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member12

(81 posts) Thu Dec 21, 2017, 07:00 PM Dec 2017

Chances of restoring protection for Dreamers without shutting down the government?

I don't see how republicans would ever restore DACA without Democrats coming from a position of strength and unity....but I do think Democrats are definitely united after the disaster that is Trump's tax reform.

Do Democrats in congress have the political muscle to accomplish this? Could they possibly work with a handful of republicans to stand firm on the restoration of DACA (which was pushed aside in September 2017)?

What are our realistic chances here?

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Chances of restoring protection for Dreamers without shutting down the government? (Original Post) member12 Dec 2017 OP

No lsewpershad Dec 2017 #1

Really sorry to hear that. member12 Dec 2017 #3

It has to be done by Jan. BigmanPigman Dec 2017 #2

lsewpershad

(2,620 posts)

1. No

Reply to member12 (Original post)

Thu Dec 21, 2017, 07:30 PM

Dec 2017

Republicons cannt be trusted and dems lack backbone

member12

(81 posts)

3. Really sorry to hear that.

Reply to lsewpershad (Reply #1)

Thu Dec 21, 2017, 11:09 PM

Dec 2017

Seems like this is a good time for a little backbone.

BigmanPigman

(55,525 posts)

2. It has to be done by Jan.

Reply to member12 (Original post)

Thu Dec 21, 2017, 07:44 PM

Dec 2017

I just called Schumer's office (No answer or machine).
http://act.democracyforamerica.com/sign/clean-dream-act-call/?t=1&refcode=g-dreamact1221.d-20171221.m-10447.s-38430&akid=10447%2E4060878%2EE9kuoO

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