Candidates Sound Off on Immigration in California

“Republican presidential contender John McCain voiced optimism Tuesday that President Bush could salvage his comprehensive immigration reform plan as several candidates canvassed California for money and votes Tuesday.

Speaking to reporters after a morning fundraiser, McCain said the Senate could pass a bill before the Fourth of July recess despite objections from conservatives who condemn the reforms as amnesty.

“If you call anything short of rounding up 12 million people and deporting them amnesty, then OK,” McCain said. “But this proposal in my view in no way meets the definition of amnesty.””

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