Another failed attempt by the Democrats to push their so-called “immigration reform” down the throats of the American people. It seems that President Joe Biden and his trusty sidekick, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, just can’t seem to take a hint. Despite being rejected in February, they decided to dust off their little pet project and give it another go. But guess what? The Republicans weren’t having any of it!
In a stunning display of unity, House and Senate Republicans came together to block this ridiculous border bill. You’d think after the first rejection, the Democrats would’ve learned their lesson. But no, Schumer had the audacity to send a letter to senators, claiming he was “hopeful” that the bill would bring “serious-minded Republicans back to the table.” Well, Senator Schumer, I hate to break it to you, but the only thing serious-minded about this bill is how seriously bad it is!
Now, let’s take a closer look at this “tough, serious-minded, and – critically, bipartisan – proposal,” as Schumer so eloquently put it. Apparently, it was negotiated by a motley crew of senators, including Democratic Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy, Republican Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford, and Independent Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema. I’m sorry, but when did Sinema become the voice of reason on immigration? Last I checked, she was too busy playing dress-up and giving thumbs-down to actually address the border crisis.
But here’s the real kicker: even some Democrats were set to vote against this bill! That’s right, folks. When you’ve lost the support of your own party, you know you’re in trouble. As Utah Sen. Mike Lee so aptly put it, “pretending to limit illegal immigration is a step too far for them.” It’s almost as if the Democrats want an open border, but they’re too afraid to admit it outright.
And let’s not forget the Republicans who called out this farce for what it truly is. Florida Sen. Rick Scott hit the nail on the head when he labeled the revival of the bill as “political theatre.” He knows that Schumer is just trying to shift the blame for Biden’s border crisis onto the Republicans. Nice try, Chuck, but we see right through your little charade.
Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt didn’t mince words either, referring to the bill’s revival as “kabuki theater.” I had to look that one up, but apparently, it’s a form of traditional Japanese drama known for its elaborate costumes and stylized performances. Sounds about right for the Democrats’ border policy – all show and no substance.
But the real heroes of this story are the House Republican leaders, including Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Majority Whip Tom Emmer, and Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik. They made it crystal clear that this bill was “dead on arrival,” and for good reason. It codifies many of the disastrous Biden open border policies that got us into this mess in the first place!
These lawmakers even offered a solution: bring up H.R. 2 and pass it. But of course, the Democrats want nothing to do with actual border security. Schumer dismissed the bill as being full of “hard-right border policies.” Well, excuse me, Senator, but I think the American people are more concerned with having a secure border than catering to your left-wing open-borders agenda.
So, there you have it, folks. Another day, another Democrat failure on immigration. It’s almost comical at this point, watching them scramble to push their ridiculous policies while the Republicans stand firm in defending our borders. But hey, I guess we shouldn’t be surprised. After all, this is the party that thinks illegal immigrants should have more rights than American citizens.
As for President Biden and Senator Schumer, I have a bit of advice: maybe it’s time to put down the pen and pick up a clue. The American people want a secure border, not more political grandstanding. But who am I kidding? They’ll probably just keep pushing their open-borders agenda until the cows come home – or in this case, until the illegal immigrants come streaming across the border.
