SR: Immigration Reform Time Ripe

The Spokesman-Review Editorial Board calls on Congress to seize another golden opportunity for reforming immigration:

Conditions are also ripe for a bill in the House, because Rep. Raul Labrador, R-Idaho, has the credibility to persuade “Young Turk” conservatives who gained office in 2010 that reform is good for the party and the nation. Labrador is a former immigration lawyer and, as a recent National Journal article noted, his knowledge and Puerto Rican roots enable him to neutralize the immigrant-bashers in his caucus. This is the best opportunity since the 9/11 attacks to solve this complicated issue, so we encourage Congress to seize it. More here.

Question: I think it’s swell that an Idaho congressman may be instrumental in solving the ongoing immigration crisis. How about you?