The Patriot Post® · Conservatives Prepare for Immigration Battle

As Barack Obama readies his immigration order during the next two months, Republicans in Congress are working on a strategy to counter him. One conservative Senate staffer told The Daily Signal, “Voters don’t support amnesty and expanding DACA,” referring to Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program delaying deportation for some children of illegals. “It’s one of the only issues that is at the cross section of the economy and national security. We should not run from it. We should embrace it.” More important, perhaps, House Speaker John Boehner warned Obama about an executive amnesty, saying, “When you play with matches you take the risk of burning yourself and he’s going to burn himself if he continues down this path.” Republicans should focus on doing whatever it takes – including defunding things – to block Obama’s attempt at mass amnesty. More…