Immigration Legislation: Senator Reid's Push on Immigration Bill Finds Little Republican Support

It isn't looking good for the "Dream."

Senator Reid's Push on Immigration Bill Finds Little Republican Support - Bloomberg: "A drive by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to retool U.S. immigration policy this year is running into resistance from Republicans essential for passage.

Reid, a Nevada Democrat, said earlier this month he will put before the Senate a stand-alone measure (the DREAM Act) permitting legal status for some undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children.

The legislation’s advocates, including Washington- based America’s Voice, say it will likely need the support of a half-dozen Republican senators to pass during the lame-duck session.

Many targeted for support -- including retiring Republicans George Voinovich of Ohio and George LeMieux of Florida -- say they won’t go along.

“Granting legal status should only be done as part of comprehensive reform to ensure that we finally address our broken immigration system,” said Senator Judd Gregg of New Hampshire, who also is retiring. He opposes voting on the measure “at this time and in this manner.”" Nov. 30, 2010