White House denies Obama has ignored immigration overhaul

[AlphaCentauri]

Source: Dallas News

The White House shot back Tuesday at the only GOP senator overtly working toward a bipartisan immigration breakthrough, rejecting Sen. Lindsey Graham's assertion that the president has done little to advance the cause.

"The president has been a strong advocate and proponent of immigration reform," Obama spokesman Robert Gibbs said.

But, he added: "This can't just be President Obama. This can't just be President Obama and the Democratic Senate. Quite frankly, it probably can't just be President Obama, the Democratic Senate and Lindsey Graham. It has to be others."

On Sunday, Graham, R-S.C., complained about Obama's lack of interest and threatened to abandon his effort with Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., to craft an immigration bill that attracts bipartisan support.

"The president promised to pass the immigration reform bill in his first year. They have done almost nothing in the White House on immigration," Graham said on NBC's Meet the Press. "Let him do some heavy lifting here on immigration."



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[Journeyman]

1. Just can't win with Republicans -- Obama's either doing too much or not enough . . .

they filter their complaint to fit the minute.

[AlphaCentauri]

2. It's not about republicans, just another broken promise n/t

[bluestateguy]

3. If you think health care was divisive and polarizing...

I don't even want to think about this.

[TomCADem]

4. That's BS - Lindsey Graham Was Threatening Not To Lift A Finger...

On immigration in retaliation for health care reform during the interview.