Obama Facing Potential Election-Year Rift With Democrats Over Immigration Executive Orders

[Purveyor]

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama is facing potential rifts with members of his own party in tough re-election contests as he barrels toward a fall fight with Republicans over his ability to change immigration policies.

If Obama takes the broadest action under consideration - removing the threat of deportation for millions of people in this country illegally - the short-term risks appear greatest for Senate Democrats in conservative-leaning states. Weeks before the November vote, they could find themselves on the hot seat for their views not only on immigration but also on Obama's use of his presidential powers.

Wary of what could be coming, some of those lawmakers have said Obama should act with caution.

"This is an issue that I believe should be addressed legislatively and not through executive order," said Sen. Kay Hagan, D-N.C., one of the top targets for Republicans trying to retake control of the Senate.

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http://www.newser.com/article/6abf9c966f6c4f42a5e26d34e3d8f03e/obama-facing-potential-election-year-rift-with-democrats-over-immigration-executive-orders.html

[bluestateguy]

1. He never has to face the voters again, so damn the torpedoes ahead

East Coast, elite media garbage,

[emulatorloo]

2. Sounds like the AP is trying to manufacture a "divided Democrats" story

And/Or do a little pot-stirring.

[Sunlei]

3. I want President Obama to help the Dreamers and their families too.

[savalez]

4. Who cares, do what's right.

Show Boehner what being a real leader is all about.

[Cha]

5. Exaclty.. do what is the right thing!