Elizabeth Warren on President Obama's New Immigration Policy + Jerry Brown & Bill de Blasio

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Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D): "Look, I was proud to vote for comprehensive immigration reform a year and a half ago, and the Republicans haven't done anything since then. They keep blocking bringing this to a vote. So, I support the president in taking what actions he can within the law to help families, to help businesses and try to patch up this broken immigration system,” she said on CNN.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2014/11/21/potential-2016ers-weigh-in-on-obamas-new-immigration-policy/

Jerry Brown ✔ @JerryBrownGov
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Tonight, in the face of Washington gridlock, the president stepped up for hard-working families across America: http://bit.ly/1r2oaFj
3:35 PM - 20 Nov 2014 256 Retweets 195 favorites

Bill de Blasio ✔ @BilldeBlasio
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New York City stands with President @BarackObama. We'll do all we can to ensure the success of his plan. http://on.nyc.gov/1t948ts
3:58 PM - 20 Nov 2014 404 Retweets 327 favorites

Mayor de Blasio

Bonus: Bernie Sanders pampango http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=5848849

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement today on President Barack Obama’s proposal to protect millions of immigrants in the United States. He also commented on the refusal of major television networks to broadcast the president’s prime-time speech:

“I’m a strong supporter of immigration reform and of the need to provide a pathway to citizenship for 11 million undocumented immigrants. I support President Obama’s action to help working families stay together. I think everyone agrees that the current immigration system is broken. The Senate passed an immigration reform bill more than a year ago but House Republicans refused to even consider it. They have left the president with little choice but to act on his own.

“It is incomprehensible that the major television networks have said they will not broadcast the president’s speech tonight. People can be for immigration reform or against it, but clearly we need an intelligent, informed debate. Unless the networks change their plans, they will be doing a disservice to the American people and failing in their obligation to serve the public good.”

Bernie

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3. Nuther kick!

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6. Thanks LawDeeDah!

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4. K&R

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8. Gracias TBF

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19. de nada -

very important issue here in tejas

EXCELLENT speech last night.

[Spazito]

5. Good, the support for the President's action is coming out strongly...

while Boehner and McConnell whine, whine, whine and STILL do nothing but obstruct.

[Cha]

7. Yes, very strong from those who aren't being driven insane by it Spazito!

W.Smith @wessmith123
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Friendly Reminder: The GOP’s Stated Agenda From Day One Was To Obstruct
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1:30 AM - 21 Nov 2014 105 Retweets 46 favorites

http://theobamadiary.com/2014/11/21/rise-and-shine-961/#comments

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14. AbsoYouKnowWhatlutely!!!!!!! n/t

[pampango]

9. Add Bernie Sanders and the Congressional Progressive Caucus to your list.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10025848849

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11. Thank you, pampango! From your link.. Yes, I like that he commented on the networks refusal to air.

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement today on President Barack Obama’s proposal to protect millions of immigrants in the United States. He also commented on the refusal of major television networks to broadcast the president’s prime-time speech:

“I’m a strong supporter of immigration reform and of the need to provide a pathway to citizenship for 11 million undocumented immigrants. I support President Obama’s action to help working families stay together. I think everyone agrees that the current immigration system is broken. The Senate passed an immigration reform bill more than a year ago but House Republicans refused to even consider it. They have left the president with little choice but to act on his own.

“It is incomprehensible that the major television networks have said they will not broadcast the president’s speech tonight. People can be for immigration reform or against it, but clearly we need an intelligent, informed debate. Unless the networks change their plans, they will be doing a disservice to the American people and failing in their obligation to serve the public good.”

I knew they should have done.. and here's the final say on that.. from Bernie Sanders!

[PAProgressive28]

10. Supportive, as they should be

Don't know if people expected otherwise or if this is being used to make a point. Hard to tell sometimes around here.

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12. And, why shouldn't their quotes be posted? The "point" is to hear what intelligent people have

to say about this.. as opposed to the insanity coming from rwingers.

Here's a bonus from Senator Bernie Sanders.. pampango http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=5848849

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement today on President Barack Obama’s proposal to protect millions of immigrants in the United States. He also commented on the refusal of major television networks to broadcast the president’s prime-time speech:

“I’m a strong supporter of immigration reform and of the need to provide a pathway to citizenship for 11 million undocumented immigrants. I support President Obama’s action to help working families stay together. I think everyone agrees that the current immigration system is broken. The Senate passed an immigration reform bill more than a year ago but House Republicans refused to even consider it. They have left the president with little choice but to act on his own.

“It is incomprehensible that the major television networks have said they will not broadcast the president’s speech tonight. People can be for immigration reform or against it, but clearly we need an intelligent, informed debate. Unless the networks change their plans, they will be doing a disservice to the American people and failing in their obligation to serve the public good.”

