May 5, 2008
Posted: 01:52 PM ET

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John McCain works to attract Hispanic voters.
John McCain works to attract Hispanic voters.

(CNN) — Sen. John McCain used Cinco de Mayo as a launching pad for a new Spanish-language Web site on Monday, and emphasized his stance on immigration and border security, hoping to attract Hispanic voters, a demographic which has become more important this election cycle.

The presumptive Republican nominee, who represents a border state with a large Latino population, stressed the importance of securing the borders for the sake of national security, a priority he said Hispanics agree with, but he admitted the tone of debate has “harmed” the GOP’s image with Hispanic voters.

“I think the tenor of the debate has harmed our image amongst Hispanics, [but] I believe the majority of Hispanics share our view that the border must be secured and the border must be secured first,” The Arizona senator said.

McCain, who came under attack last year from some conservatives for his support of a bipartisan immigration bill, empathized with Hispanics who he said have often been mistreated.

McCain underscored his view that those who came to the U.S. legally take precedence over those who entered the country illegally. "That still means that we can address it in a humane and compassionate fashion, understanding families, understanding all the aspects that affect the lives of all human beings.”

McCain also pledged to attend the National Council of La Raza's convention in July, the largest national Hispanic civil rights organization which seeks to improve opportunities for Hispanic-Americans.

Asked if he would face criticism from his more conservative backers, McCain stressed his party is all encompassing.

“My party reaches out to every citizen, every American who shares our views and our optimism and our belief in the principles of this great nation,” McCain said. “The job I have is to reunite America, to make sure that people know that I will be the president of all the people whether they vote for me or not.”

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Old School   May 6th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

MR John McCain has done more for hispanics than any other person running for office in Arizona ,my respect to mr mcCain.Give them hell McCain,God Bless.

Teri   May 5th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

"We expect our president to be brilliant and learned, so should the voters."
Have the last eight years taught you nothing? We expect our president to be "one of us." In the US today that means stupid, intellectually lazy and completely unwilling to learn about the larger world around him. But we would like to have a beer with him.

NO NO NO We want our leader to be Capt Kirk!! Obama would make a great Spock. A brainiac nerd with lots of facts and figures- but not an iconic "leader". We need to feel that our leader can protect us. And NOT think too hard about how to do that- no committee decisions. No nose in the law books– Beer drinking yes, as opposed to white wine! :-))

Jeff, WhiteTexan for Obama   May 5th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Senator Obama has reached out to ALL people. He mentions latinos
in his speeches along with everyone else. He also has many latino
supporters. For some latinos to take a separatist attitude claiming
his skin color as the reason is preposterous. Stop being gullible to
Hillary's race baiting. Why did you join the democrats if you are
"republican"?

Obama 08.

ABC=Anybody But Clinton   May 5th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

Oh Dios Mio!

Patrick   May 5th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

McCain has done more then either Clinton or Obama for hispanics in our country and he has a record to prove it. He co-sponsored then McCain/Kennedy immigration bill that was trying to help all the illegals in our country become citizens. He took the high road and suffered terribly for it from his base. Don't we want a man in Washington that is going to do what is right even if it hurts him in the polls? We can't deport all of them, so this is the logical solution. If hispanics are told the truth about all 3 candidates voting records, then will flock to McCain.

Abigail, Newport Beach   May 5th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

Some Hispanics try and make out as racist towards other people of color
when they are the ones that are not politically savy enough to know that
the republican party is no where for their interests. Hispanics voting
for the republicans is like the chickens voting for Colonel Sanders.

Yes We Can.

Navy Vet   May 5th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

John McCain courting the hispanic vote is like David Duke courting the NAACP endorsement in his presidential runs. It makes me chuckle!

sonya   May 5th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

Hispanics, please stop being so easy. stop voting for people just because you think they will do things for you, belive me neither McCain or Clinton cares about you, they ONLY care about getting your votes and nothing more. Look how Bush made fools out of you when he was running, trying to talk that broken spanish, when he got in the white house he never mention you again. Stop letting these people use you. McCain didn't even want to celebrate MLK day or give aid to Katrina victims so if he don't want to give aid to or celebrate blacks what do you think he will do to you. McCain can care less, after he use you and get what he wants, McCain will act just like Bush.

Jed in Texas   May 5th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

We need strong able bodies for the draft next April.It will be to go into Iran and get the real oil so we can all become rich,well at least 2% of us.They are building the fence to keep you from leaving.Sign up now and get a free Pizza.

Barbara Francisco   May 5th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

John Roberts interview with Clinton is bogus! He asked about the gas tax holiday starting with "when you are President…" Clinton's proposal is for "immediate relief" this summer NOT after the election. This question was posed to her in such a way to get her off the hook for her rediculous proposal. Politics at usual with John Roberts and Clinton. Americans are sick of this and I hope they see through it and elect Obama. CNN should be ashamed!!

