President Biden's first term in office

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Trump literally had Republican allies in Congress kill the latest bipartisan bill about immigration and border security, because Trump thought its passage would make Biden look good and more appealing to conservative leaning Independents, Republicans, and right-of-center Blue Dog Dems. "Trump killed a ‘slam dunk border bill:’ Manchin" (Source: News Nation). This move to kill a bill drafted by a fellow Republican doesn't really make many Republicans look all that serious or actually concerned about the border crossings being a real crisis.

Have you read the bill? It was mostly about funding the military, Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan, which was the primary impetus for bipartisan support from Senators who were eager to rush funding to Ukraine and Israel. The sections that did address “border security” in fact increased funding for sanctuary cities and would have legalized entry quotas of up to thousands of illegal immigrants per day, expanded amnesty, legal representation, work authorization and other protections for illegal immigrants. That’s why anyone who prioritizes reducing illegal immigration and deporting illegal immigrants opposed the bill. Democrats called it a “border security bill” because voters back Trump on the issue by double digits, and they wanted to flip the script. It hasn’t worked so far.

https://twitter.com/SpeakerJohnson/s...33708193091928


Besides, Operation Lonestar has already disproven Biden’s claim that he needs new legislation to secure the border. His Administration simply refuses to take necessary steps. In fact they have dedicated more effort to stopping Texas from doing the job they refuse to.

https://nypost.com/2024/05/08/us-news/migrants-move-westward-after-texas-tougher-border-controls/

Border security is a major issue, but it's not really going to affect the election like reproductive rights will.

Every tracker I’ve seen indicates the economy and immigration are top issues for voters, whereas abortion is among the lowest priorities. People who care most about immigration and the economy overwhelmingly cite the need to stop illegal immigration and reduce inflation as their top concerns, and the Biden Admin is directly responsible for worsening both. Among the minority for whom abortion is most important, 20-30% said it was because they want to limit abortion. Despite media coverage, the issue is heavily partisan, and only a third of voters say they will only support a candidate who shares their views on abortion. The issue may help Democratic turnout, but it’s unlikely to swing any votes.