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Let’s say there was an education reform bill proposed that gave liberals everything they ever wanted: Per-pupil spending would be doubled. As would the salaries of every teacher. Mandatory pre-K schooling starting at age two. Teacher tenure after just one year in the classroom. No teacher evaluations. No merit pay based on student test scores. Mandatory self-esteem classes in grades K-12. And no U.S. History.

Pure liberal nirvana. However …

In addition, every parent of any income level would be given a full voucher to send their child to any private school of their choice, including Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry if that’s what they wanted.

A deal-breaking poison pill.

Well, a similar situation faces the United States Congress today as it relates to immigration.

Fact is, Republicans are all for immigration reform. Tighten up the borders. Tighten up visa enforcement. Streamline the process. Increase the number of work permits. Even allow, with certain conditions, persons who are presently living in the country illegally to remain here legally without fear of deportation.

On these aspects there is widespread agreement. And a bill could be passed tomorrow. Immigration reform nirvana. However…