Will Republicans Kill The Immigration Bill

[Howey]

Over gay rights? How smart would it be for them to defend this action next election cycle.

"Oh. We were opposed to the bill because we don't like the gheys."

That's going to go over real good.

The Senate Gang of Eight, which crafted the immigration legislation, pledged to fight off "poison pill" amendments that would derail the bill. But one controversial proposal has already divided the group.

An amendment sponsored by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) would allow U.S. citizens in long-term same-sex relationships to sponsor foreign partners for green cards.... Republican members of the Gang of Eight have stated bluntly to their Democratic partners that this will sink the bill if adopted during the committee's deliberations.