[sickoflibs]

RE :”Key questions remain, including whether those who qualify for the federal program also will be eligible for driver’s licenses or in-state tuition at colleges and universities in states where illegal immigrants are currently denied those benefits.
Ms. Gutierrez said in Maryland, a work permit and the Social Security number that comes with it are enough to prove legal residency, which should make them eligible for licenses.
The reverberations are being felt well outside the immigrant community.
Hispanic voters rallied to Mr. Obama’s side after his June announcement, and continue to give him high favor-ability ratings.
Mr. Romney, meanwhile, has steadfastly refused to say whether he would keep the policy in place if he wins the White House.”

What is really bad is that there appears to be NO downside for Obama in doing this, Romney doesn't want to ‘offend’ Hispanics now that he won the primary.

As time goes on if any of these people commit crimes it could backfire on Obama, that is why he did it now instead of a year ago :to maximize the positive and minimize the negative. By the time that happens the election will probably be over.

[Sgt_Schultze]

If they can apply for driver's licenses, they must be offered the opportunity to register to vote, and their status as potential voters may NOT be challenged.

[AuntB]

FAce it, we’re screwed. This ‘dream’ act bs also qualifies them to vote in many local elections.