A few “conservatives” secretly would like to see Pelosi and company in there so they can have more to bitch about.
This misses the point too. Speak directly to the point: Why exactly is the President, the head of his Party, gratutiously name-calling those in his Party who happen to oppose his position on immigration. Explain this. What purpose does this serve? When did Reagan or Ford or Bush the elder ever do this?
Likely the same "conservatives" that didn't actively object to McCain-Feingold in the mistaken belief that Bush would veto it or the Supreme Court would strike it down. Wrong on both accounts. It is critical to stop bad legislation before it reaches the floor for a vote.