Former Republican congressman from Michigan, Fred Upton, expressed frustration over the recent breakdown of a bipartisan immigration deal. Upton emphasized the need for bipartisan efforts to address immigration issues, citing the introduction of legislation by Republican Brian Fitzpatrick and Democrat Jared Golden as a positive step forward. The proposed legislation includes a one-year limit on remain in Mexico, aiming to garner support from Americans and address border security concerns.
Upton highlighted the importance of not delaying action on immigration reform, referencing past instances where progress was hindered by political divisions. He urged for immediate attention to the issue, emphasizing the need to find common ground and move forward with solutions.
Shifting focus to the situation in Ukraine, Upton echoed concerns raised by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky regarding the need for additional support from the United States. He emphasized the bipartisan support for providing aid to Ukraine and stressed the urgency of the situation, particularly in light of recent developments in the region.
Regarding the ongoing primary in Michigan, Upton noted the potential impact of Democratic voters following a call to vote uncommitted by former colleague Tlaib. He anticipated significant voter turnout and speculated on potential outcomes, including the performance of candidate Nikki Haley in the Republican primary.
Upton highlighted changes in the Republican primary rules in Michigan, noting that the winner-take-all system could heavily favor the Trump team in delegate allocation. He pointed out the dominance of the Trump team in controlling county organizations, indicating a strong likelihood of securing a majority of delegates in the state convention.
Former Congressman Fred Upton, currently engaged in speaking engagements at Suffolk University, shared insights on the political landscape in Michigan and underscored the significance of upcoming events in shaping the outcome of the primary elections.
