The Washington Times
President Bush has invested the bulk of his dwindling political capital to push through an unpopular immigration-reform bill, which is being seen as a last-ditch effort during his remaining 19 months in office to leave behind a domestic achievement.
Despite the issue tearing apart the conservative movement, the president has courted liberals to support his efforts. And while conservative talk radio repeatedly has labeled the current Senate proposal amnesty — the president said as much yesterday before his press secretary sent out a clarification — Mr. Bush has pulled out all stops to win approval for the legislation, spearheaded by Democratic Sen. Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts.
Posted by tyne at June 27, 2007