Back from the dead

A cloture vote of 64-35 in favor revived the moribund immigration bill today. By most reckoning, the Senate will pass some form of legislation this year. The real test though is in the House, where the Republican caucus is deeply skeptical. With nuts like Tom Tancredo running around touting Mexicans as the next Red Menace, passage in that body is going to be a rough road indeed.

At any rate, the Rush Limbaugh’s of the world are going to launch into full foaming rage at any minute and will bring much of the base with them. Get ready for a massive intraparty squabble on the Right – should be fun to watch.