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Trump does not want immigration reform and he will do whatever he can to oppose the current bill. A bill that is supported by conservative Senators like James Lankford. Like Cheney before him Lankford may be dooming his political career by standing up to Trump and the MAGA mob. Trying to do what is right for the American people does not count with the MAGAs, all things must accord with Trump's narcissistic needs.

For many years now, conservative media and right-wing immigration hawks have done an exceptional job making any Republican who would dare work with Democrats on immigration regret their life choices.

Repeatedly in recent days, Lankford has taken on critics directly. He has suggested that his own conservative allies are spreading misinformation about the deal (whose text has yet to be released). He’s effectively accused them of choosing political expediency and presidential campaign politics over border security. And significantly, he’s had some backup from other Senate Republicans.

It appears unlikely that the deal will ultimately become law; even if it passes in the Senate, its prospects in the House appear dim. But as hopes for it have dwindled, Lankford has doubled down on spending his political capital.

Imagine that...a Republican with guts, not just another quivering, boot-licking Quisling.

washingtonpost.com - Senator lankford paints stark portrait gop border deal critics

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