Up until a month ago, Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) would have been a fine choice for Senate Republican leadership. But that all changed when he introduced legislation that would have weakened border security by mandating catch and release.

Worse, Lankford appears either not to understand what is in his own legislation or to be dishonest in describing what is in it. Either option is not a good look for Lankford and should disqualify him from becoming Senate Republican Conference vice chairman, a post he is now seeking.