Douglas Rivlin
Douglas Rivlin
care fits framework general image less policy politics voters
It fits into his general framework of, 'I care less about the politics than in policy that makes sense'. I think that that's the image I have of him. That's the image he'd like voters to have of him.
deal key members senator strong
Mel Martinez has been a key senator on this issue, and very energetic. He's negotiating with other Republicans and has to deal with strong disagreement from some members of his party.
beehive jim kicked tom top
It really is breathtaking how over the top and how much they overreached with that legislation. Tom Tancredo and Jim Sensenbrenner really kicked over a beehive with the legislation.
approach best border clearly forceful republican state
He's the best salesperson for this approach to immigration, because he's such a forceful person, because he's a border state Republican who clearly understands these issues.