Obama: I didn't break my promise on immigration reform (illegal aliens, laws, campaign)

[chicagonut]

President Obama fought back against the growing belief among Latinos that he broke his campaign promise on immigration reform and said he would get it done in a second term, during an interview with Univision Radio that aired Wednesday.

The president, looking to renew enthusiasm for his campaign among Latino voters, appeared on the Los Angeles-based “Piolin Por La Mañana” Show on Univision Radio hosted by Eddie “Piolin” Sotelo, arguably the most influential Spanish-language radio personality in the country.

He reassured Latinos that he is committed to passing a comprehensive immigration reform plan, blaming the lack of progress on what he describes as an intransigent Congress and a Republican Party that has adopted extreme views on the issue.

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Well, President Obama if you couldn't get it passed in your first term what makes you think you can get it passed in your second term if you are re-elected? The opposition in congress has not changed their minds and are not likely to. In fact the Republicans just might get control of the Senate also.

[chicagonut]

More from this interview: "But the fact of the matter is that, I think a lot of members of Congress, even during election time, aren’t paying attention to the Latino community and unfortunately that, I think that there is a politics that we have been seeing that is so focused on a negative attitude towards immigration. We see it at the state level in Arizona, in Alabama, and other of these states where people have been scoring political points, taking the harshest anti-immigrant stand. That’s not the kind of politics that I believe in and I know that’s not the kind of politics the Latino community is going to respond to".

I see, so wanting our immigration laws enforced and not rewarding those who violate them is harsh, anti-"immigrant" and not paying attention to the Latino community? Could the ethnocentricism possibly come through more clearly here? Negative attitudes towards "immigration"? What a bald-faced lie! This isn't about immigration per se but those in our country illegally. Will the spin ever stop?

[Benicar]

Obama's pandering is truly nauseating. He knows damn well most citizens do not oppose "immigrants." However, we do oppose the presence of millions of illegal aliens, draining our taxes, and committing crimes with absolute impunity. We have every right to be outraged.

Sadly, he doesn't realize they only voted for him in the last election because he promised passage of CIR and the DREAM Act for millions of their illegal brethren. And, they will vote for him again as long as he promises the same. Otherwise, he would NEVER get their votes.

[Packard fan]

IF Obama was smart: he'd throw the PRO illegal Hispanic vote under the bus to save his base with American Blacks cause they're much more likely to vote and have a higher number of age 18 and older members.

[chicagonut]

Originally Posted by Benicar

Obama's pandering is truly nauseating. He knows damn well most citizens do not oppose "immigrants." However, we do oppose the presence of millions of illegal aliens, draining our taxes, and committing crimes with absolute impunity. We have every right to be outraged.

Sadly, he doesn't realize they only voted for him in the last election because he promised passage of CIR and the DREAM Act for millions of their illegal brethren. And, they will vote for him again as long as he promises the same. Otherwise, he would NEVER get their votes.

Note how Obama accused the Republicans of having "extreme" views on illegal immigration when all they want is our immigration laws enforced. Imagine that! The president of our country thinks it is extreme to enforce our own laws.

What is odd is that these advocates are willing to believe him once more when the same obstacles as in the past will still be there in the future.

[noexcuseforignorance]

I get a kick out of seeing you guys whine when Obama has actually done more to fight illegal immigration in his one term than Bush did in two. That was with a Republican House and Senate for 6/8 years.

[softblueyz]

Originally Posted by chicagonut

More from this interview: "But the fact of the matter is that, I think a lot of members of Congress, even during election time, aren’t paying attention to the Latino community and unfortunately that, I think that there is a politics that we have been seeing that is so focused on a negative attitude towards immigration. We see it at the state level in Arizona, in Alabama, and other of these states where people have been scoring political points, taking the harshest anti-immigrant stand. That’s not the kind of politics that I believe in and I know that’s not the kind of politics the Latino community is going to respond to".

I see, so wanting our immigration laws enforced and not rewarding those who violate them is harsh, anti-"immigrant" and not paying attention to the Latino community? Could the ethnocentricism possibly come through more clearly here? Negative attitudes towards "immigration"? What a bald-faced lie! This isn't about immigration per se but those in our country illegally. Will the spin ever stop?

As of a few days ago, as a result of a crossword puzzle, I think that the word "illegal" is now considered offensive and politically incorrect. Keep in mind he wants all the votes he can get so "anti-immigrant" is his catch phrase for both illegals and legals. As seen much too often, people can't differentiate between anti-illegal immigration and anti-immigration.

I don't remember him pandering for the Hispanic vote when he was campaigning for president. Maybe he thinks he needs all the votes he can get to replace those that he has lost.

[chicagonut]

Originally Posted by noexcuseforignorance

I get a kick out of seeing you guys whine when Obama has actually done more to fight illegal immigration in his one term than Bush did in two. That was with a Republican House and Senate for 6/8 years.

I don't recall any of us saying that Obama has done nothing on illegal immigration but anything he has done has been nullified by what he has done to encourage it. For example, he gave 300,000 deportees back door amnesty and ordered Homeland Security to not deport anyone who has not been "convicted" of a serious crime. Also, he is going to eliminate most of the national guard at our southern border. He also encourages it by continuing to to promise CIR and the Dream Act while he is in office.

[Benicar]

Originally Posted by noexcuseforignorance

I get a kick out of seeing you guys whine when Obama has actually done more to fight illegal immigration in his one term than Bush did in two. That was with a Republican House and Senate for 6/8 years.

You honestly believe he has fought illegal immigration. Then, you clearly haven't been paying attention to this issue. Everything he's done is mere window dressing in preparation for amnesty. If anything, he has exacerbated the problem. Had he seriously fought illegal immigration, there would have been a mass exodus of illegals from this country. And, no company would dare to knowingly and willfully employ illegals, because they too would realize, unlike previous presidents, Obama means business. But, as usual, the status quo thrives.

Furthermore, he would not have instituted policy after policy in favor of illegal aliens, which has essentially resulted in de facto amnesty. Nor would he label opponents of illegal immigration demagogues, xenophobes, and radicals. His pro-illegal policies have emboldened most illegals. Now, more than ever, they have no fear of coming out of the shadows. They now boldly acknowledge their unlawful status, even appearing on CNN, MSNBC, and other media outlets, knowing, unless they have a felony conviction, they're off-limits. In fact, it's now considered a badge of honor to be "undocumented" in this country. To ensure their peace of mind, he recently appointed an illegal alien czar to advocate on their behalf, to guarantee their kid glove treatment.

He has overwhelming support from the Hispanic community, and he's revered by most illegals. Does that sound like someone who's "fighting" illegal immigration?

[lifelongMOgal]

Originally Posted by chicagonut

.......Well, President Obama if you couldn't get it passed in your first term what makes you think you can get it passed in your second term if you are re-elected? The opposition in congress has not changed their minds and are not likely to. In fact the Republicans just might get control of the Senate also.

Obama has more excuses than a rabid dog has fleas.

Apparently Obama thought bullying through Obamacare was more important than immigration reform via legislation when the Democrats controlled Congress.

Ultimately Obama does not seek legislative immigration reform, just bypassing our immigration laws altogether by selective enforcement and hispandering to special interest groups advocating for illegals (La Raza et al.) via Executive Orders.