Trump. at rally, ignores Ryan amnesty bill scheduled for vote today. But don't worry, GOPs! He's committed to it 1,000 percent. If you vote for it, he's got your back. Won't ever abandon you. Never. No sirree. https://t.co/ZvQMIr1C55
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) June 21, 2018
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2002? https://t.co/pNT39XmeR1
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) June 21, 2018
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Or given the big amnesty he at least seems to be pushing in the House … https://t.co/CJxGvoxIYw
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) June 21, 2018
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Or given the big amnesty he at least seems to be pushing in the House … https://t.co/CJxGvoxIYw
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) June 21, 2018
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If Ryan's as keen on a Legacy Amnesty as I think he is, he'll bring neither immig. bill up for a vote if they're going down. Instead, he'll let the discharge petition keep going, adding pressure. https://t.co/fSGsmLuzxt #alwaysbeparanoid
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) June 21, 2018
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Note that even House Freedom Caucus members like @DesJarlaisTN04 are described as only "leaning against the [Ryan amnesty] bill." Good to keep calling until they stop leaning & make up their minds … 202 224 3121 or https://t.co/vJwuyY8SCg
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) June 21, 2018
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Rep. Massie says GOP leaders really "were using the political pressure on the family separation issue to induce members to vote for the [big DREAMer amnesty] bill." Massie notes separation could be dealt with in a "limited, focused, stand-alone bill" https://t.co/54u0wRy9mf
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) June 21, 2018
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It's complicated. It's not fiendishly complicated. Health care is fiendishly complicated. Also, "fiendishly complicated" is bad writing https://t.co/5sRmNl6KCl
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) June 21, 2018
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Why does Scalise think more time will *help* Ryan's amnesty? With the emotional family-separation controversy fading, it will become increasingly apparent to the GOP base what leadership's trying to do. Rushing it through, a la omnibus, was the plan for a reason. https://t.co/GhAmCkOmX9
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) June 21, 2018
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Not collapsing fast enough! GOP whip @SteveScalise wants to delay the vote to give himself more time to twist arms for amnesty. Good reason to keep calling or tweeting against the Ryan bill: 202 224 3121 or https://t.co/BR0ia7uu2r https://t.co/bXogQBNN4L
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) June 21, 2018
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"DREAMers first ! DREAMers first! Amnesty ALL the DREAMers first!" https://t.co/Z8oa85MIGC
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) June 21, 2018
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"We want Amnesty! We want Amnesty!" https://t.co/1GJRBpPrQQ
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) June 21, 2018
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And millions of Americans suddenly sympathize with WH. https://t.co/LpUGvl6i3M
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) June 21, 2018
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So why is Paul Ryan (and Trump) persistently alienating them by pursuing a big DREAMer amnesty? OK, Ryan's retiring. Why do McCarthy & Scalise go along? https://t.co/zODKKJHRr6
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) June 21, 2018
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Is Ryan worried his leadership "compromise" will get fewer votes than the Original Goodlatte bill (much smaller amnesty, with E-Verify)? https://t.co/MyPIuN59SX
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) June 20, 2018
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Gee is the Flores judge … https://t.co/Vhmi3UBSB4
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) June 20, 2018
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The problem is they've named the "compromise" bill "Goodlatte" also …. Better to call it the "compromise" bill and the Original Goodlatte (OG) bill … https://t.co/72rddwXIqF
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) June 20, 2018
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Almost as if Ryan et al are trying to confuse people in their desperation to get votes for their amnesty bill …. https://t.co/lr9KFuY6M6
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) June 20, 2018
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Ryan disingenuously selling his big (2M and up) amnesty as a way to "keep families together"– though the latter provision could easily stand alone. https://t.co/ze5WXSU5SD
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) June 20, 2018
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Repeal Flores FTW … Only 19% favor the Dems' catch/release/hope-they-show-up position …
(PS Even if they do show up, getting to stay in the US for years is just too big an incentive for migrants to overwhelm asylum system.) https://t.co/tHYJu2Qgii
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) June 20, 2018
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You can still let Congress know what you think of "flipping"on amnesty… Vote still on for tomorrow … 202 224 3121 https://t.co/O3gSbbRoo3
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) June 20, 2018
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Trump really being used by the amnestiers on this one … https://t.co/UsPwPJkjRq
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) June 20, 2018
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Ryan pushes his amnesty bill, now rebranded as a way to stop family separations (though that could be handled by a standalone bill). https://t.co/ze5WXSU5SD Whip count was weak, but they don't give up. 202 224 3121 (Capitol Switchboard)
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) June 20, 2018
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SELLOUT STILL ON: The "immigration bill" that's being pushed is the Ryan Amnesty … https://t.co/QAGSMC5Zk1
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) June 20, 2018
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Looks like they are plowing ahead to a vote on the Ryan Amnesty despite a weak whip count. Reason to keep calling if you oppose it: 202 224 3121 or find your Rep. here: https://t.co/BR0ia7uu2r https://t.co/Tk9f94fl8Z
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) June 20, 2018
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