In a poll released today, 64% of the citizenry wants immigration reform with a path to citizenship.
Why isn't this decisive majority heeded?
The GOP
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"Democrats must still find a modicum of compromise with the GOP if they want to swiftly approve Obama's team. That's because the filibuster remains in place as a delay tactic, requiring the Senate to burn hours of floor time unless the two parties can agree to speed up procedural votes...Republicans haven't decided whether they will use their remaining options in the procedural toolbox to slow down the approval of Obama's high-profile nominees but are expected to discuss internal party strategy in detail when the Senate returns on Dec. 9, a Republican source said."Burgess Everett in Politico.