This article is on the NPR website written by Asma Khalid. The White house is launching a campaign that will allow 8.8 million legal immigrants in the U.S. to become citizens. This is an initiative that president Obama announced in a video Thursday. Professor Karthick Ramakrishnan, a public policy professor at University of California believes the push is for a naturalization attempt to try to get more democratic voters. Other professionals in the field agree with Ramakrishna. I believe on the other hand that it is a tactic of persuasion to ensure future votes for the democratic party. At the same time, Commit to Citizenship, helps integrate the diverse group of people from different backgrounds to come together and help this nation become stronger. I hope one day our government provides a base understanding of politics that everyone can comprehend and feel that they have a voice.