NuevoMexicano   May 5th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Estamos Unidos CONTRA McCain 08

Luke in Arcata   May 5th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

McCain like the Dems will say what he thinks will get him elected.The end justifies the means.That's the Naval Acad. code. As a Navy flier he dropped bombs that he new would likely do collatial damage but that risk was factored in before he bombed away. A few upset voters on either side of most issues won't bother him in the least! The job will wear him out so his V.P. selection is important. Sen. McCain is 100% disabiled from war injuries(60,000 a yr.) and his wife is worth $150,000,000. He really doesn't need a job.

Alan Boyer   May 5th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

Yeah, right!

Jax   May 5th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

There are 2 different types of Hispanics in this country. The ones who are legally in this country and the ones that are not. Conservatives have a problem with the later as should any law abiding citizen have a problem with those that break the law.
Someone has always has to pull the race card

darko   May 5th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

At least he wants do something (although, pretty weak) about immigration, rather than totally ignore it like the 2 dems. I bet he comes out with a social security plan fix before them too!

Dems: "Immigration? bush bush bush blah blah bush

Dems: " Social Security? What? It's fine. Working as intended. Nothing to worry about" (if not, we'll just raise the taxes and pay out less)

Viet Nam Vet   May 5th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

The sign says it all "CON MCCAIN"

Core Democrat   May 5th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Hillary Clinton will carry the Hispanic vote.
If she is NOT the nominee, than McCain will. Another reason Democrats LOSE with Obama! HOW MANY REASONS DO WE NEED?

Walt, Belton,TX   May 5th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Screw Cinco de mayo! It is not a US Holiday, but a Mexican one.

JCB   May 5th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

McCain is trying to get the hispanic voters that back Clinton. He is no fool. He knows that many of us Hillary supporters do not, absolutely do not , want to vote for Obama. McCain is trying to get an early start on cross-over votes — I would too if I were him. If Hillary loses, many will vote for McCain. Me too!

Observer   May 5th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

To all hispanics, I remind you of what happened to the evagelicals. They supported Bush and as soon as he was back in White House, he litteraly told them to go to hell.

You better join the Democrats. GOP will never meet your needs. Who are the Senators and Congressmen who are supporting the anti-immigrant legislations? Mostly GOP.

The GOP will use you as the pinata for their re-election bids.
Avoid them like the plague.

Wayne, Greenville TX   May 5th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

JC May 5th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

McCain is the only half decent choice for President. He may be old but he has the experience and won't leave our military stuck with outdated equipment.

John McCain IS outdated equipment!!! :-)

Wayne, Greenville TX   May 5th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

The height of hypocrisy - Republicans want Hispanics to vote for them, but Republican policies are very anti-Hispanic. Especially where immigration is concerned.

Hispanics who want the best for America should join us here in the Democratic Party.

Anonymous   May 5th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

"haha..

Hispanics people hate old guys"

Well put.

Ilona Proud Canadian   May 5th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

I just don't know what to do to get people to do their own research. It really is quite easy. If you can post your comments on this blog, you are obviously capable of doing some research. Please google…Guam Caucus Drama Continues..You will be quite surprised. If cnn does not post this comment go to huff post, I will continue to post there.

G   May 5th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

To all my fellow latinos, Vote for McCain if Hillary loses the Nomination. This Obama cat does not care about us. Just look above and read how disrespectful his followers are. They have no shame, they think the black votes are important. Than lets show them how important the hispanic votes are.

"HIllary 08 or McCain 08″

Blake   May 5th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

This new website comes despite the fact that McCain voted in 2006 for Sen. James Inhofe’s (R-OK) amendment to “declare English as the national language of the United States and to promote the patriotic integration of prospective US citizens.”

Bob B. Austin, TX   May 5th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

End the Republican nightmare!! Talk, talk, talk… But WE SEE WHAT Y'ALL HAVE DONE!!

Steve   May 5th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

For those that we wondering how both arms were broken in Vietnam,
was due to the fact he did not follow instructions on ditching a plane by crossing both arm.

beachgirl   May 5th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Boy oh boy! all of the sudden McCain wants the hispanic votes…NO SE PUEDE!!! ha ha ha. First he wants to keep us in Iraq for 100 years (thousands of hispanics in military) and then he wants to build the stupid "fence" to keep hispanics away! But he wants you to vote for him??? is this one of his "old" jokes or what??? NO SE PUEDE JOHN!

Rasheeda NYC   May 5th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

My husband is Colombian and he was so apalled at how this country could even consider McCain for president…He was wondering how could a country as progressive as ours consider someone who is so
antiquated.

Ann,PA   May 5th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Obama would never have my vote, and where has the rev been I believe that was all a polictical ploy so Obama would have to give ANOTHER speech and some people say it sounded good and they probably felt sorry for him and gave him pity well I am sure and mark my words depending on what happens tomorrow we may just be seeing the rev again SOON……….YUK

Greg Pa   May 5th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

I almost don't want to see McCain win. He is the best option we have. I just don't want to see an American HERO SLANDERED. Which will happen if he is elected. The dems will cry and call for a recount and shame our country once more.

