The immigration free-for-all that starts in Congress this week will test the character of House Speaker Paul Ryan, the courage of Republican moderates, the cunning of President Donald Trump and the sensibilities of the Democratic left.
The odds are that any deal will fall apart, and all of the above will be losers. Washington will prove to be as dysfunctional as the public perceives.
If, however, those politicians rise above that standard, it could be a win for all but the immigration-haters. The “dreamers,” those immigrants brought here as children and who are contributing members of society, wouldn’t face the threat of deportation, and there would be more resources for border security.