U-turn for the Straight Talk Express

Senator John McCain told the New York Times he is reconsidering his support for the immigration reform proposals he so proudly co-sponsored last year with Senator Ted Kennedy.

What caused the Straight Talk Express to hit the brakes? A visit to Iowa, where the senator was pounded by questions from frustrated and angry Iowa Republicans who demanded to know why current immigration law is going unenforced and what he intends to do about it.

“Immigration is probably a more powerful issue here than almost anyplace that I’ve been,” Senator McCain told the Times.

Where has he been?

"Comprehensive immigration reform" is so dead, the only question left is whether to bury it in Texas or the Bahamas.

Here's some free advice for candidates seeking the presidency: If you want a job taking care that the laws are faithfully executed, it's a good idea to come out in favor of law enforcement. Try sticking up for the Border Patrol agents who have been prosecuted and jailed by the Bush administration for aggressive acts against border-crossing drug-running criminals.

And here's a tip for voters who are fed up: Immigration policy in the United States can be changed by constitutional amendment, and the Constitution can be amended without the approval of the House, the Senate, the President, or the U.S. Supreme Court. Read more about it in "How to Get Congress to Foot the Bill for Illegal Immigration, and Fast" at www.SusanShelley.com.



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