Second, Democrats making the defense of Obamacare subsidies a central cause is not only good policy but potentially good politics. The Democrats are not defending wealthy people on the coast, nor are they defending people without jobs—two familiar conservative tropes that sadly many voters buy into. Obamacare subsidies go to people who are putting in their own money to pay for health care but still need some help. Third, extending Obamacare subsidies is a practical, achievable demand. Congress doesn’t have much ability to influence ICE policies, but it can fully fund Obamacare.