If the veto override fails, the Democrats are going to bring SCHIP back up for a vote pretty soon, and there's a good chance the President will veto it again. If that happens, the Democrats have to get out in front of the cameras and sell this thing to the American people.

A number of states are no longer waiting for the federal government to resolve the many issues stemming from illegal immigration. States are deciding to strike out on their own resulting in 182 bills becoming law in 43 states. The Washington Post reports this is cause for concern since many states’ laws are divergent in approach and could create obstacles for adoption of a national law. I, on the other hand, view this more an opportunity for a learning experience.