McCain, Graham appear in SC for $$$, talk immigration
The latest from the fine new-media site, S.C. Politics Today, on Senator McCain’s visit to the Palmetto State:
Sens. McCain, Graham Make Case for Immigration Bill
The day before the U.S. Senate is to take up an all important vote on immigration, two of the strongest proponents of President Bush’s plan to legalize millions of illegal immigrants were in South Carolina on Monday, talking up the legislation.
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. and Arizona Sen. John McCain, a 2008 presidential hopeful, were in Columbia and Greenville, where McCain was to pick up an endorsement from Greenville Mayor Knox White.
“I’m hopeful we can move forward on a first test vote (Tuesday) and pass comprehensive immigration (reform) by the end of the week,” McCain said.
McCain attended a fund-raiser at a private residence in Columbia.
Graham, who is closely allied with McCain and backs his bid for the presidency, spoke to a leadership group in Columbia.
“If this bill passes, all things are possible,” Graham told about 200 members of the Leadership Columbia Alumni Association.
McCain has been heavily endorsed by prominent Republican leaders in South Carolina, but his campaign has slowed in the polls and he and Graham have taken criticism for their support of legalizing some 12 to 20 million illegal immigrants.
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