It’s taken only days for Democrats gauging how far President Biden’s bold immigration proposal can go in Congress to acknowledge that if anything emerges, it will likely be significantly more modest. Democrats’ cautious tones underscored the fragile road they face on a paramount issue for their minority voters, progressives and activists. AdvertisementDurbin, who called Biden’s plan “aspirational,” said he hoped for other elements as well, such as more visas for agricultural and other workers. That means 10 Republicans would have to join all 50 Democrats to enact an immigration measure, a tall order. Sharry said immigration groups prefer Democrats to push for as strong a bill as possible without making any concessions to Republicans on issues like boosting border security spending.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 23, 2021 08:51 UTC