudden change of heart on immigration.

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Life in the Shadows

Posted on January 30, 2013 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

artist – David Fitzsimmons In other news, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has appointed Mo Cowan to former Senator John Kerry’s seat on an interim basis.

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Republican Outreach

Posted on January 30, 2013 at 3:30 pm by JM Ashby

The National Review, a cornerstone of GOP “thinking,” explains why going along with immigration reform is, in a word, pointless. And, if we are to take Hispanics at their word, conservative attitudes toward illegal immigration are a minor reason for … Continue reading →

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Republican Outreach

Posted on January 29, 2013 at 4:00 pm by JM Ashby

Representative Lou Barletta (R-PA) says Republicans shouldn’t bother trying to pass immigration reform because it won’t win them any votes. And I may actually agree with that sentiment because there’s a lot more to garnering votes than simply making symbolic … Continue reading →

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Republican Outreach

Posted on January 28, 2013 at 3:30 pm by JM Ashby

It’s time for another episode of Republican Outreach which, not-coincidentally, is brought to us by Arizona. Arizona Republicans have introduced a bill which I would characterize as “Papers Please” for healthcare. Hospitals would need to check the immigration status of … Continue reading →

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Tint the Windows

Posted on January 13, 2013 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – David Fitzsimmons According to the New York Times, the Obama administration is planning to unveil a comprehensive immigration reform plan that tackles all aspects of the problem. The plan will reportedly include a pathway to citizenship. An immigration … Continue reading →

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Boehner and Cantor Go Clubbing

Posted on January 3, 2013 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – John Cole In other news, John Boehner was re-elected as Speaker of the House for the 113th session of congress. Also — racism is very expensive.

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Party of Lincoln

Posted on January 2, 2013 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Tim Eagan In other news, the Department of Homeland Security announced a new rule today that will allow some immigrants with children to remain in the United States while they seek legal status.

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The Cliff of Paranoid Wingnut Blather

Posted on December 7, 2012 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Pat Bagley In other news, Speaker John Boehner called today for President Obama to make his own “counteroffer” to avert the fiscal cliff, even though the president has already presented his offer and is sticking to it. Boehner … Continue reading →

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Winning More Latinos Wouldn’t Have Helped Romney

Posted on December 4, 2012 at 1:37 pm by Bob Cesca

One of Romney’s former top staffers said the campaign shouldn’t have been as tough on immigration so as to pick up more Latino voters. It wouldn’t have helped. So far, Obama leads the popular vote by 3.6 points, 50.9 percent … Continue reading →

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