If there are any Republican movers and shakers that lurk here, try this one on for size. Oh, and by the way, you’re welcome.
Propose that this year, 1/3 of the folks on rolls who have legally applied for citizenship, (the third closest to having their citizenship granted), be given immediate citizenship.
The second 1/3 will be granted citizenship the year after that.
Let the Democrats defend why those who enter this country illegally should be granted citizenship first. Don’t let the Democrats control the narrative. Show some leadership and offer a plan that makes your opponent look bad if they disagree and that does not allow them to say that you have no solutions and that you are just an obstructionist.
No need to worry about the last 1/3 as the elections will have taken care of our current administration by then.
As I said before, you’re welcome.
Here’s the plan: ENFORCE EXISTING LAW.
What is so difficult about that?
You must have heard me thinking really loud: THANK YOU.
Seriously, I'm with you. Virtually all these 'divisive' political situations faced by the Republicans have simple, effective solutions immediately recognizable by any decent poker player or jiu-jitsu practioner.
They all offer an opportunity not only to address a problem but also to thrash the Democrats once again.
My only amendment to your 1/3 solution would be to tack on a giant border fence just to emphasize our intentions.
BTW I just called our new senator-elect and passed along your idea. Told him a guy I know named Sergio came up with it.
You're welcome!