Will he support CIR/DA now that he's got nothing to lose? One would hope; but I doubt it.
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Kyl can now push immigration reform
Sen. Jon Kyl’s decision to retire puts him in the perfect spot to champion comprehensive immigration reform in the Senate.
As an elder statesman with no need to play politics, he can perform a remarkably valuable service to Arizona by helping usher through a national solution to a problem that is tearing this state apart. His state.
Experts have repeatedly said that immigration reform will not gain traction in Congress unless Kyl and/or Sen. John McCain come on board. They are from the state most deeply affected. They have the gravitas. They also have the knowledge of what needs to be done – both having been involved in the most recent attempt to move comprehensive immigration reform.
Kyl can retire now at the top of his political game. He has a lot of accomplishments to his credit. He has the respect of Congress watchers. He doesn't have to do anything more to assure place in the history of this state.
But if he steps in front on immigration now, he can demonstrate a hard-headed determination to do what’s best for Arizona despite the criticism that will come from the far right of his party. He can do something that only one other member of Congress has the power to do. He can serve Arizona in the most profound way possible.
Comprehensive immigration reform is the solution. Kyl can help make it happen. It would be a generous and gracious gift to his state.
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