Published Friday | February 22, 2008
Where the Dem, GOP Candidates Stand
By CALVIN WOODWARD Associated Press Writer
The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) - The stands of these presidential candidates on a selection of issues: New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Illinois Sen. Barack Obama, Democrats; former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee and Arizona Sen. John McCain, Republicans.

IMMIGRATION: Support legal status for illegal immigrants?

Clinton: Voted for 2006 bill that proposed conditional path to citizenship, and backed border fence. Opposes letting illegal immigrants get drivers licenses.

Obama: Voted for 2006 bill that proposed conditional path to citizenship, and backed border fence. Supports letting illegal immigrants get drivers licenses.

Huckabee: Has favored allowing illegal immigrants who are in the country to apply for legal status if they pay penalties, get guest worker permits, register with authorities and aren't allowed to jump in line ahead of other applicants. As governor, opposed banning state services for illegal immigrants.

McCain: Sponsored 2006 bill that would have allowed illegal immigrants to stay in the U.S., work and apply to become legal residents after learning English, paying fines and back taxes and clearing a background check. Now says he would secure the border first. Supports border fence.

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