Reid Spokesman: White House Not Credible on Immigration

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This gives me hope. The Democrats are not backing down for a change.

WASHINGTON, April 12 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Jim Manley, spokesman for Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid, released the following statement on the White House's latest attempt to distract from its failure to convince Republicans to support comprehensive immigration reform:

"Today, Scott McClellan demonstrated once again that the Bush White House is simply not credible. Peaceful rallies across the nation in recent days have underscored the need for comprehensive immigration reform. But, instead of reaching out to work with Democrats to craft solutions, the White House chose to play fast and loose with the facts."

FACT CHECK: SCOTT MCCLELLAN

FICTION: Scott McClellan today tried to lay the blame for the failure of comprehensive immigration reform to pass the Senate at the feet of Democrats. (White House Press Briefing, 4/12/06)

FACT: Today's headlines tell a different story:

-- "Immigrant Bill Fallout May Hurt House GOP" (Washington Post, 4/12/06)

-- "IMMIGRATION: The House Bill Is What It Is Because Of Dems? So Claim Hastert And Frist" (Hotline, 4/12/06)

FACT: Last week, Senate Democrats voted twice to move forward on the comprehensive immigration bill. Not a single Republican joined the Democratic effort. (RC 89, S. 2454, 4/7/06; RC 88, S. 2454, 4/6/06)

FACT: Senate Republicans Worked to Undermine Comprehensive Reform.

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