Obama Challenges McCain on Immigration Reform

RA reported yesterday on John McCain’s endorsement of comprehensive immigration reform before the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials.  Before the same group, Senator Barack Obama accused McCain of backing away from comprehensive U.S. immigration reform under pressure from the immigration enforcement hawks of the Republican Party.  Could it be that, as the Huffington Post has observed, McCain is pandering to Latino voters?

After comprehensive immigration reform failed in Congress, McCain has shifted his approach in seeking the Republican presidential nomination to emphasize the need to secure U.S. borders before addressing comprehensive immigration reform.  Note that the MCain for President website focuses first and foremost on border security.  In contrast, Senator Obama’s blueprint on immigration is entitled “Fighting for Immigration Reform.”

KJ