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McCain Backs Immigration Opponent in Ohio
AP on Yahoo ^ | 4/11/06 | Dan Sewell - ap

Posted on 04/11/2006 12:44:25 PM PDT by NormsRevenge

CINCINNATI - Republican Sen. John McCain (news, bio, voting record) campaigned on Tuesday for a conservative congressman who publicly disagreed with the potential 2008 presidential candidate on how to deal with illegal immigration.

Six-term Rep. Steve Chabot (news, bio, voting record) made it clear that while he welcomed McCain's appearance at a breakfast fundraiser, the two are on opposite sides on how to deal with the nation's estimated 11 million illegal immigrants.

"This happens to be an area where the senator and I don't agree," Chabot said after McCain attended the fundraiser for the Ohio congressman's re-election campaign. Chabot said they do agree on some issues.

Last year, Chabot voted for a House bill that would make all illegal immigrants felons and make offering them non-emergency aid or assistance a federal crime. The bill also calls for building a fence along 700 miles of the border with Mexico.

McCain favors legislation that seeks better border security, regulations on the future entry of foreign workers and allows most of the nation's illegal immigrants to eventually qualify for citizenship through a series of steps, including paying any back taxes and passing criminal background checks.

"I support the House bill," Chabot said. "I think it's a mistake for us to even consider anything like a temporary worker program, or some people call it amnesty, until we have border control."

The public disagreement between Chabot and McCain reflect the deep divisions within the Republican Party over immigration. It also highlighted the political reality that McCain, in weighing another White House bid, is reaching out to all factions of the GOP.

The Arizona senator is spending the first week of the congressional recess campaigning for House and gubernatorial candidates in New Hampshire, Arkansas, Ohio, Minnesota and Iowa.

A day after massive demonstrations around the country for immigration rights, McCain said he was hopeful about the prospects for the Senate bill that he favors, arguing that the show of force underscores the need for urgent action.

"I am confident that over time we will prevail with a comprehensive approach to this issue," McCain told reporters.

The bill stalled in the Senate last week.

McCain told some 300 people at the fundraiser that immigration is a critical political issue, especially for Hispanic voters. In recent presidential elections, Republicans have made gains among Hispanic voters.

"So we better treat this issue with care, we better treat it with sensitivity, better treat it with humanity," McCain said.


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Government; Politics/Elections; US: Ohio
KEYWORDS: 109th; aliens; borderlist; chabot; illegals; immigration; mccain; ohio; opponent; stevechabot
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Sen. John McCain, left, R-Ariz., edges past a column as he walks with Ohio Secretary of State Kenneth Blackwell, center, and Rep. Steve Chabot, R-Ohio, to a breakfast fundraiser for Chabot, Tuesday, April 11, 2006, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)


1 posted on 04/11/2006 12:44:26 PM PDT by NormsRevenge
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U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) (top) listens to a question from an audience member at a town hall meeting in Keene, New Hampshire April 8, 2006. Senator McCain, who is considered a possible Republican presidential candidate, visited the first-in-the-nation primary state of New Hampshire to sign copies of his new book and participate in a town hall style meeting with U.S. congressman Charlie Bass (R-NH). REUTERS/Brian Snyder


2 posted on 04/11/2006 12:46:02 PM PDT by NormsRevenge
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To: NormsRevenge

As of right now, the most likely person to be sworn in on Jan. 20, 2009.


3 posted on 04/11/2006 12:46:44 PM PDT by Always Right
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To: NormsRevenge

Senator Ted Kennedy (L)(D-MA) and Senator John McCain (R-AZ) react at a press conference about the overhaul of immigration laws in Washington April 6, 2006. (Jason Reed/Reuters)


4 posted on 04/11/2006 12:47:07 PM PDT by NormsRevenge
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To: Always Right
As of right now, the most likely person to be sworn in on Jan. 20, 2009.

I disagree. He's the pubbie most likely to be sworn at by conservatives until he finally retires from the Senate.

5 posted on 04/11/2006 12:47:39 PM PDT by dirtboy (Illegal is to immigration is as methyl is to alcohol - both make a good thing toxic.)
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To: NormsRevenge
Conservatives will love the McKennedy Guest Voter Act!