Doug R has just made my point!!!!!!!

This man has suffered more for this country will ever know. NEVER QUESTION A SOLDIER'S PATRIOTISM. They give their lives fore our country.

An Agnostic Democrat   May 5th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Go for it, abuelo McSame. Nada, nada nada.

Mike Glenn   May 5th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Ah, the Left. So in love with their loose-leaf notebook version of history.
Since it is obvious you've conveniently forgotten, may I remind you that it was Senator McCain who had the cojones to buck his party's mainstream and support an immigration bill that actually contained a path for eventual citizenship for illegals? Do you at *least* remember how he was drawn and quartered for it?
No; of course not. Perish the thought.

HYPOCRACY 08   May 5th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Brian?

Curious which Democrat Nominee wasn't?

Steve   May 5th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

The Democratic Party once again has found a way to self destruct. The Bush Adminstration tried to hand the White House to the Democrats on a silver platter. They won't take it. They'd rather fight among themselves creating a division that will never heal. Democrats will never come together before November. The divide is too wide. and John McCain will be the next President. Get used to it folks, .

Sam - Dallas   May 5th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Because you're racist Sharon Minnesota? It makes no sense to vote for Clinton or McCain. Clinton & Obama have essentially identical policy plans for the country, and McCain is completely opposite on most issues.

laura   May 5th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

After Bush, I'd think GOP would be dead to hispanic voters.

Hey CNN, cover the superdelegates announcing for Obama! The leads been cut in half, and more to come!

Jelissa M.   May 5th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

lol.
this. is utterly hilarious.
i hope that hispanics see through this convenient cinco de mayo, "we'll translate the page but not the pledge of allegiance", "use your vote to quickly and efficiently ban you from this country" ad

im so disappointed with CNN lately.
im just surprised this isnt one of their many Hillary posts.

DOWN WITH THE MEDIA

liberals' worst nightmare   May 5th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Obviously there is no educated dialogue on this article…. nothing but the typical far-left hatred and idiocy toward McCain or anyone lefties don't agree with. What a complete SHOCK!

Reality check #1   May 5th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Hispanics belong to a winner and one who has always fought for their rights, none other than Clinton. Hillary for President and hispanic rights!

Anne E.   May 5th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

I'm a 2nd generation Mexican-American & I have only one thing to say to John McCain — with all due respect, I don't think your war credentials qualify you to serve as President.
My father proudly served this country as a U.S. Marine, but that doesn't mean I'd want HIM running this country, either.
OBAMA '08

Ken   May 5th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Some people might call this "courting", but I count it has "pandering"!

I believe that for this great country to get back the respect and glory, that Hillary Clinton is our better choice to make it happen. Hillary has the talent, skills, knowledge and experience to make it happen. She will be able to start making the changes that our country needs to make, right from day one!

WAKE UP AMERICA! Let us ALL get behind Hillary Clinton and push her over the finish line. She is the "Best" candidate to fix the Mess that "Bush" got us into. McCain would end up just being a 3rd term for "Bush" and we really DO NOT want that to happen.

Juanita Harris, Antioch, California   May 5th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Wwhat did McCaiin ever do for Hispanics? He only wanted to grant amnesty for illegals, thus annoying my relatives who are in line to immigrate legally. Err, Doug R., who is the joke???

hmmmmm.....sounds fishy   May 5th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

its about time that blacks and browns and whites get it together……and the word of the day is: TOGETHER

Jessica, GA   May 5th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

I guess the Republicans want change too.

Juan Carlo McCain/Maria clinton 08…..The real dream team

hmmmmm.....sounds fishy   May 5th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

Mc Cain is just courting you back across the border

Ian   May 5th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

How about killing THREE birds with ONE stone? By bringing ALL of our troops home we can end the conflict in Iraq, use our military to protect our own borders, and improve our own economy by not spending billions of dollars every day by having our troops overseas.

By the way, 80% of the money going into Iraq is unnacounted for.

Ron Paul '08

Eli   May 5th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Like any first date with a person of interest that didn't work the first time, don't expect to much of this second date with the Latinos. President already messed that up for GOP seekers.

mk   May 5th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Whatever McCain does, he and the GOP are irrelevant. He would be better off raising the money for charities rather than his campaign, at this point. The party carries no weight.

Jose in Texas   May 5th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

LOL , McCain….WE'RE NOT DUMMYS AS YOU THINK………….

Anita in NC   May 5th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Whomever any NATURALIZED American citizen chooses, it's their business.

It's the illegal voters, those that are NOT CITIZENS, but register to vote with state issued or falsified driver's licenses and/ or id cards that pollute our elections. Voter registration drives are held on the sidewalks of retail shopping centers, churches; driver's license offices and more with no valid proof of right to vote in a US election.

