"Obama’s immigration decision could roil 2014 election"

[applegrove]

Obama’s immigration decision could roil 2014 election

By Karen Tumulty and Robert Costa at the Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/obamas-immigration-decision-could-roil-2014-election/2014/08/27/94f43da8-2dfa-11e4-9b98-848790384093_story.html?hpid=z1

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Both political parties are in a state of high anxiety about the possibility that President Obama will allow millions of illegal immigrants to remain in the country, fearing that White House action on the issue could change the course of November’s midterm elections.

In the past few days, Democratic candidates in nearly every closely fought Senate race have criticized the idea of aggressive action by Obama. Some strategists say privately that it would signal that he has written off the Democrats’ prospects for retaining control of the chamber, deciding to focus on securing his legacy instead.

Senior Republicans, meanwhile, have their own worries about a “September surprise” on immigration. They know their volatile party’s tendency to erupt at such moments — including government shutdowns and impeachment threats — and that the GOP brand is even more tattered than the Democratic one.

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“No one wants to use the I-word,” King added, when asked about possible calls for impeachment. But he did not rule out the option.

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[applegrove]

1. Dam the torpedos!!

[BeyondGeography]

2. Wuss and wussier

Move on, Mr. President.