Posted 12/22/2023, 10:30:00 AM
Biden Walks Fine Line on Border Talks with McConnell
- Biden has kept distance from direct talks with McConnell on border deal despite GOP calls for his involvement
- Biden may want to avoid angering progressives with concessions on asylum/deportation policies
- Some Democrats worried Biden could agree to deal in room with McConnell that base would oppose
- Biden has lost lead with Latino voters which could pressure him on immigration issues
- McConnell has pushed for Biden's direct involvement for months; cites past big deals they've made together