Conservative Backlash Against Immigration Reform Just Talk

The Washington Post has written that a "conservative backlash" has begun to threaten immigration reform.  Article  But this is nothing but talk.  Just as I am certain we will have immigration reform this year, I am also certain that the extreme right talkshows and the loud but small scale detractors will not prevail over common sense.  Most Republicans know that we need reform and need it badly, and that kicking this issue down the road will only lead to more disaster for the party.  Both parties need reform to happen, so each can put this divisive issue in the past.  It is imperative for our country's future that we fix the system and make it work for the new century.  I am confident that no one will stand in the way this time.

844 Page Immigration Bill - Significance?

Yes, I have read through the 844 page immigration bill introduced by the "Gang of Eight" Senators, and yes I have some thoughts on what it means.  First, for those who are still gaining familiarity with the legislative process, the bill is just one of thousands introduced each year that may or may not become law.  It has no legal effect yet, not until both the Senate and House vote on the bill and send it to the President for signature.  But when you look at 844 pages, and realize that four Democrats and four Republicans from the Senate agreed on that much, it makes you have hope.  There are certainly things that each side would like to change, but that's a lot of agreement, and makes me feel that this year is the year to fix the broken immigration system.