McCain, Conservatives Clash on Immigration Once Again

The Philadelphia Bulletin ^ | May 27, '08 | Joe Murray

[T.L.Sink]

After adjusting his immigration stance when his comprehensive immigration bill died last summer, John McCain, now with the Republican nomination in hand, has once again ruffled conservaive feathers on the immigration issue by returning to the position that almost stopped his campaign dead in its tracks. Last week McCain joined California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in supporting a "comprehensive" immigration plan. "Sen. Kennedy and I tried very hard to get a comprehensive immigration plan through Congress. We must make it a top agenda item," McCain said. But the Arizona senator's staunch defense of such a comprehensive package at the expense of border security almost cost him the Republican nomination. The grassroots revolt was not lost on a McCain camp left practically broke, financially and politically, by the issue. But McCain's decision to reintroduce comprehensive immigration reform to the presidential debate after securing the GOP nomination has raised concerns the Arizona senator is returning to his amnesty roots. McCain is scheduled to address the annual La Raza convention in July, making him the first Republican to go. La Raza is a controversial Hispanic rights group criticized for its separationist sentiments and open border advocacy.

[T.L.Sink]

McCain reminds me of the Bourbons of France of whom Talleyrand said: "He's learned nothing and he's forgotten nothing."

[Eric in the Ozarks]

He knows nothing and suspects nothing.

[Sybeck1]

Why I’m voting CP.

[Prokopton]

I don't care what anyone says about Obama, it doesn't change the fact that McCain is my enemy and bound and determined to destroy my Country.

[AuntB]

“But McCain’s decision to reintroduce comprehensive immigration reform to the presidential debate after securing the GOP nomination has raised concerns the Arizona senator is returning to his amnesty roots.”

Nah, ya think???

[Las Vegas Ron]

I'm still struggling with this election. Every time I think I might be able to give this man my vote (notice I didn't say vote for) something like this rears it’s ugly head....again

[AngelesCrestHighway]

Go ahead John and shoot yourself in the ass! You’ll loose the election for sure!

[devane617]

we are so screwed

[norton]

I’m looking forward to seeing how president Obama’s face to face talks with the drug and people cartels go.

[CottonBall]

But McCain's decision to reintroduce comprehensive immigration reform to the presidential debate after securing the GOP nomination has raised concerns the Arizona senator is returning to his amnesty roots.

Duh. He never 'left' his amnesty roots. Those that think that once he's elected, we can somehow 'change' him are delusional. I realize that's a plan born of desperation, but...get a grip!

[CottonBall]

I don't care what anyone says about Obama, it doesn't change the fact that McCain is my enemy and bound and determined to destroy my Country.

The difference between these two evils is miniscule. The difference between the 2 evils we are given to vote for gets lesser and lesser each year. This year, I'm done voting for evil, whether it's lesser than the alternative or not.

[incredulous joe]

Yeah, he sure makes it tough on us, me a former “never McCain” guy. A good antidote has been listening to Hugh Hewitt’s podcasts via Townhall.

He has Barry and Michelle quotes and speeches, unfiltered, unabridged and unapologetic like you will hear no place else.

Still the Ancient Mariner has to put a stick in the eye at every turn. I’m an independent who never had a chance to vote against McCain in the primaries. The reason being people like him, Voinevich, Hagel and Graham.

I’d never register with the GOP!

[skeeter]

I figured McCain would eventually make my mind up for me regarding whether he is worthy of my vote.

Now I need to decide whom I should write in.

[zeestephen]

I will never vote for this man.

[Joe Boucher]

This amnesty b.s. is NOT the only thing about McCain that bothers me.
He’ not much better than Obamma and Clinton not a lot better if at all

[TomGuy]

And if all else fails, he might resort to this:

==

[tears and sniffles]

McCain: Even now more that ever, we need to pass Comprehensive Immigration, known as the McCain Kennedy Bill, to honor [chocks up] the memory of our own Senator Edward M. Kennedy.

==

McCain hasn’t changed. Any who votes for him, thinking they will be getting someone else, is delusional.

And if he does happen to win, you can bet his promise to appoint strict Constitutional judges could be out the window as well.

McCain is not much different from Clinton or Obama. He will pander to any group, promise anything, to get elected. The major difference between McCain and Clinton/Obama is that he has 25 years of politiking, whereas both of them are relative novices at it.

[Argus]

Note to Senator McCain:

Try very hard not to start any more sentences with “Senator Kennedy and I...” Nothing good can possibly follow.

[Las Vegas Ron]

“I’d never register with the GOP!”

I’ve been a registered Republican all of my life but am seriously considering switching to either Independent or Constitution party after this election.

It’s time to send a message to the GOP. Losing millions of registered voters would sure shack em up a bit. At least they would have to earn our votes instead of taking them for granted. IMHO

[Biblebelter]

The RINO relic is a pro-war Democrat for the time being, but as quickly as this guy changes postions, he may be a dove on the war by November. When you are not encumbered by principles, you can be a quick change postion artist such as theis intemperate old geezer.

[Las Vegas Ron]

“Those that think that once he’s elected, we can somehow ‘change’ him are delusional. I realize that’s a plan born of desperation, but...get a grip!”

C’mon CB, you’re holding back! ;^)