Following a statement made today announcing a change in immigration policy, President Barack Obama gave a speech at the White House on the need for immigration reform. Unlike yesterday's speech on the economy, the president made it short and sweet, categorizing immigration reform as a top priority.

In his quest to shake up Washington and the bipartisan system, Dr. Ron Paul has been quoted taking some pretty touchy stances. The following Ron Paul quotes are sure to shake things up in the mainstream.

In a statement made today, Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano told reporters that the White House will halt deportation of young immigrants with no criminal background who came to the U.S. as children, and give them work permits.

Yesterday, both President Obama and Mitt Romney delivered dueling economic speeches in battleground Ohio. Today, The Washington Post has an extensive fact checking analysis of both campaign speeches. Worth checking out if you are interested in cutting through political rhetoric and examining their claims.

Editor's Note: This editorial was originally published in the U-T San Diego