There is an outspoken public movement generated from the current and former Mexican president to influence American elections, soveriegnty and political policy on all levels, by any means possible.
Even the current Mexican president admits to having relatives illegally living in the US.

James   May 5th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

More grownup responses by the Obama Youth manning the blogoshere. Good Lord I fear for the future of this party.

Jones in California   May 5th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

Flip flopper. Trust me No Hispanic will vote for McCain this fall, they 're smart than you think and they 're suffering in this economy. GAS @4.50, war in Iraq, Homes crisis and employment……….This is real people. Don't even count on us because you're making a fool of yourself….

Walter   May 5th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

This is simply pathetic. After turning on Hispanics to get the votes of the far right, he turns back to them and asks for their support.

Every person of color (or person of reason, for that matter) should be insulted by this shameless and hypocritical coward.

Dori in AZ   May 5th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

So, now Sen. McCain is courting Hispanic voters. Hhhmmm. As I recall, he became a bit confused about some key points about the Middle East and who's who doing what to whom. . .

Here's a test for our border state senator. Does he know the reasons for the celebrations of "Cinco de Mayo" and "16 de septiembre"? (Please don't tell me that one is celebrated on May 5th & the other on Sept. 16th, & that it's a good time for a party.)

Pull out those history books!

Obama 2008! Si se puede!

Kevin B   May 5th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

McCain is a joke. He has no idea what he is talking about, and flip-flops every other day on every single issue.

Clinton is the female version of George Bush.

Not that I'm a big fan of Obama, but at least he's partially intelligent…

Obama for Emperor of the World   May 5th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

Mc Cain for President of the USA and Barry for Emperor of the World!!

Read Me   May 5th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

"It was during the Bill Clinton Administration (1995) that the sale of Magnequench to the Chinese was approved (via their surrogates Archibald Cox and the Sextant Group). As the Indianapolis Star reported, the Clinton Administration could have blocked the sale since " Congress gave the president authority to block foreign acquisitions that could threaten national security". That law was available to the Clinton Administration." (This was obtained through a link from the unitedwestand.com website.)

John Marietta, GA   May 5th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

McCains goin gto re united the people. Yah Ummm George promised the same thing and we all see how that turned out. The same people that pull Georges string are in charge of McCain. New face, mew name, same old game. NO MORE MCCAIN!

Ostriches burying our heads in the sand   May 5th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

Hmmm….trying to keep busy….I don't blame him…he needs to stay within the news cycle somehow given that the Dems are getting all the good/bad press these days…

kathleen retired Professional w/woman for obama   May 5th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

Even Hilliary's hometown newspaper states, "She is taking the low
road." Well, hasn't that always been the case.???????

EBC   May 5th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

Grandpa McCain needs a LONG nap.

Can he even say "MUCHO LOCO"!!!!

dustyBin   May 5th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

We isnt CNN publishing spanish speaking comments? I dont see know Speak English signs,

Lictor   May 5th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Today is Cinco de Mayo
Why the memory is selective…. Everyone pay taxes is this country.

Shawn Steele   May 5th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

I think it's pathetic that any one race group has become "more important this election cycle."

Human beings should not be viewed as playing cards, chess pieces or numbers. People are people, and Hispanics, African Americans, Caucasians and all races in the United States are just as important this election cycle as they always have been. Making a Spanish website to try and make friendly with a race group you have been ignoring and mistreating for years isn't going to cut it for any candidate. How quickly we forget the Golden Rule.

viva Mexico!   May 5th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

Illegal Aliens….one word for you

Vamos!

the most Americans have no issue with you coming here to work….as long as you immigrate legally and can be properly accounted for.

the slow visa process is no excuse to jump the fence illegally…..follow the rules or go back home!

Ross Perot   May 5th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

Well Shinola - Dem Dems got dat vote - Mccain will cause the terrorists to road rage a blow up more than a Hookah !

and Conguruent is the CNN Rotten Love - ..

4 sho

The Vote   May 5th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

He was the co-author of the Immigration Reform Bill with Ted Kennedy, that was eventually shot down by Republicans. To support McCain go to mifavpolitician.com this is helarious, they have some cool stuff their!!

Adrian   May 5th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

Wow, it seems that any mention of the role of Latinos in the race unleashes the worst bigotry, derogatory and thoughtless pronoucements about greend cards and fences. As a Latino, I am chuckling to myself and wondering why I even read the rantings of people on here.

So much for the notion of an informed and thoughtful American public .

Jane, NC   May 5th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

Given the seriousness of the problems left by the Bush Administration and the fact that there is little contrast between the proposals of Sen. McCain and the failed policies of Pres. Bush, I cannot see how any American citizen could take a McCain candidacy seriously. But in Sen. Clinton, we will not only have the first woman president, but a most capable candidate who has far more insight into the issues. She is by far the person we need, especially at this moment in time.

