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What Republicans must demand from Democrats before even considering a DACA deal

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Published December 26, 2017 9:46pm ET
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What Republicans must demand from Democrats before even considering a DACA deal
If Republicans are going to entertain another amnesty, dangerously sending the message that illegal crossings pay off, they had best get concessions that will ensure the flow of illegal entry will be controlled once and for all. (AP) | Manuel Balce Ceneta

Conventional wisdom says that Democrats hold all the cards when it comes to the upcoming debate on Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals.

The reality, however, is that former President Barack Obama’s illegal edict to legalize undocumented youth will automatically expire in March, meaning it will be the Democrats who will be scrambling for votes to save it.

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