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In reply to the discussion: "This is a brilliant tactical move on the president’s part. And Republicans know it." [View all]Zambero
(8,964 posts)He was originally one of the bipartisan "Gang of 8", a group with an intent on crafting bipartisan immigration reform. It might seem that a former immigration lawyer and native Puerto Rican would possess the credentials to participate in seeking out solutions, but true to form Tea Party members of Congress are not prone to work with Democrats, and rising hopeful Labrador somehow became conflicted and called himself off (or got called off, not much difference) a few months ago. But the whole episode was nonetheless great publicity for him -- not once but twice -- in initially joining the Gang of 8, and then suddenly dropping out. And the reason for the disassociation? Obamacare of course! Yes, an adamant refusal to associate with those who would not favor repealing it, even if an altogether different issue was the task at hand. Hey, I might not like grapefruit, but boycotting apples would not ordinarily be a consequence of that. Then again, with the far right any excuse will do. Labrador is one of scores in Congress these days that do nothing but obstruct, taking up space and valuable time, contributing nothing save tired right wing talking points, and given his entrenched do-nothing status, fleecing his constituents at every turn.