Politicians gear up for 2016 after Obama's immigration announcement

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Megan Specia
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Politicians gear up for 2016 after Obama's immigration announcement

U.S. President Barack Obama's Thursday night address to the nation announcing his executive actions on immigration reform captured national attention and drew an instant response from politicians. Republicans criticized Obama for changing his tune on immigration reform, while Democrats applauded him, with some even urging further action.

With 2016 on the horizon, check out this interactive map to see how the country's most influential political leaders weighed in:

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