If you take it a step further, ask why do we need to use reconciliation and a single megabill, the problem becomes the Senate. The Senate already gives heavy w

If you take it a step further, ask why do we need to use reconciliation and a single megabill, the problem becomes the Senate. The Senate already gives heavy weight to less populated conservative states. add the filibuster rule - which a simple majority can get rid of - and it just amplifies the power of white, conservative men who vote to get re-elected or build for a presidential run. They're voting for what appeals to something like less than 40% of the population. We're talking about giving DREAMers a path to citizenship which is supported by over 75% of voters... I think people really care. It isn't their top issue but it has very broad support. it does look like there is some movement on a standalone bill with at least a couple Republicans supporting it. But I wouldn't hold my breath though. [1] As the original comment shows, one side views it as a 'power grab' to 'dilute' voting power... That's a pretty narrow view and to me reads a small shade of likely racial bias. And back to state elections of Senators, that rhetoric is what wins votes for many of these Rs and that's what drives their decision making. Money too. But that's used to win votes. One hears the same argument against universal vote-by-mail and other anti-suppression measures. A 'vote grab'.. yeah that's the point we should encourage more people to vote! 1: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/15/us/politics/congress-documented-dreamers.html https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/15/us/politics/congress-docu...