McCain: I Won't Work With Dems - Is This the Way to Immigration Reform?

by SodaHead Politics Posted August 13, 2010 20:32:57

Related Topics: Republican, John McCain, Congress, Immigration Reform

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	No, both parties have to work together.	120 votes	48%

Arizona Senator John McCain made a name for himself in Congress by bucking the Republican Party line when he believed it served the greater good. He would famously "reach across the aisle" to work with Democrats and hammer out bipartisan legislation, like immigration reform.

But the maverick of the Senate has been singing a different tune since his 2008 presidential loss and subsequent tough re-election bid. This time, he says, he’s sticking to his side of the aisle.

As reported by Think Progress, Sen. McCain appeared on an Arizona radio program and assured a caller that he has no interest in bipartisanship:

CALLER: I would like to ask Sen. McCain if he will make a promise on the air now that if we reelect him, he will not reach across the aisle, especially with Lindsey Graham, for comprehensive immigration reform. Will you not do that for the time you're in office?

MCCAIN: Yes ma'am. ... I am promising that I will try to address the issue of immigration in a way that is best for the United States of America.

Listen to the call below:

Is Ruling Out Bipartisanship the Way to Immigration Reform?

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Patti The Yes Fan August 14, 2010 12:01:55 (edited)

No, both parties have to work together.

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Your Top Comment is quite the lie considering he voted with BUSH 90% of the time. Heres Johnny.

Ok now that Im TC, its not a lie anymore. LOL

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ALofRI August 24, 2010 16:07:49

No, both parties have to work together.

Funny, what happened to the McCain / Kennedy bill of a few months ago?? Guess it died with Mr. Kennedy, as did McCain's "Maverick" image....now, whichever way the wind blows.....

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PDenoli August 16, 2010 13:58:40

No, both parties have to work together.

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McCain playing hardball on immigration? What's that mean? No longer will he be perched on the border to say "Hello and welcome to WalMart" as each and every busload of "undocumented voters" arrives?

Sorry, but he's damaged goods. Can't take him seriously at all.

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big dipper August 16, 2010 13:45:13 (edited)

No, both parties have to work together.

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John McCain has gone from an American Hero, to an American Senator, to a selling his soul to get the nod for the Republican Party Presidential nomination, to a common politician who will say and do anything to stay in office.

The man who I thought should have been President in 2000, is the shell of that man today. It is truly sad to see him bury his integrity to stay in office.

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jnl72 August 16, 2010 12:38:03

Yes, clearly it's the only way to go.

I'm all for both parties working together, but the fact is, on this issue, it's nearly impossible. Dems want comprehensive reform, which will include some type of amnesty. Republicans don't want that, and we need a different solution.

As far as McCain goes, he's doing this because he's afraid of losing his seat in the mid-terms. Period. He's never had a tough immigration stance before this. I voted for McCain in '08, only because I didn't want Obama. He was definitely not my first choice.

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wombat August 16, 2010 12:24:24

No, both parties have to work together.

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Windbag not Hardball

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kormster August 16, 2010 12:24:02

Yes, clearly it's the only way to go.

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Can you say RINO? Can you say my but is on the line here and I will do all I can to keep this cushy gig?

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jnl72 to kormster August 16, 2010 12:38:53

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Yep, that's exactly what he's doing.

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ALofRI to kormster August 24, 2010 16:12:16

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Guess his wife told him to carry his own weight or get out, maybe she cut his allowance at least that's what it seems like. Otherwise, he really wouldn't need the money

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kormster to ALofRI August 25, 2010 10:26:59

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None of them do it for the money and at this point I don't think they should get paid. They do it for the feeling of power over the wee people.

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leftright August 16, 2010 12:13:42

Yes, clearly it's the only way to go.

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But he needs to give up his seat. He is a RINO has been and I don't trust him. Hopefully Arizona will see through his charade and elect a conservative.

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buddy August 16, 2010 11:46:41

Yes, clearly it's the only way to go.

52% to 48% vote yes
lol

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buddy to buddy August 16, 2010 11:52:13

I voted yes as a joke because I don't think trying to reach compromise with a Republican party that only wants the Dems to fail is useful. I like the idea of sodahead but it has always been over populated with the confidant stupid person.

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Liza Jane August 16, 2010 10:45:29

No, both parties have to work together.

No.

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sue August 16, 2010 10:27:23

No, both parties have to work together.

McCain should retire. This clip is just another example of how he is committed to not doing his job. In the last 18 months he has opposed any legislation proposed by a democrat, even if it was for policies that he supported before, and even on issues where there is agreement across the board.

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dallin August 16, 2010 07:38:52

Yes, clearly it's the only way to go.

The democrats tried to enlist republican support in the wake of Health Care Reform instead of ramming it through like they could have and how the Republicans did under Bush on various other things

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AL August 16, 2010 07:35:24

Yes, clearly it's the only way to go.

I wouldn't trust Mc Cain on the immigration issue as far as I could toss that lying SOB! He has changed his mind on this issue more then most people change their under shorts!Can you say lying Rhino?

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SiriusFundraising August 16, 2010 07:04:56

No, both parties have to work together.

McCain has already spent $20 million on his primary campaign against JD Hayworth when everyone in AZ already knows JD is one of the biggest snakes in AZ. He doesn't appear to be all there in his ads. Manchurian Canidate McCain

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DC August 16, 2010 04:52:05

Yes, clearly it's the only way to go.

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So McCain is finally listening to the people he represents? About time...... The people of Arizona don't want these leftist clowns (who have also insulted them and called them names) to ram rod their views on the country. So finally-McCain gets it.

