Democrats and President Biden are strategically using the ongoing border crisis to their advantage, hoping to pivot the narrative and gain political points on border security. This represents an interesting shift for a party that has traditionally focused on other policy issues rather than border security.
The recent threats by House Republicans to derail the bipartisan Senate border compromise have given Democrats an opportunity to lay the blame on Republicans for hindering progress on a tough deal. By framing the situation in this way, Democrats can present themselves as being willing to tackle the issue head-on, while painting Republicans as obstructive.