6 posted on 04/11/2006 12:50:28 PM PDT by TexasCajun
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To: NormsRevenge

If the GOP nominates this jerk millions of conservatives will stay home. Believe me. I'd rather have four years of Hillary; at least we would know what we're getting.


7 posted on 04/11/2006 12:50:47 PM PDT by kjo
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To: Always Right
As of right now, the most likely person to be sworn in on Jan. 20, 2009.

Not with my vote!

He flaps about in the breeze with greater skill than Hitlery. Meaning, he had no convictions.

8 posted on 04/11/2006 12:50:52 PM PDT by meyer (Dems are stuck on stupid. Al Gore invented stupid.)
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To: Always Right

"As of right now, the most likely person to be sworn in on Jan. 20, 2009."

I disagree. He's got too many conservatives (like me) who not only don't support him, but outright can't stand him to get the nomination. Giuliani and Frist are RINOs as well, but they haven't incurred the same kind of anger among conservatives as McCain has.


9 posted on 04/11/2006 12:51:20 PM PDT by Altair333 (Please no more 'Bush's fault' posts- the joke is incredibly old)
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I disagree. He's the pubbie most likely to be sworn at by conservatives until he finally retires from the Senate.

The opposition to McCain will be the 20% Freepertypes. McCain is in Good standing with most Republicans. It's early, but i don't know who is going to beat him.

10 posted on 04/11/2006 12:51:38 PM PDT by Always Right
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The opposition to McCain will be the 20% Freepertypes

After the amnesty attempt, I have a feeling a lot more people will be against him. He could end up being lucky to get re-elected to the Senate if he runs again.

11 posted on 04/11/2006 12:52:43 PM PDT by dirtboy (Illegal is to immigration is as methyl is to alcohol - both make a good thing toxic.)
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To: Altair333
I disagree. He's got too many conservatives (like me) who not only don't support him, but outright can't stand him to get the nomination. Giuliani and Frist are RINOs as well, but they haven't incurred the same kind of anger among conservatives as McCain has.

Bad that hatred only runs in the hardcore conservative base. McCain has been mending fenses and most in the party will accept him, no matter how much we kick and scream. I just can't imagine some one like a Pense being able to overtake McCain.

12 posted on 04/11/2006 12:54:22 PM PDT by Always Right
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More than 20% freepers.


13 posted on 04/11/2006 12:58:44 PM PDT by monkeywrench (Deut. 27:17 Cursed be he that removeth his neighbor's landmark)
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More than 20% freepers.

I did not say 20% of Freepers, just that Freepers only represent 20% of the party/vote.

14 posted on 04/11/2006 1:00:24 PM PDT by Always Right
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15 posted on 04/11/2006 1:04:53 PM PDT by VRWCmember
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To: Always Right
Bad that hatred only runs in the hardcore conservative base.

I wouldn't count on that. There are many like my family who don't posts rants on a website, never get polled and still support President Bush. We want nothing to do with McCain. Yes, we are voters!!!

16 posted on 04/11/2006 1:15:24 PM PDT by Krodg
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There are many like my family who don't posts rants on a website, never get polled and still support President Bush. We want nothing to do with McCain. Yes, we are voters

Ditto here except -

If it ends up McCain v Hillary my family and friends will walk on glass to vote for McCain. Hillary must not ever win the Presidency.
17 posted on 04/11/2006 2:31:03 PM PDT by Republican Red ("How good is it? Al-Jazeera gave it 4 1/2 pipe bombs")
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To: TexasCajun

Don't you love to see the grins on these hacks faces when they know they are sticking it to conservatives! No!
Two peas in a pod. Kennedy and McPain.


18 posted on 04/11/2006 2:38:30 PM PDT by tennmountainman
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To: Always Right

"As of right now, the most likely person to be sworn in on Jan. 20, 2009."

Hopefully, you are talking about Chabot or Blackwell. They'd get my vote, but not McCain.


19 posted on 04/11/2006 3:14:18 PM PDT by Reddy
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To: Republican Red
Hillary must not ever win the Presidency.

I agree, but we do need to stop McCain...otherwise we're still voting for another Hillary.

20 posted on 04/11/2006 3:33:38 PM PDT by Krodg
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