The Dems sweep D.C : What now for the Diversity Program?

[darkhorse]

Does anyone think that the DV Program will survive beyond 2010?
Opinions anyone?
If i had to make a guess -- DV -2010 will be the last one. With such a majority, the Dems will certainly be able to pass Comprehensive Immigration Reform, which means the end of the DV Program, sadly.

 

[darkhorse]

Actually, the DV Program has lost favour with both Dems and Reps, so it's likely to go anyway. But the strong majority held by a party will help to pass through their agenda quickly. Dv is going down, i'm telling ya.

 

[TheAtheist]

If i had to make a guess -- DV -2010 will be the last one.

You have no idea how many times I have heard this phrase for each of the past DV programs and yet the program is still alive and kicking

Edit: There is a saying in German which translates to something like this: "Those pronounced dead live longer".

 

[darkhorse]

I know...but it really is a question of time. There are 5 bills in the HOR, of which if any pass, then it's over. It's more a question of when rather than if.

 

[darkhorse]

I mean i certainly hope that it does not end, but there is so much oppostion from both the Dems and the Reps (Atleast they agree on something).

 

[TheAtheist]

There are 5 bills in the HOR, of which if any pass, then it's over.

That's not entirely true since the senate would also have a say in this matter.

Besides, if that immigration point system takes shape within a few years then
there might be less of a need for the DV lottery since qualified would-be immigrants would all get a fair chance of obtaining a green card based on skill rather than random chance.

 

[immgrat]

Obama was elected as president and Democratic Party nearly be majority in congress, does it mean that they can get rid of DV easily?