CRACKS IN THE COALITION: Dem support for ‘Kate’s Law’ angers Latino group.

“Kate’s Law is named after Kate Steinle, a woman who died after being shot in San Francisco, allegedly by an undocumented immigrant who had been deported five times.

The measure would expand maximum sentences for foreigners who attempt to re-enter the country, legally or illegally, after having been deported, denied entry or removed, and for foreign felons who attempt to re-enter the country. It appears unlikely to pass the Senate, where Democrats have vowed to filibuster it.

House Democratic leaders did not whip their members against Kate’s Law, essentially allowing members who might be facing tough races next year to vote for it.

Weird. It’s like it’s pretty popular.