DeSantis' decision is 'dehumanizing and deceptive propaganda without much in the way of rational policy formulation ...' said Prof. Mark Schlakman of Florida State University. 'This actually has the potential to backfire in a very substantial way.'
congressional lawmakers have mostly kept quiet"Going silent or not weighing in – just letting that dust settle, so to speak – is not exactly bold leadership,” said Schlakman. “It seems to be valuing propaganda above the life circumstances of, in this case, the Venezuelans and other people who are fleeing persecution from many other places in the world."
"Secure the border and have an immigration policy that works," Scott said, criticizing President Joe Biden's border policy, in an audio clip sent by his office."We have got to have an immigration policy that people who want to live our dream can come here."Rubio on Friday defended DeSantis' action, suggesting purported failures in U.S. immigration policy are the bigger problem.
The migrant relocation and subsequent silence from Republican lawmakers could have ramifications for the state's Republican leaders who are counting on the Venezuelan vote"Is is this kind of action by DeSantis enough to pull them away from that Republican identification? Probably not. I think DeSantis is wagering that it will not," LeoGrande said.
"And for some Venezuelans who came to the United States and are not from a wealthy background ... it's possible that they might be attracted by some of the Democrats' support for social programs." play a role in DeSantis' personal bigger plans, which many suspect includes a 2024 presidential run. for potential presidential contenders in 2024, and one of a handful thought to pose ar serious challenge to former President Donald Trump, should he choose to run again.
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