AP cited McCain's immigration record as evidence that he "has worked with Democrats," but didn't note that he now opposes own bill
SUMMARY: The AP reported that Sen. John McCain "has worked with Democrats on legislation" such as "redrafting immigration rules and regulations" and that this work with Democrats "has cultivated a maverick image for McCain." But the AP did not note that McCain said on January 30 that he would no longer support his own comprehensive immigration reform bill if it came up for a vote in the Senate.
A May 15 Associated Press article reported that Sen. John McCain "has worked with Democrats on legislation" such as "redrafting immigration rules and regulations" and that this work with Democrats "has cultivated a maverick image for McCain." But the AP did not note that McCain said on January 30 that he would no longer support his own comprehensive immigration reform bill if it came up for a vote in the Senate. Additionally, McCain has reversed himself on the issue of border security; he now says that "we've got to secure the borders first" -- a position at odds with his prior assertion that border security could not be disaggregated from other aspects of comprehensive immigration reform without being rendered ineffective.
McCain has also reversed his position on the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act, the 2007 version of which would have allowed certain illegal immigrants under age 30 who had entered the country before age 16 to remain in the United States and gain legal status if they attend college or join the military. Twelve Republican senators voted in favor of the 2007 version of the bill, which had two Republican co-sponsors.
As Media Matters for America has documented, the AP has repeatedly reported that McCain supports immigration reform without noting his reversals. Media Matters has also documented the broadcast and print media's habit of using the label "maverick" when discussing McCain.
From the May 15 AP article:
"I'm not interested in partisanship that serves no other purpose than to gain a temporary advantage over our opponents. This mindless, paralyzing rancor must come to an end. We belong to different parties, not different countries," McCain says in remarks prepared for delivery in the capital city of Ohio, a general election battleground. "There is a time to campaign, and a time to govern. If I'm elected president, the era of the permanent campaign will end; the era of problem solving will begin."
To the disdain of some fellow Republicans, the presumed GOP nominee has worked with Democrats on legislation aimed at overhauling campaign finance regulations, redrafting immigration rules and regulations and implementing government spending controls.
While that has cultivated a maverick image for McCain, the Arizona senator has also been accused of exhibiting a nasty temper -- swearing even at fellow lawmakers from his own party -- and unabashed partisanship.
In particular, McCain has clashed with the leading Democratic presidential contender, Barack Obama. After tangling with the Illinois senator on lobbying reforms, McCain questioned Obama's integrity in a publicly released 2006 letter.
In particular, McCain has clashed with the leading Democratic presidential contender, Barack Obama. After tangling with the Illinois senator on lobbying reforms, McCain questioned Obama's integrity in a publicly released 2006 letter.
Did the ornery codger, McCain, curse Obama and challenge him to a fight, or did he cut him slack? The worst mean people are OLD mean people... ;>)
Grampah is a ticking time bomb... ... ... ... ...
"At least I don't pile on the makeup like a trollop, you c@nt."
Why is the corporate press not covering this?
It is amazing...
Talk about a free ride. Can you imagine if a democrat had said this to his wife? The corporate media would focus on it for weeks. Until the democratic candidate gave a major speech apologizing to God and Country, and agreed to take part in a woman's dignity workshop for 2 years.
"has worked with Democrats," but didn't note that he now opposes own bill
Im not quite sure of the benefits that MM is going with on this topic. Are they trying to bash McCain of changing his view people the majority of US Citizens were extremely angry at this "bipartisan" resolve?
Seriously, if you want to put down McCain for changing sides to standy by the American people, then you should also put down yourselves for trying to promote such a vile bill. Its only fair.
Seriously, if you want to put down McCain for changing sides to standy by the American people, then you should also put down yourselves for trying to promote such a vile bill.
PUT DOWN THE KOOL-AID
McCain ONLY changed his position because he wants to get elected. There is nothing saintly about McCain he just found a way to brown nose conservatives.
-- he would no longer support his own comprehensive immigration reform bill if it came up for a vote -- mmfa
McCain was...is...and will be...a supporter of amnesty...as a senator or president. He has cleverly said, as repeatedly posted by mmfa, that he would not vote for "his" bill if it came up again.
As recently as this month McCain has said this about comprehensive immigration reform:
-- But they also want us to have an attitude, which I think most Americans do, that these are God's children and they must be taken care of, or the issue must be addressed, in a humane and compassionate fashion --
-- and the lesson I learned from it is we've got to have comprehensive immigration reform --
Of course McCain won't vote for "his" bill again...he knows, as well as mmfa that "his" bill won't come up again...making the point moot.
The real question to be asked of McCain is:
-- Mr. McCain, what is your solution for dealing with the 15-20 million illegal aliens currently residing inside our borders? --
When he gives a direct answer to that question...we will find out if mmfa is correct that he has flip flopped. It's my opinion that we will find he hasn't changed at all...he is...was...and will be in favor of amnesty type legislation.