What to look forward to in politics for 2013

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Gun control legislation proposalsA fresh Obama cabinetBaby steps toward 2016Fiscal cliff falloutCritical Supreme Court decisionsContinued Republican soul-searchingGubernatorial and mayoral electionsIncreased concern over Iran's nuclear programA renewed battle over immigration

With President Obama recently restating his commitment to fixing a "broken immigration system," the president pledged that he will put forth legislation proposals at some point in 2013 toward fixing the long-standing problem. What that legislation will look like remains unknown, but Obama may find the GOP more likely to shift toward his proposals, given the party's recent post-election spotlight on immigration reform.

A renewed battle over immigration

( Michael Nelson / EPA / November 7, 2012 )

With President Obama recently restating his commitment to fixing a "broken immigration system," the president pledged that he will put forth legislation proposals at some point in 2013 toward fixing the long-standing problem. What that legislation will look like remains unknown, but Obama may find the GOP more likely to shift toward his proposals, given the party's recent post-election spotlight on immigration reform.

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