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Wesloco August 16, 2010 03:37:18

No, both parties have to work together.

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... and to think I almost voted for this flip flopping idiot!

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Lofasz to Wesloco August 16, 2010 04:53:18
Daniel to Wesloco August 16, 2010 12:19:09

So you voted for Obama in other words.

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underdog August 16, 2010 02:42:50

No, both parties have to work together.

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TRUE reform would be to uphold and enforce the law by getting rid of the illegals. Not give them amnesty or anything else, except stiff fines and deportation.

The only reason why McCain stopped siding with Democrats on this is because he is facing stiff opposition by anti-illegals opponent Haywood, who supports what the overwhelming majority of voters want.

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janet to underdog August 16, 2010 03:43:09

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We did get some immigration bill passed last week and that is a start, but some people are against sending money and more boots on the ground. I think it can only help stop the flow and put money into the local economy down there, Once this is implemented, maybe the republicans can work with the democrats to do something about those here illegally all ready. One can only hope.

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Deb August 16, 2010 01:09:06

No, both parties have to work together.

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Neither really is an easy answer for me, but, sorry to say I don't trust McCain. While I respect his Military service, and the years he spent as a POW....I just don't think he should be in Congress anymore....

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patti to Deb August 16, 2010 01:35:47

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I'm getting fed up, too. He's so middle-of-the-road, non-committal and liberal-leaning most of the time. Now that he's facing an uphill battle in the election, he's all of a sudden turned into a hardline conservative? Uh-huh . . .

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Deb to patti August 16, 2010 01:41:57 (edited)

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Have to admit, I voted for him as I thought he was the lesser of two evils by a slim margin..but the more I hear from him, the more disgusted I am with him...he lost his spine years ago, he needs to just stinking retire. Right now, he is saying what he 'THINKS we want to hear, I ain't buying it.

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patti to Deb August 16, 2010 02:39:44

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Sadly, I believe you are dead on in your assessment.

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Deb to patti August 16, 2010 02:41:59

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Yep, tis the truth

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Daniel to Deb August 16, 2010 12:21:29

I voted for the same reason. A vote for anyone else was a vote for Obama.

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jnl72 to Deb August 16, 2010 12:40:17

Exactly. There's no doubt he's an American military hero, and I love that about him. But that doesn't make him a good senator. He needs to go.

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frjm August 16, 2010 01:03:58

No, both parties have to work together.

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Short Answer, McCain is a liar and has not changed his ways. Anyone stupid enough to buy off on his "I won't work with DEMS" are total idiots. And anyone who votes for him are traitors to the Constitution, America and Arizona.

Immigration reform is as follows; anyone who came here illigally must leave immediately, the border must be secured by means of fencing and machine guns if necessary. I live in Arizona and this illegal alien situation is no laughing matter.

The DEMS want to give AMNESTY to increase their voting base. Those who leech off workers will vote for DEMS and the Socialist way of life. McCain will further obamas agenda if given the chance.

Be American Vote American
Oathkeeper 3%
frjm

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patti to frjm August 16, 2010 01:48:15

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The "traitors to the Constitution" would be all those who voted for Obama. And the immigration problem, particularly in beautiful Arizona, has gotten much, much worse under Obama and his Merry Band Of Do-Nothing Thugs. They talk a lot and do nothing.

The Democrats are not interested in cleaning up the immigration mess. There is NO evidence to support any claim otherwise. The Republicans have done plenty to muck it up as well, but clearly the Dems want to take complete advantage of the current mess to shore up their shrinking constituency.

You know what would be effective in terms of securing the border? A shoot-to-kill policy. Many (most) countries have such a policy and should. I guarantee that two or three days after the shoot-to-kill policy goes into effect, the problems at the border will disappear. Then the only issue will be rounding up the illegals already here and carting them back to where they belong.

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frjm to patti August 16, 2010 02:22:55

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Thanks Patti, we seem to think alike.

Have a good one

Be American Vote American
Oathkeeper 35
frjm

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Daniel to patti August 16, 2010 12:23:18

That's what I keep saying. A vote for anyone but McCain was a vote for Obama.

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Paul Revere August 16, 2010 00:29:19

Yes, clearly it's the only way to go.

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I'd like to think he's not just sticking his finger in the wind to see which way it's blowing. But, he's a politician. That aside, his citizens are being slayed. Its time for some reform alright. Some hardcore, hard ass reform.

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patti to Paul Re... August 16, 2010 02:40:44

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He knows which way it's blowing. And he knows he has to make like a conservative for a few months in order to stem the tide. (Sorry to mix metaphors!)

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Ken August 16, 2010 00:22:53

Yes, clearly it's the only way to go.

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We need to start stopping all the moves toward Socialism now.

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grok70 August 16, 2010 00:05:52

Yes, clearly it's the only way to go.

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I hope the republicans keep up this stance, they can become even more irrelevant.

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DC to grok70 August 16, 2010 04:54:00

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WOW-LOL-are you clueless or what?

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Manster August 15, 2010 22:54:23

No, both parties have to work together.

Both parties should try to work together to solve all problems,but since Grumpy Grampy Ex- Maverick McCain is faced with the prospect of losing his job, he'll promise,or say anything that he thinks will appeal to the disgruntled citizens of his state! If they believe him,and re-elect him,I have some ocean front property in Kansas to sell them!In my opinion,the voters of Arizona should have sent him packing long ago! Anything beyond two terms for a senator is too much,in my opinion!

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