McCain can’t win for losing on immigration - The issue could hurt the presumptive nominee among the GOP faithful yet not boost his chances among Latino voters.

Posted on: July 21st, 2008
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“Ever since he entered the presidential race John McCain has been walking a tightrope when it comes to immigration. And his efforts in recent weeks to court Latinos while still keeping his Republican base happy could well backfire.

At three successive Latino activist events, McCain operatives were working the room and assuring Hispanics and particularly the press that the Arizona senator has not changed his tune on this issue. He is still for comprehensive immigration reform, they say.”*

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