Joyce in Florida   May 5th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

Vote for Hillary Clinton period. No Obama and please don't waste votes on John McCain if Obama is not the nominee. You know, everyone could write-in their candidate of choice if their candidate wasn't chosen as the nominee. I believe Hillary Clinton will be our nominee so I won't have to write her name on my ballot. GO HILLARY 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

White Independent   May 5th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

You sir represent more of the same. There is something happening when people vote not just for the party they belong to but the hopes they hold in common – that whether we are rich or poor; black or white; Latino or Asian; whether we hail from Iowa or New Hampshire, Nevada or South Carolina, we are ready to take this country in a fundamentally new direction. That is what’s happening in America right now. Change is what’s happening in America.

wait a minute   May 5th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

I hope Hillary wins so McCain can take her down for good.

Speaking English with a Hispanic accent doesn't mean the speaker is stupid. Often these older Hispanic people are much more knowledgable than the young folks.

Most Hispanics or other foreigners respect seniors much better than we do.

E. C., Houston, Texas   May 5th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

If John McCain doesn't take a strong stance against Illegal Aliens and forgets the 'path to citizenship'….he won't have a prayer winning the election. Illegal Aliens have ruined not only our society, but have tried to destroy our Moral Values, by their crime, prostitution, un American mores, drugs, cheating, stealing and fathering children out of wedlock. Marriage is secondary to these people who come to this country illegally and drop kids at the first hospital. McCain had better consider Legislation that prohibits a woman who is Illegal in giving birth to a 'citizen' and being allowed to stay in this country. Ridiculous!

Montana is Obama Country   May 5th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

…………..Sí Se Puede.

…………..Sí Se Puede.

…………..Sí Se Puede.

………….Sí Se Puede.

……………….Barack Obama for Latino's..

…………………………………….Barack Obama for AMERICA……

Shayna   May 5th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

What an oxymoron…McCain courting hispanics . LMAO

Hillary is the only one that has ever done anything for hispanics…or blacks for that matter.

OUT WITH MCSAME AND OUT WITH OBAMA.
HILLARY'S THE WINNER HERE.

mama4obama   May 5th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Amazed….

the fact that they are here ILLEGALLY says alot.

I agree that they are trying to find a better life and I for one support that, but it has to be done legally. Im from Arizona and I know the strain it can put on the economy. If you are not bilingual you can kiss job opportunities goodbye. I find that to be most unfortunate given that this country speaks English.

If they want to come to this country then I think they should learn to speak our language…as would be expected if we went elsewhere and they should be paying into the government just like the rest of us, but that is not what is happening. If that were what was happening…immigration would not be an issue.

Come in legally…or dont come in at all. JMO.

OBAMA 08….

smart voters don't vote for hillary   May 5th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

OBAMA: “We let the special interests put their thumbs on the economic scales. The result has been a distorted market that creates bubbles instead of steady, sustainable growth; a market that favors Wall Street over Main Street, but ends up hurting both.”

check out what hillary says on Hillary Clinton on CNN. 3:06 to 3:09. she says the same thing, only dumbed down. Plagiarism.

Billy G in Las Vegas   May 5th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

how do you say "A Hispanic American voting for a Republican is like a Chicken voting for Col Sanders" in Spanish?

Phil Newton Murphy, Oregon   May 5th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

Stinko de Mayo

Jezenla   May 5th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

Hispanics don't like adulterous liars either!

Anonymous   May 5th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

Jan, are you from Texas, Mississippi, or Alabama?

Phil Newton Murphy, Oregon   May 5th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

Now that's…rich.

Adios, McSame.

Anonymous   May 5th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

"We expect our president to be brilliant and learned, so should the voters."

Have the last eight years taught you nothing? We expect our president to be "one of us." In the US today that means stupid, intellectually lazy and completely unwilling to learn about the larger world around him. But we would like to have a beer with him.

Why else is anyone who speaks at a level higher than a six-year-old seen as an elitist? Why is someone who speaks truth when it is unpopular viewed as out of touch? Why else would someone who grew up black in America, dedicated his life to public service, worked his way into one of the finest universities in the world, and just recently paid off his student loans in his 40s be seen as out of touch?

We get the leader we deserve.

Turner   May 5th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

I wonder how long it will be before Hillary copies McCain 'again' and puts up Her version of the website?

Two proud moderate Republicans

McCain / Hillary 08

sigh   May 5th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

hey Doug…what have you ever done for Hispanics?…the solution to the immigration issue starts with each one of us!

Mike - Texas   May 5th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

McCain will open the flood gates to illegals as wide, if not wider than either Clinton or OBama.

Remember this, when you are out looking for a job.

All 3 need to be stopped!!!!!

Linda   May 5th, 2008 3:32 pm ET

Barack wants everyone in this country to have dignity. He is fighting for a better America for you. Don't buy into the same old thing politicians have been saying for years. Don't believe Hillary or McSame.

Change we can belive in –Barack Obama.

