Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Republicans debate immigration before largely Hispanic audience

Republican presidential hopeful John McCain told a Spanish language television audience during a primary debate that harsh immigration rhetoric voiced by some Republicans have driven Hispanics away from the party.

McCain has stood apart from most of his Republican rivals because he supported changing immigration laws and creating a path for citizenship for illegal immigrants.

"I think some of the rhetoric that many Hispanics hear about illegal immigration makes some of them believe that we are not in favor of or seek the support of Hispanic citizens in this country," the Arizona senator said Sunday evening after the moderator noted that the …

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