The single biggest blunder of Obama’s presidency was his decision to prioritize a makeover of America’s health-care system over an immigration overhaul. Obama’s health-care plan had zero bipartisan support, while reworking immigration had considerable enthusiasm on both sides of the aisle. By choosing health care, Obama rendered both programs politically vulnerable.
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