Senators are trying to hash out a border security deal that's acceptable to both parties.
But one House Republican says he's unlikely to support it if it helps President Joe Biden politically.
"I'm not willing to do too damn much right now to help a Democrat," Rep. Troy Nehls said.
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As senators work on a compromise deal to address border security and immigration, at least one Republican is suggesting politics is a key motivator for him.
"Let me tell you, I'm not willing to do too damn much right now to help a Democrat and to help Joe Biden's approval rating," Republican Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas told CNN this week. "I will not help the Democrats try to improve this man's dismal approval ratings. I'm not going to do it. Why would I?"
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