The Senate has begun through cloture (basically, a decision by that legislative body to avoid a filibuster, or an enforced delay by certain members of the body, by voting on a particular issue ahead of time) what is expected to be a slippery-sloped debate on the benefits of last Friday’s immigration reform proposal.
While some specifics of the bill are beginning to seep out, it appears that real debate in Washington, DC and the Senate will not begin until after memorial Day (perhaps to eventually coincide with the House of Representatives which is to consider its own reform bill later this year) and I am thinking that no one in Washington really wants to take a hardline stance for-or-against the bill so close to next Monday’s national holiday when Senators will be in the their home districts, marching in parades, attending fundraisers, enjoying the time off, etc. and not wanting to potentially get pinned by their ears by constituents on a national day of remembrance. Just my cynical opinion.
In any event, the roller coaster has lurched into gear and is starting to climb the first hill...
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