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    Will Partisanship Take a Break for Immigrant Reforgeorm?

    In 2009, President Obama promised comprehensive immigration reform, but his first term saw record numbers of deportations.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    In 2009, President Obama promised comprehensive immigration reform, but his first term saw record numbers of deportations. The partial “dream act” won him a break in November’s election, but growing numbers of Latino and Asian voters are losing their patience. As for Republicans, the angry white voters they’ve come to depend on are declining in number. All that has led some to predict that comprehensive immigration reform is “not only possible but also likely.”

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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    Gun Control Fears, and Crackdowns, Come to California
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    2. 14:10Desalination Dreaming
    3. 26:03Will Partisanship Take a Break for Immigrant Reforgeorm?You’re reading this
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