Posted on 06/11/2025 2:59:39 AM PDT by EBH
Sanctuary cities defy federal immigration law while hiding behind “states’ rights.” But Article VI of the Constitution makes it clear: federal law is the supreme law of the land.
When the federal government tries to hold these cities accountable, it’s suddenly called “overreach.” Yet the left once bragged: “Stroke of the pen, law of the land. Kind of cool.”
You can’t have it both ways. Either we’re a nation of laws—or we’re not.
Paul Begala is a well-known political strategist and commentator associated with the Democratic Party. He served as a senior advisor to President Bill Clinton and was part of the Clinton-Gore campaign team in 1992. He worked closely with James Carville, another prominent Democratic strategist.
Begala is often described as a left-leaning or liberal political figure due to his long-standing support for Democratic policies and politicians. He’s also been a political commentator on CNN, where he frequently advocates for progressive viewpoints.
So yes—when he made the quote, “Stroke of the pen, law of the land. Kind of cool,” he was expressing approval of how much power a Democratic president could wield through executive action.
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