Speaking of the Illegal Immigrant Issue . . . .

"We've gone though a very tough year and I've been working Congress very hard, so I know there may not be an appetite immediately to dive into another controversial issue," the president told reporters aboard Air Force One returning with him to Washington from a Midwest trip.

Oh, come on! Don't be a bunch of wussies! Beat us over the head with another big-government club!

I dare you.