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55. I believe that's our air they're broadcasting over, isn't it?

[calimary]

13. That's my governor! Good litmus test at least for me!

If Jerry Brown approves, it's gotta be good. You can have faith in that endorsement. Same for De Blasio. That Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders are behind it is enough, right there, to prove its worth.

Conversely, I've learned that another shorthand test is - does the GOP hate it? Well then, that should tell you enough, right there, to prove it's worth supporting. Sometimes that's really all you need to know. GOP opposes it? Then it's well worth getting behind!

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15. Every registered voter...

... and every unregistered but soon-to-be-registered voter, needs to learn that litmus test. It's as easy as "A-B-C, 1-2-3" (just like the Jackson Five sung it!)

[freshwest]

16. Yes, sometimes our 'enemies' define our strengths better than our 'friends.'

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20. Yes, calimary.. strong statesments from Govs Jerry Brown and Bill de Blasio.. I really liked

Sen Bernie Sanders calling out the Boardcast Networks, too!

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22. Yep, that, too! If they think you don't care, THEY WON'T, EITHER!!!!

I'm glad he spoke out and lacerated them for not broadcasting the President's speech. FUCK 'EM. We see whose side they're on, don't we? And if they protest and claim this or that, FUCK 'EM. Stick it on them ANYWAY! And laminate it there. With extra duct tape!

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25. Righteous Rant.. Thank you!

[Scalded Nun]

17. This needs to stay in the hearts and minds of Americans

The politicians talking this up now need to do so for the next 2 years. The public will need constant reminders during that time as well. These actions need to be embraced, NOT shied away from. Republicans will not make this any better.

if anyone is expecting any improvement from Congress during the next 2 years is living in a dream world, and the only way to stop it is to keep it in front of a short attention span public...Then hope they actually vote.

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21. Exactly Scalded Nun!

[Comrade Grumpy]

18. Good on all these folks speaking out in support of the president. n/t

[madokie]

24. President Obama brings the good out

on good people. Gotta be a good person first and foremost though

[madokie]

23. Bernie knocks it out of the park as he always does

and yes the others did too. I'm really in tune with Bernie and Elizabeth. Two of my favorite three people in the world with Barack Obama as the bestest of the best

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28. K&R!

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29. Mahalo napkinz!

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30. did Hillary express her view? please don't make my post a Hillary bashing subthread

Did she express a position on President Obama executive action?

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32. yes she did.. I'll find it for you, still_one..

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33. Here it is and it's practically the top of the Greatest..

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10025846495

[still_one]

34. Thanks Cha. Looks good too. I should spent more time looking for it. Appreciate it

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35. No worries, still one.. glad to do it.

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[Liberal_Dog]

36. K & R

I am very glad that President Obama has done this and an also happy about this strong support.

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37. Me too, Liberal_Dog!

Thank you!

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

53. Obama usually comes through; sure made me proud to be an American.

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42. K&R....

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43. Mahalo daleaninme!

[daleanime]

44. NP.....

I'm hoping this is just the beginning of the Presidents confrontation! If we want to to well in '16, the fight needs to start now!

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45. There's this.. by Juan Cole..

Top 5 Ways Obama Punked the GOP on Immigration; and the 2016 Campaign

http://www.juancole.com/2014/11/punked-immigration-campaign.html

[daleanime]

46. Thank you....

More information is always a good thing.

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47. Presicisely~ :)

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[sheshe2]

49. You know I was away today,

So sorry I missed this when I got home!



President Barack Obama with legendary activist Dolores Huerta
http://www.democraticunderground.com/110227007

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50. Glad you saw it, she, Your Senator! And, check out what Bernie had to say about the

broadcast networks stations not airing the President's Speech.

There was quite a bit of controversy on DU.. with some anyway.. saying "pshaw, the President doesn't have to be on Every Station".. well Bernie disagrees about these networks, anyway!

Beautiful pic. mahalo for the link, sheshe.. And, Helen Chavez weighs in with a petition to Thank President Obama..

"Please join me in thanking the President for keeping his promise by letting hardworking, taxpaying undocumented immigrants temporarily stay in the country they sustain with their sweat and sacrifice."

pinboy http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=5847497

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51. the whitehouse democratic advisors

Totally miscalculated on the timing of that executive action . Instead of fearing to upset gop voters before the elections they should have done it last month. It is generating so much excitement it would have gotten more people to the polls.

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52. I know.. it seems the Democratic Senators asked them so they'd have a chance to keep their jobs..

well, that didn't happen.

[Iwillnevergiveup]

56. Completely agree

Dems would likely have done much better. But it was a great speech, and widely viewed on social media, just demonstrating how irrelevant teevee is fast becoming.

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57. big kick and rec ! nt

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58. Gracias, steve.. :)