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Dems: McCain “flip-flopped” on immigration
A group of state and local Hispanic lawmakers on Friday accused presumptive GOP nominee Sen. John McCain of “flip-flopping” on immigration.
The comments came at a press conference during the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) annual gathering.
A McCain spokesperson denounced the accusations as “a pathetic, partisan ploy.”
McCain and presumptive Democratic nominee, Sen. Barack Obama, are scheduled to appear before the NALEO convention separately on Saturday as they wage an aggressive battle for Latino voters.
McCain has been popular with Hispanics in large part because he championed a measure that would have given many illegal immigrants a path to citizenship. The measure died in the Senate last year, after strong opposition from conservatives.
However, McCain has backed away from his immigration bill during the campaign, saying that the border must be secure before any legalization efforts.
Ana Navarro, who co-chairs McCain’s Hispanic avisory board, said that the charges are false.
“John McCain risked his political skin” on the immigration bill and is committed to immigration reform, she said.
McCain recognizes that a new bill must be crafted to accomplish that goal and to regain the confidence of the American people, she said.
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By George
June 29, 2008 9:55 AM | Link to this
LEGAL citizens are required to speak English. ILLEGAL people are supposed to be able to vote. Why is everyone catering to the Hispanic who don’t even speak English? Why is everyone making a big deal of the Latino vote. There are many people of other cultures in this country. Don’t they count?
By Larry
July 2, 2008 2:53 PM | Link to this
“Is it comprehensive immigration reform or is it enforcement,” said Iris Y. Martinez, a Democratic state senator from Illinois. “He can’t have either or — it has to be one.”
That sure was a silly statement. Regardless of how she feels we will have BOTH. If she doesn’t support both then maybe it is time she resigned. Why do people like this get involved in politics? And why do they choose to represent illegals instead of their constituents?
By Fred
July 6, 2008 12:56 AM | Link to this
McCain is a traitor to America just like many politicians, he is catering to the hispanic vote and the racist organizations that promote illegal immigration and “special rights” for their particular organization.