Is it possible?

Following up with the remarks of Bill Richardson, The Los Angeles Times reported that the White House, along with the senate, are pushing for the Dream Act Legislation during this lame duck period.  The article explains that some, including immigration expert Angela Kelley, see this legislation as a good strategy for both the Democrats and Republicans.  Another political analyst, Javier Ortiz, does not see the need for Republicans to pass the legislation.  He explains that Latinos will vote for Republicans independent from immigration reform.

I found this article interesting because we have discussed in class the Dream Act passing during the lame duck period.  Overall, I think it would help both parties to pass this legislation because the Democrats will not appear so defeated, and it looks like the Republicans will work towards bi-partisanship in the next two years.  I honestly do not think Ortiz's point on Latino voters will always hold true.  The reelection of Harry Reid over Sharron Angle demonstrates that Democrats still do benefit tremendously from the Latino demographic.  I think what Congress decides to do with this legislation will set the tone on immigration reform for the next two years.  If it passes, I hope that the politicians can work to pass more immigration reform under the new Republican-run House, but if the Dream Act fails to go through, I do not believe we will see any reform for at least two more years.