Thread: Immigration Cools as Campaign Issue

October 29, 2008
Immigration Cools as Campaign Issue
By JULIA PRESTON

On the stump, Senator Barack Obama and Senator John McCain rarely talk about immigration, and it was never raised in their three debates.

Yet as this thorny issue has receded from the presidential campaign, the two candidates continue to refine their approach to it — especially in regards to illegal immigration, the most politically sensitive piece of the equation.

Mr. Obama, the Democratic nominee, has hardened his tone on how to deal with illegal immigrants, while Mr. McCain, the Republican nominee, has made immigration enforcement a priority, a position in line with the Bush administration’s. Both candidates are responding to the anger many Americans feel about uncontrolled illegal immigration, including working-class voters whom Mr. McCain and Mr. Obama are trying to attract in the final days of the campaign.

Because of persisting political rifts and a crush of priorities related to reviving the economy and unwinding the Iraq war, advisers to the campaigns say it is increasingly unlikely that either candidate would propose to Congress an overhaul of the immigration system during the first year in office, something both Mr. McCain and Mr. Obama had pledged to do.

On the assumption that immigration legislation “is not likely to be the first thing out of the boxâ€

Mr. McCain, the Republican nominee, has made immigration enforcement a priority

I wish these lazy MSM reporters would stop repeating this canard. Two minutes of easy research reveals that mass amnesty is still the priority for McCain (and Obama).

Oh no it did not... PEOPLE ARE P.O. like NEVER BEFORE ... I am not talking as far as me... I am talking what people on the streets are saying

I have heard the word succession about 10 times in the last 2-3 weeks

not a word you would hear in a normal atmosphere ... no my friends... it is a hot button issue and it's going to get worse

the American public (Legal Citizens) are ready to put the corrupt politicians on trial

Just look at the source, the NY Times. Believe I read today they are laying off more people.

'Immigration Cools as Campaign Issue' or so the declining NYT wishes!

And they wonder why their circulation is diving and they are having to lay off so many employees! The NYT is politicized and trying to influence this issue and they are off base with a super majority of Americans. That is one of the biggest reasons their circulation is taking a hit besides the bad economy.

W

As a result, groups that oppose legal status for illegal immigrants, who mobilized a wildfire movement of largely Republican voters against a comprehensive immigration bill last year, are sitting out the presidential race. Instead, they are focusing on Senate and House races, where they hope to stop the Democrats from winning large majorities.

Really? Sitting out? Won't they be suprised come Nov. 4.

Originally Posted by jean

October 29, 2008
Immigration Cools as Campaign Issue
By JULIA PRESTON

On the stump, Senator Barack Obama and Senator John McCain rarely talk about immigration, and it was never raised in their three debates.

Why should these two idiots discuss immigration......both of them are in complete agreement that AMNESTY is the solution. Wouldn't be much of a discussion would it?