The mighty pen Why did Obama push amnesty without executive order? It's just a technicality He didn't want to be legally and personally responsible I don't know, but I trust him to do what's right He repeatedly said he didn't have the power to do this – maybe that's why At this point, why would anyone expect him to follow the law? Only leaders of republics use executive orders; dictators just 'dictate' This is a guy whose claim to the presidency is questionable Other View Results Loading ...