While President Obama took pains on Tuesday to reassure progressive groups and Hispanic voters that he is serious about immigration reform, critics dismissed the speech as political theater. Today, our panel of guests analyzes the president’s speech, and examines the possibilities for immigration reform.
Obama on Immigration: Policy or Politics?
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Guests:
Mark Krikorian, executive director of the Center for Immigration Studies, and author of "How Obama is Transforming America Through Immigration" and "The New Case Against Immigration, Both Legal and Illegal"
Clarissa Martinez, director of the immigration and national campaigns at the National Council of La Raza
Cecilia Munoz, director of intergovernmental affairs at the White House and an advisor to President Obama on immigration issues
Elton Gallegly, U.S. congressman (R) and chairman of the House Subcommittee on Immigration, Policy and Enforcement
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