Tamar Jacoby : Obama can help immigration debate by picking tough DHS secretary . The ferment is palpable -- as are the possibilities . She says he should pick a well-regarded Republican to win trust of GOP on reform . She says Congress , returning from break , will respond to gesture when debate resumes . Jacoby : The White House is trying to get the Senate and House to agree on an overhaul plan that would give legal status for millions who are in this country illegally now but have not committed serious crimes. One could spur reform . Can Obama give up control and do it ?
Tamar Jacoby : Obama can help immigration debate by picking tough DHS secretary . She says he should pick a well-regarded Republican to win trust of GOP on reform . She says Congress , returning from break , will respond to gesture when debate resumes . Jacoby : The White House is trying to get the Senate and House to agree on an overhaul plan that would give legal status for millions who are in this country illegally now but have not committed serious crimes. One could spur reform . Can Obama give up control and do it ?