The AP reports:

Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., the key conservative negotiator behind the compromise bill, told reporters Friday that California-based radio host Hugh Hewitt "had several ideas" that "we are trying to include" in amendments to be offered in an upcoming series of crucial votes.

Hewitt, a conservative who has criticized many aspects of the bill, had Kyl as a guest on Thursday and asked: "Does the bill provide for any separate treatment of aliens, illegal aliens from countries of special concern?"

Unfortunately, there is no mention of Hugh's frequent guest-host and his thick as chowdah accent.  Exit question:  Is Trent Lott right that talk radio is running the country?  Bonus points:  Is there any doubt that if that's the case, it's an improvement?

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