President Obama is in trouble with an important part of his coalition - Hispanic voters. While it is common among Republicans to criticize Obama's border policy, the fact is, his immigration enforcement has led to a record number of deportations - more than a million in just three years - and this has angered his Hispanic base. That, and his unfullfilled promise to pass immigration reform has led to bitter criticism by many leading Hispanics. What's a pandering president to do? Soothe the feelings of Hispanics by hugely expanding the "hardship waiver" granted to illegals if their deportation would lead to difficulties for their families. LA TImes: President Obama moved to repair relations with a crucial voting bloc and opened another battle with Republican lawmakers by easing rules on the politically volatile issue of illegal immigration. His proposal will probably affect tens of thousands - perhaps more than 100,000 - illegal residents. It would end a requirement that undocumented...(Read Full Post)