HAS BUSH squandered the last of his political capital on immigration? I’d say the answer is pretty much yes, which is unfortunate with more war-funding battles coming up soon.

UPDATE: The end of the conservative coalition?

MORE: “The Republican Party is in serious trouble.”

MORE: I agree: “Supporters of this bill sell it as a compromise that will heal America’s divisions. I fear it’s quite the reverse. This bill is infuriating the public and undermining faith in government itself. You can see it in the polling on confidence in Congress and the President. If this bill passes, it’s going to aggravate and embitter politics for years to come. Passing a measure over such overwhelming opposition is like slapping the public in the face.”