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Why some Republicans think they can't lose with a shutdown. Lee: Obama should expect a backlash. Latinos in Utah celebrate Obama's actions.

Happy Friday. President Barack Obama has announced his plans for executive action on immigration and his critics have pounced (see below coverage). And while some Republicans have denounced the idea of a government shutdown as a vehicle to try and thwart the president's move, there are some who say it may be an option. After all, it didn't hurt the GOP electorally after the last shutdown. [http://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2014-11-19/why-republicans-think-they-cant-lose-a-showdown-with-obama" target="_blank">Bloomberg]

Topping the news: Sen. Mike Lee says that Obama should expect a political backlash for his decision to use executive action to change immigration reform. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/1852479-155/lee-to-obama-shutdown-may-be" target="_blank">Trib]

-> Utah business leaders met Thursday and ended up debating whether Obama is helping immigration reform or hurting it with his new executive orders. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/1852218-155/utah-business-leaders-debate-whether-obama" target="_blank">Trib][http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865616021/Utah-business-leaders-say-Congress-must-solve-immigration-problems.html" target="_blank">DNews][http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/4075-business-leaders-call-for-immigration-reform-video" target="_blank">UtahPolicy]

-> Latinos in Utah, however, are applauding Obama's actions. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/1852678-155/goodbye-fear-hello-hope-utah" target="_blank">Trib]

Tweet of the day: From http://twitter.com/BenWinslow" target="_blank">@BenWinslow: "Most frightening words at the end of a long budget hearing: 'Oh, one more thing...'"

Happy Birthday: To Adam Gardiner and Salt Lake County Council member Arlyn Bradshaw.

Tune in: Tribune reporters Christopher Smart, Brian Maffly and Lee Davidson, along with editorial writer George Pyle, discuss Utah reaction to Obama's immigration action, possible rules for online ride-sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft in Salt Lake City, and what economists say about Utah managing public lands. Listen to Behind the Headlines this morning at 9 a.m. on KCPW 88.3/105.3 FM or http://www.kcpw.org/" target="_blank">http://www.kcpw.org;.

-> The drop in Utah's crime rates could also mean budget cuts for agencies that help addicts, crime victims and children in the court system. [http://fox13now.com/2014/11/20/crime-isnt-paying-enough-in-utah-so-that-may-mean-budget-cuts/" target="_blank">Fox13]

-> Democrats are cautious about Rep. Jason Chaffetz as the new Oversight Committee chairman but hopeful he will be different than the last chairman. [http://thehill.com/homenews/house/224803-dems-cautious-on-chaffetz-as-chairman-of-oversight" target="_blank">TheHill]

-> Paul Rolly discusses a $38,000 judgment against Utah's newest state senator. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/1852111-155/paul-rolly-utahs-newest-state-senator" target="_blank">Trib]

-> Bob Bernick notes that half the GOP caucus in the Legislature will have four years or fewer of experience going into this year's session. [http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/4082-bob-bernick-s-notebook-a-proposal-to-fix-the-utah-legislature" target="_blank">UtahPolicy]

-> Republicans struggle to contain rebellion among tea party lawmakers after Obama's announcement on immigration reform. [http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/republicans-confront-own-worst-enemy-on-immigration/2014/11/20/9b885c06-70d2-11e4-ad12-3734c461eab6_story.html" target="_blank">WaPost]

Where are they?

  • Rep. Chris https://twitter.com/RepChrisStewart" target="_blank">Stewart meets with local leaders at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area to discuss the spread of the Quagga Mussel.
  • Gov. Gary https://twitter.com/GovHerbert" target="_blank">Herbert attends the Republican Governors Association's annual conference.
  • Lt. Gov. Spencer https://twitter.com/SpencerJCox" target="_blank">Cox participates in the Aspen-Rodel Fellowship Seminar.
  • President Barack https://twitter.com/BarackObama" target="_blank">Obama is in Nevada to offer remarks on the new steps he will be taking within his executive authority on immigration.
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