Can Trump get what he wants in immigration reform? The right thinks so
Democrats lost in the government shutdown, but Republicans would be wise to learn the lesson. A roundup of editorials Wednesday takes a look at the issue.
Opinions from the right:
From columnist John Stossel: If it were up to John Stossel, the government could just stay closed.
The government #shutdown was an embarrassing defeat for Schumer and the Democrats. They should spend the next few weeks focusing on bipartisan negotiations rather than more political games. https://t.co/bQUx4qftId pic.twitter.com/fJadYae1sk
— Newt Gingrich (@newtgingrich) January 24, 20182. Schumer's failed government shutdown exposes weak resistance
From columnist Rich Lowry: Schumer’s side lost in the shutdown, but his defeat may only be temporary.
"Chuck Schumer's shutdown fell apart when the mainstream media refused to shield Democrats" https://t.co/PamDmuykj0 pic.twitter.com/RXTUKt4Ivo
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) January 24, 2018
3. Trump should trade the wall for better immigration policy
From columnist Jonah Goldberg: Trump’s wall may be a better immigration border if it is used as a bargaining chip.
