President Signaling Immigration Compromise?

A few days ago Arlen Specter signaled that the Senate might be shifting toward a willingness to compromise with the House and agree to a "border enforcement first" policy.

According to The New York Times, President Bush is now also signaling behind the scenes that he may be willing to compromise and agree to legislation in which certain border security goals must be met before his guest worker and "path to citizenship" programs are implemented.

I find this possible change very encouraging, and it shows once again how important it is for conservatives to maintain their principles under pressure.