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Post by unlawflcombatnt on Aug 3, 2007 13:18:08 GMT -6
Below are excerpts from a Yahoo News story regarding John McCains' recent change in position on illegal immigration. McCain changes course on immigrationBy JENNIFER TALHELM, Associated Press Writer 8/2/07 " Republican presidential hopeful John McCain on Thursday backed a scaled-down proposal that imposes strict rules to end illegal immigration but doesn't include a path to citizenship.
The move away from a comprehensive measure is an about-face for the Arizona senator, who had been a leading GOP champion of a bill that included a guest worker program and would have legalized many of the estimated 12 million illegal immigrants living in the U.S. It failed earlier this year....
Observers said McCain's switch was political. "He recognizes his position on the issue is killing him," said Steven Camarota, research director at the Center for Immigration Studies, which favors vigorous immigration enforcement....
Among other things, the bill makes being in the country illegally a criminal misdemeanor and toughens penalties for re-entering after being deported. It mandates an electronic system for employers to check workers' citizenship status and requires illegal immigrants who commit a crime to be held in jail until they are deported...." It sounds like McCain has "seen the light" in at least 1 area.
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Post by blueneck on Aug 3, 2007 13:51:50 GMT -6
McCain ought to just hang it up. he has been on the wrong side of nearly every major issue.
And his switch in positions now on immigration is just so "McCain" like - switching his principles for politics.
He hasn't got a chance.
Paul is actually raising more money now too.
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