O/08

sigh   May 5th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

Hey Mitchell, please, could you play the fear tactics even harder…you are pathetic…hey cat lovers, McCain is going to kill all the cats as soon as he's elected…vote Obama…pathetic

Sick&Tired   May 5th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

Juan McSame, Need I say more?

Linda, TX   May 5th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

Barack wants everyone in this country to have dignity. He is fighting for you. Don't buy into the same old thing politicians have been telling you for years. Do believe it.

Change we can believe in–Barack Obama.

O/08

Dinah, NM   May 5th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

Look at Hillary's history. She used black people and she will use Latinos.

Wake up, and McSame is not your friend. Just as GW turn his head, McSame will do the same for minorities.

Obama 08

Veterans Against McCain   May 5th, 2008 3:27 pm ET

THIS MAY WORK IF YOU WERE RUNNING AGAINST PAT BUCHANON, BUT THE DEMOCRATS HAVE TWO REAL CONTENDORS THIS YEAR.

david   May 5th, 2008 3:27 pm ET

LETS SEE WHAT DREAM HE'LL SELL TO THE LATINOES

Jerry   May 5th, 2008 3:26 pm ET

John says "my party reaches out to every citizen, every American,"
maybe thats why there are no African Americans on the
Republican side of Congress.

Jerry

Stephen David   May 5th, 2008 3:26 pm ET

Adios John. Adios.

hope=fear   May 5th, 2008 3:25 pm ET

to John Smith:
did you learn that in college? Is that where you learned to spell "elitist"?

Tired of W, OH   May 5th, 2008 3:25 pm ET

McSame is getting a free ride in the media. My most recent favorite McCain comment is this:

"My friends, I will have an energy policy which will eliminate our dependence on oil from Middle East that will then prevent us from having ever to send our young men and women into conflict again in the Middle East.”

He virtually admitted that we went to war for oil! Of course he's stammering about it now and trying to explain it away, but he let the (not-so-)secret out of the bag! This was just glossed over by the media and the dem candidates aren't hitting him on this! Add this to his endorsement by that nut-job Haggee. It's sickening the way McSame is skating through this while every word that Obama says is twisted and scrutinized. The Conservative News Network is doing everything they can to extend the Bush dynasty!

Mike   May 5th, 2008 3:24 pm ET

Yeah, this is sad. Sad we're stuck with this guy while a genius like Mitt Romney gets left behind because of his religion. I can't believe I'm stuck voting for this clown McCain, but Obama and Hillary are complete jokes.

Roger   May 5th, 2008 3:22 pm ET

Re; John Smith:
Hey John, what country do you live in? Your comment suggests that over 90% of the voters be white. Are you white, JOHN SMITH?

Richard W. Cohen   May 5th, 2008 3:22 pm ET

There is no such thing as an illegal immigrant. They are legally defined as aliens. They have breached our border knowingly and illegally, and committed identity theft to work in this country. They are not citizens. They are not even immigrants.

Those are facts. Anything else is propaganda.

kathleen retired Professional w/woman for obama   May 5th, 2008 3:21 pm ET

DEAR GOOD HISPANIC PEOPLE. HE DON'T CARE ABOUT YOU!!!
MC CAIN DON'T CARE AND NEITHER DOES BILL OR HILLARY CARE ABOUT US.

VOTE OBAMA NO MATTER WHAT THEY SPIN.

Funny   May 5th, 2008 3:20 pm ET

Wake up. Hillary is not attacking Barack, she's attacking you. If she can keep you focused on something trivial, you won't pay attention to what’s really happening in Washington. It's worked for her all these years to the tune of $109. million dollars. Why should she want you to take the wool off your eyes now? She wants to make more money, and not think about you.

Don't be fooled Americans, we want a president who will change DC– who's going to tell us the truth. We're sick of lies.

Vote for Barack, change how Washington works.

Obama 08

norb   May 5th, 2008 3:20 pm ET

You go John! McCain/Lieberman/Keating 08!

Farrell, Houston, Tx   May 5th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

Hispanics in Arizona are being rounded up, jailed and bused back to Mexico and this has been going on before McCain start running for president. That's right people, he's helped his state to process this and they haven't stopped. Do your own research, I travel to Phoenix once a month to visit family, I know the truth.

hillary= war, hate, racism, intolerance,   May 5th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

YES we can 3 more SD for Obama
today this afternoon 3 more will be announced officially!!!!!!!!!!

go to the LAtimes, NY times, Huftington post, they all have it there,
CNN will you ever publish that?????L

Voter   May 5th, 2008 3:15 pm ET

Hey, Hispanic voters, pssst. If you vote for McCain you will be drafted and off to war in no time……

Anonymous   May 5th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

When Obama gets the nomination and picks Richardson for VP, this "story" is going to seem even less relevant.

SMS   May 5th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

Who is the real elitist?? A pat on the head and 30 bucks in the wallet might sway a few folks, but the truth is it's more of the same misleading, elitist, top-down Beltway nonsense that's gotten us into the mess we're in.

