ACORN to McCain: Have You Lost That Loving Feeling?

ACORN Press Release PRNewswire ^ | Oct 13, 2008 | ACORN

[Calpernia]

MIAMI, Oct 13, 2008 /PRNewswire --

Senator Allied with ACORN as Recently as 2006, Now Turns Cold Shoulder

U.S. Senator John McCain's recent attacks on the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN), are puzzling given his historic support for the organization and its efforts on behalf of immigrant Americans. As recently as February 20, 2006, Senator McCain was the keynote speaker at an ACORN-sponsored Immigration Rally in Miami, Florida at Miami Dade College - Wolfson Campus.

The rally, co-sponsored by ACORN in partnership with the New American Opportunity campaign (NAOC), Catholic League Services - Archdiocese of Miami, Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center, Florida Immigrant Coalition, Miami Dade College, People for the American Way/Mi Familia/Vota en Accion, the Service Employees International Union, and UNITE/HERE, was intended to call attention to the need for comprehensive immigration reform.

Senator McCain spoke at the rally attended by hundreds of ACORN members, most of whom were dressed in the red shirts typical of its members. Senator McCain's speech focused on the Secure America and Orderly Immigration Act, a bipartisan, comprehensive reform bill, which McCain sponsored with Senator Ted Kennedy (D-MA).

Bertha Lewis, Chief Organizer of ACORN, said,

"It has deeply saddened us to see Senator McCain abandon his historic support for ACORN and our efforts to support the goals of low-income Americans. Maybe it is out of desperation that Senator McCain has forgotten that he was for ACORN before he was against ACORN; he was for immigration reform before he was against immigration reform; and he was a maverick before he became erratic. We were thrilled to partner with him to help reform the outdated immigration laws in this country, and were pleased to work closely with him on this issue."

Lewis continued,

"We expected Senator McCain to support our efforts to give voice to millions of American's who have never participated in an election before. We are surprised at his efforts to vilify an organization that, until recently, he saw as an ally. Maybe this surprise attack and change of heart is indicative of his state of mind, and the way he would govern."

Senator McCain and his campaign have recently launched a series of coordinated attacks on ACORN, the nation's largest community organization of low-and middle-income families.

Ms. Lewis went on to say that,

"We are sure that the extremists he is trying to get into a froth will be even more excited to learn that John McCain stood shoulder to shoulder with ACORN, at an ACORN co-sponsored event, to promote immigration reform."

Senator McCain was joined at the rally by Rep. Kendrick Meek (D-FL), Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart (RFL), leaders from both political parties, immigrant communities, and members of labor, business, and religious organizations.

About ACORN

ACORN is the nation's largest grassroots community organization of low- and moderate-income people with over 400,000 member families organized into more than 1,200 neighborhood chapters in 110 cities across the country. Since 1970, ACORN has been building community organizations that are committed to social and economic justice, and won victories on thousands of issues of concern to our members, through direct action, negotiation, legislative advocacy and voter participation. ACORN helps those who have historically been locked out become powerful players in our democratic system. The organization recently completed its national voter registration drive by registering 1.3 million new voters across 21 states.

For More Information Contact: Brian Kettenring: (727) 692-7215 or flacornho@acorn.org

SOURCE ACORN

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[Calpernia]

ACORN's press release.

[Calpernia]

Looks like McCain and the Diocese have a history with ACORN.

[My Favorite Headache]

So glad I didn’t vote for McCain in the primaries. Blood is not on my hands.

[donnab]

Thats the closest that they can get McCain to their association. A forum that was cosponsored by how many other organizations?????
However they leave out that Obama has been side by side with them throughout his entire career. Not just at a cosponsored event by actually training and working with them.
Cut me a break. I am sick and tired of thugs like these thinking I am stupid. More so tired of my own buying into it.

[Dr. Bogus Pachysandra]

Sometimes, when one finds out more facts, one changes one’s mind!

[My Favorite Headache]

Want to clarify my stance for future flames against what I just said. I am voting against Obama and for Palin. Not John McCain.

[Texas4ever]

Oh please....sure read it says attended by ACORN.

this is spin and it doesnt matter.....KEEP PRESSING JOHN ON ACORN!!! THEY BROKE THE LAW! You gave a speech!

ACORN needs to answer...Obama needs to answer!!

[McGruff]

ACORN putting the squeeze on McCain publicly. That’s hardball politics. Even more reason to disband them.

[GraniteStateConservative]

Well, they do have a point. Don’t sleep with a whore and then complain about getting herpes.

[xcamel]

That does happen when you find out a “charity” is really an organized crime enterprise...

[LegalEagle61]

But I don’t see where McCain gave ACORN any money towards voter fraud efforts....unlike Hussein did.

[mlocher]

Senator McCain spoke at the rally attended by hundreds of ACORN members, most of whom were dressed in the red shirts typical of its members. Senator McCain's speech focused on the Secure America and Orderly Immigration Act, a bipartisan, comprehensive reform bill, which McCain sponsored with Senator Ted Kennedy (D-MA).

I wonder who on the Obama campaign wrote this press release. Linking McCain to ACORN is ludicrous, given that ACORN and Obama are joined at the hip.

[callthemlikeyouseethem]

LOL... the female rev. from MA ACORN doesn’t even know how to spell ACORN:

“Community of Associations Organized for Reform Now” which would be CAORN!!!

TOO funny... but I suppose it’s only because she is visually impaired and couldn’t read her talking points...;)

[rabscuttle385]

The beleaguered Democratic-leaning community group Acorn sends over this photograph: John McCain, in March of 2006, sitting beside Florida Rep. Kendrick Meek at an event Acorn co-sponsored in Florida.

The immigration event, which other photos show was packed with red-shirted Acorn member, was co-sponsored by the local Catholic Archdiocese, the SEIU, and other groups."

http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/1008/Acorn_pushes_back_hugs_McCain.html

YouTube video of McCain at an ACORN-sponsored event on Feb. 20, 2006 in Miami telling immigration rights activists that they "are what makes America special."

http://marcambinder.theatlantic.com/archives/2008/10/a_lifetime_ago_sen_john.php

Juan's betrayal of America with regard to his actions on amnesty for illegal aliens...have not been forgotten!

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[mlocher]

Want to clarify my stance for future flames against what I just said. I am voting against Obama and for Palin. Not John McCain.

No flames here, nor smoldering coals either.

[Texas4ever]

Doesnt matter Call John McCains campaign or email..

This was one speech John must press against ACORN!!!

[Calpernia]

McCain is suppose to be giving a live presser on ACORN now:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2105212/posts

That is how I found this press release from ACORN.

[Stentor]

ACORN is the nation's largest grassroots community organization of low- and moderate-income people with over 400,000 member families organized into more than 1,200 neighborhood chapters in 110 cities across the country. Since 1970, ACORN has been building community organizations that are committed to social and economic justice, and won victories on thousands of issues of concern to our members, through direct action, negotiation, legislative advocacy and voter participation. ACORN helps those who have historically been locked out become powerful players in our democratic system. The organization recently completed its national voter registration drive by registering 1.3 million new voters across 21 states.

ACORN = The James Gang.

[snarkytart]

OMG so what some ACORN people attended some speech of his. McCain is not in bed with these crooks, and he’s not funding them.
What a joke.

[ex-Texan]

*BUMP*!