Obama address to the nation
Immigration address from President Obama
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11/20/2014 11:51:39 PM Stacey.LeascaObama's plan of action on immigration may derail Republican agenda
Rising Republican hostility toward President Obama's impending immigration plan is as intense as has ever existed between the White House and the GOP.
House Speaker John A. Boehner of Ohio says the president's executive action — expected to be announced Thursday — will "poison the well" for cooperation with the upcoming Republican-controlled Congress. Incoming Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky compared it to "waving a red flag in front of a bull." Tea party conservatives have renewed talk of censuring or impeaching the president.
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by Brittny Mejia via twitter retweeted by latimesnational 11/20/2014 11:52:54 PMPeople already gathered across from the consulate for the 5 p.m. rally. Every student name read: "lo queremos vivo" https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B269sPyCUAIV1Vl.jpg -
by Cathleen Decker via twitter retweeted by latimesnational 11/21/2014 1:16:01 AMObama citing Scripture--"we were strangers once too"--but tone is full Emma Lazarus. -
by Mark Z. Barabak via twitter retweeted by latimesnational 11/21/2014 1:16:06 AM...And Obama gives it the Reagan flourish: a heart-warming story putting a human face on issue. -
by Lisa Mascaro via twitter retweeted by latimesnational 11/21/2014 1:16:18 AM -
by newsterrier via twitter retweeted by latimesnational 11/21/2014 1:16:21 AMOn 4th St #SantaAna , Diana Cid cheers #Obama announcement, hoping 4 #deportation relief 4 bro-in-law fr #Honduras . https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B27Xc0mCcAA_kQf.jpg -
by Cathleen Decker via twitter retweeted by latimesnational 11/21/2014 1:17:23 AMWill be interesting to see how many in Obama's intended audience actually saw Obama's remarks, which were not on all TV channels.
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by Lisa Mascaro via twitter retweeted by latimesnational 11/21/2014 1:18:25 AMObama makes the Biblical case for #immigration reform. Our story on one reverend's journey: latimes.com/nation/la-na-c…
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by Cathleen Decker via twitter retweeted by latimesnational 11/21/2014 1:19:52 AMImmig has been front-and-center argument for decades, hard to imagine any speech changes many minds (but actions don't require support)
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by theCindyCarcamo via twitter retweeted by latimesnational 11/21/2014 1:20:03 AM -
by katelinthicum via twitter retweeted by latimesnational 11/21/2014 1:21:24 AMThe crowd erupted in boos after Obama finished. The day laborer group hosting this event, NDLON, believes ALL deportations should stop. -
by Kim Murphy, LA Times via twitter retweeted by latimesnational 11/21/2014 1:23:22 AMObama's plan for temporary legal status to 5 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S. #immigrationaction lat.ms/1F5L317 -
by newsterrier via twitter retweeted by latimesnational 11/21/2014 1:23:37 AMShoppers in Santa Ana leave #Colombian fashion store to listen to #Spanish radio debating #Obama #immigration plan. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B27ZDFbCMAAUUyY.jpg
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by L.A. Times National via twitter 11/21/2014 1:26:14 AMObama lauded a young Nevada immigrant, Astrid Silva, saying he would meet with her Friday. Here's more about her: ow.ly/EDvja -
by ByronTau via twitter retweeted by latimesnational 11/21/2014 1:30:09 AMHillary Clinton comes out in favor of Obama's immigration action; calls for a bill. twitter.com/HillaryClinton… -
by katelinthicum via twitter retweeted by latimesnational 11/21/2014 1:30:33 AMNDLON director says Obama's move marks a turning point: "Our community has made our suffering very visible. People have lost their fear."