OBAMA/RICHARDSON 08!   May 5th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

McCain has got what it takes to attract Hispanic votes he is WHITE that is all it takes for them !!!!!

Obama 08!

Chrissy, TX   May 5th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

McCain gets my vote in Nov if Obama gets the Dem nominee. I am an American of Mexican descent and I would never vote for a person who sat in the pews for 20yrs and exposed his children to pure hatred. This change that Obama talks about is beliefs that he embraced from this pastor. Anyone that says otherwise is just in denial. Like I said before, this country may not be perfect but there is nowhere else that I would rather be than here! God Bless America and Hillary Clinton!

@americans   May 5th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

McCain before the nomination will get the Hispanic votes!

McCain after the nomination has lost his will, his conviction, pandering to the far-right ideologues, abandoned the guest worker program to shore up his conservative credentials by calling for border fencing first and deportation later; com'on…Hispanics will not buy this pandering.

McCain has forever lost the Hispanic votes!

Hispanics for Democrat!!!!

TexasVet   May 5th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

JC,

You're right he won't leave "US" stuck there with old equipment. He'll just leave us STUCK, and when we finally do get back we'll have the same pitiful GI BILL because he won't vote for the NEW GI BILL.

OBAMA 08

Hispanics for Obama   May 5th, 2008 3:07 pm ET

SI SE PUEDE!!!!!!! A vote for John McCain, is a vote for the minutemen.

Yes We Can.
Obama 08.

kvsmith in FL   May 5th, 2008 3:07 pm ET

McCain has had forever to make changes while working as a Senator. He didn't do it then and he wouldn't as President. The military currently had outdated equipment, a horrible GI bill, unequal pay, poor veteran's benefits and care, horrible living quarters for most, so where has McCain been. If he hasn't always been fighting for the military or if he hasn't been mostly successful in looking out for military members, why should we believe things will be different if he is the President? Being captured doesn't make you a great leader, so don't be confused. I'm not trying to minimize his service or sacrifice, but we have all sacrificed much due to Bush and Republican incompetence! Don’t be fooled for a third time in a row. Simple accounting, you can’t reduce your income while increasing your spending. It’s called robbing Peter to pay Paul and eventually Peter will want to get paid. Unfortunately Peter is otherwise know as China, so we are forced to subjugate ourselves to a communist nation that sells us subpar products and continues to commit human rights violations.

rice, bryan   May 5th, 2008 3:07 pm ET

wasn't it the gop that complained that bill clinton let the mexicans in the u.s.. and now all of a sudden they want their vote, take about flip-flop.

patirque in ok   May 5th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

POR QUE!

DJ, LA, CA   May 5th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

McCain is a fraud. The conservative base was up in arms over HIS yes HIS congressional bill that BUSH backed. Now is trying to claim "he got the message?" and will build a stronger border.

While at the same time trying to pretend that the GOP cares about the rights of low-wage or illegal immigrant workers?

How are we going to get tough on terror, when we can't even defend our own borders with millions of undocumented people crossing in from Mexico each year?

Eddie   May 5th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

I have no problem with hispanics,but I find it odd that McCain would say the republican party is all inclusive and never put forth the effort to get generations of black American voters cocerns heard ever.We will build a fence to keep you out ,but we want you here.Sounds very crooked for a straight shooter,scary.

BJ Mcgee   May 5th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

He is the only man for the job. DEMOCRATS have no clue what we need they are a bunch on IDIOTS

mimi de la cruz foe OBAMA   May 5th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

HEY FOLKS STOP CALLING WARBUCK GRANDPA.

HE IS MORE LOONIE GRAMPS.

kvsmith in FL   May 5th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

Are you kidding me? I hope fellow Hispanics don't fall for this clown as they did for George Bush. Republicans do not have our best interest at heart. It's all about getting votes and then forgetting about our concerns until the next election cycle. Like African Americans, all Hispanics don't look or think alike. We are all not from Mexico or have family members living in poverty in a 3rd world country. We have the same concerns as most other Americans, so why do our issues and concerns have to be simplified to immigration reform? They don't get it, so stop trying to be one of them and be your self. This guy is George Bush 3rd. He is just a mouthpiece trying to cap off a long career of not being a very effective Senator. He has had 20 years to do something about gas prices, global warming, immigration reform, etc. Now he has so many ideas that are all pretty much stupid. Where was he when Congress and the Senate was Republican lead? Don't be fooled!!!

Al, NY NY   May 5th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

So what does the right wing of the GOP say about this? He is almost in lock-step with BO and HRC on this issue. Is this his attempt to attract the Hispanic vote while he alienates the zenophobes in his own party? A bit of a balancing act on his part….

MD   May 5th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

Oh, so McCane finally learned how to COUNT?

