Thread: Illegals haunt McCain

TheHill.com
Illegals haunt McCain
By Jeffrey Young
Posted: 05/21/08 07:45 PM [ET]

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain (Ariz.) is backing the renewal of a $250 million-a-year program that will pay illegal immigrants’ hospital bills.

The very idea that McCain is again supporting a program that some view as rewarding illegal immigrants is certain to attract attention from the same conservatives he’s trying to win over for the White House.

The measure, which would reimburse hospitals for the cost of treating illegal immigrants, has broad support from both parties, including from some immigration hardliners and Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama (Ill.).

Even some of McCain’s toughest critics on immigration admit it is a relatively benign program. But McCain’s association with it underscores his rift on immigration with the right wing, which sees him as championing amnesty for illegal immigrants.

“It’s another reminder that he’s ‘Amnesty John,’ â€

I had the pleasure of voting against Sen. MCcain yesterday in the Kentucky primary election.It made me feel real good.

Again, after reading this story, I feel like the friendly dog who was just poked with a big stick by Senator McCAMNESTY!

Hospitals should be required to at least try to collect the money. After all they come after Americans who don't pay their bills!

Funding these medical facilities is a dilemma. If they're not funded, they fail and citizens suffer. If they're funded, illegal aliens queue up in the streets outside ERs. I'd opine our citizens won't be as passionate as we are until they suffer at the hands of illegal aliens. Therefore, following the principle of "no pain, no gain," I'd not object to the denial of funds even if many clinics and hospitals go out of business. Only then will citizens ask what happened. And only then will they listen to the answer. Without the suffering, they simply yawn.

McCain need not worry about my vote. I have pledged not to vote for John McCain at www.gopteaparty.com

Someone should propose a bill that would deduct foreign aid to nations of illegal aliens to pay for the hospital care.

Hey zeezil,

Is that the picture of McCain after W walked into the room? Or is that the one where someone mentioned ALIPAC?