Possibly. If so, he succeeded. LOL
I do know that this President would not intentionally harm this country. So either he genuinely believes the proposal he put forth would solve the problem, or it was as you suggest--a means to activate a response to confront the problem.
I do appreciate the update on the matter.
McCain discusses immigration (guest-worker proposals)
Associated Press ^ | June 28, 2004 | AMANDA LEE MYERS
Posted on 06/29/2004 4:55:15 PM PDT by take
"McCain discusses immigration
PHOENIX - The federal government has failed to address illegal immigration in the Southwest and needs to wake up, Sen. John McCain told Hispanic leaders Saturday. "It is in our national interest to bring the 8 to 12 million undocumented immigrants out of the shadows and allow them an opportunity to become citizens of this great nation," McCain said at the annual conference of the National Council of La Raza.
The Washington-based civil rights group and political think tank dedicates itself to promoting Hispanic issues.
McCain said federal policy and border enforcement have failed to alleviate the deaths of migrants crossing the sweltering ..........."
Wonder what McCain is up tooooooo.