Posted on 10/22/2014 4:35:25 PM PDT by ObamahatesPACoal
When it comes to liberal causes, U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski usually is a stranger.
The Southwest Sider is a Blue Dog Democrat in a party in which moderate conservatives like him have almost disappeared. Last year he was one of just seven House Democrats — and the only one from Illinois — to vote against re-electing Nancy Pelosi as House Democratic leader. He's joined with Republicans in a variety of causes and not too long ago was clearly pleased when his name was floated as a potential U.S. ambassador to the Vatican.
(SNIP) Though Mr. Lipiinski kind of shrugs it off, his shift has quite a backstory. Included: calls and meetings from Cardinal George and his emissaries, messages from Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan, a letter from City Council Finance Committee Chairman and Ald. Ed Burke, 14th, and prompting by a variety of local businesses.
(Excerpt) Read more at chicagobusiness.com ...
She referred to Lipinski’s “open borders policy,” saying illegal immigration is causing school overcrowding, among other things.
Lipinski did not address the border issue, but during a recent town hall meeting he hosted in Oak Lawn, he called for “comprehensive immigration reform” and secure borders.
http://swnewsherald.com/lipinski-job-creation-is-priority-no-p5256-1.htm
Another POS turncoat who needs to be discharged from his congressional duties.
flip-flop??
No, a pure, 100%, unadulterated LIE!
Note that this article was written 6 days before David Brat defeated Eric Cantor.
On that day AMNESTY DIED for good in this Congress. Obama can now play his games and forgive them for entering illegally...but he CANNOT forgive them for being here illegally. A decent Republican president (if we ever get one again) can DEPORT ALL OF THEM, if he chooses.
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