"Thomas D. Elias is a syndicated columnist who writes about state issues. E-mail him at [email protected]."

A.) Stop posting shit like this, it's just that; shit. It's an opinion piece, unless he's some kind of magical witch he can't predict the future.
B.) It's incredibly discouraging for everyone who reads it. "Oh, this guy says immigration reform is dead this year; that's justification enough for me to sit on my ass!"
C.) Refer to wailing wall post.