Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, was visiting the Washington Examiner’s office Thursday when news broke President Trump was nominating Alexander Acosta to be secretary of Labor. To say he was pleased puts it mildly.

“I really like him,” Lee said. “He’s a good strong conservative, understands the law … He’s one of these people who will study the law and understand what is within his power and what isn’t. He’ll be a straight shooter.”