That is his first lesson in economics. The future of America suddenly seems much brighter.

broadstreet buddy   May 5th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

Jan - everybody who fought in the war for independence did not speak English. As a matter of fact it was even proposed that French be the official language because in Europe, diplomacy was conducted in French. So hold your horses about spanish. The rates for second generation immigrants speaking enlish is 94%, almost as high as the english speaking percentage for people living in the south (lol).

But seriously, I hope McCain realizes that Cinco de mayo does not apply to every hispanic. In America its just another excuse to drink, as if Monday wasn't enough.

Griff   May 5th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

The Man of the Moment, stikes again…

David Goldman for OBAMA   May 5th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

LOL DOES HE THINK LATINOS WILL ACTUALLY FALL

FOR THIS. LATINOS LIVE & WORK IN THE SAME AMERICA

THE REST OF US DO. THEY HAVE TO PAY THE $4.00

GAS, PAY THE SAME HIGH FOOD PRICES & HAVE THE

SAME PEOPLE TO THANK FOR IT ALL.. BUSH, WARBUCKS,

& HILLARY.

drz   May 5th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

After Voting To Declare English As The National Language, McCain Launches Spanish-Language Website (from TP).

58 white old ladies for OBAMA   May 5th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

OH YEA FOLKS.

WARBUCKS IS OUT TO WOO LATINOS.

THAT WILL WORK, BECAUSE LATINOS LOVE

THAT 100 YEAR WAR?, LIKE THE PLAGUE, HIGH GAS

PRICES, HIGH FOOD COSTS, & ECONOMIC HARDSHIP,

LIKE THE REST OF US. WOE IS HE KIDDING.

LATINOS ARE AMERICANS IN THE SAME TROUBLE

THAT THE REST OF US AMERICANS ARE.

Doug R.   May 5th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

More flip flopping and pandering for votes. What has this false patriot McCain ever done for Hispanics?? This man is a joke.

Sharon Minnesota   May 5th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

Hillary Clinton in 08 or John McCain. No Obama ever.

Amazed!!!   May 5th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

Wow Jan,

Hmmm I wonder what side of the Civil War your ancestors fought on? Probably not the Union side huh? Not all illegal immigrants are thieves, murderers, drug dealers, drug runners, etc. What an incredibly racist statement to make! Most are hard workers, just attempting to find a better life for their families! By the way, there are also African, West Indian, Caribbean, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, Cuban, Venezuelan…immigrants that have served this country tremendously, not only Caucasian Europeans.

It's people like you that we regret to hand America over to!

mitchell   May 5th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

mccain will start the 'war on immigrants',soon after taking office.latinos beware!vote for obama.he has a plan to make you legal.hillary will be bickering with republicans ,instead of solving your problems, fairly.

Ben   May 5th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

To all latinos. My wife of forty years is a mexican. She is a legal resident of the United states. She has suffered on many occasions racial predjudice whenever she went shopping. Cesar Chavez stood up for you. Obama will fight for you. Vote for Obama.Que Dios te bendiga

Joe on the Street   May 5th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

Amigo McCain/08

John Smith   May 5th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

We need real change in the criteria for "voting" in any election for the presidency". Here is my proposal, and I await your comments:

Only people with at least an AA degree from a community college should vote for the nominee. That is, we need only those who are "informed" about policy issues to vote.

We expect our president to be brilliant and learned, so should the voters.

Dee   May 5th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

haha..

Hispanics people hate old guys

Deborah   May 5th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

CNN is so PRO Hillary Rotten Clinton that I can not believe that they gave Grandpa Munster some space on their Political ticker.

Down with CNN

shelly in IL   May 5th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

McCain admitted that "the troops are in Iraq because of oil" enough said!

Nando, Florida   May 5th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

He should he really was Born In Panama JUAN MCCAIN!!

Jason   May 5th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

To Jan McCain is the one who wants to build a fence to secure the borders. Dems are against it. Both Clinton were for it then flip flopped to court hispanics in Texas.

Hillary wants americans to have to pay for tuition costs for illegals.

Women for Obama   May 5th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

He and his party are sadly funny. Our Hispanic citizens are no more fooled by his sudden concern (on Cinco de Mayo) than were our African American cicitzens fooled by his new found concern on MLK Day. Shameless.

Jan   May 5th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

Wow, talk about giving our Country to the CHINESE! ?

Sounds like McCain wants the USA to become The United States of Mexico!!! Sorry, But my Dutch, German, English, & AMERICAN INDIAN ancestors who served AMERICA - in the Revolutionary War for INDEPENDENCE, the Civil War, The Spanish-American war (to keep this Country AMERICAN), WWI, WWII, AND The Korean War - did NOT fight to make this Country's language "English as a SECOND language" & to hand her over to illegal's, drug runners, drug dealers, & worse!!!

I have NO problem with folks who want to make USA their home LEGALLY & legitimately, but we are failing MISERABLY when we hand our land over to lairs, cheats, theives, & murderers with NO REGULATION!!!

We better get wise REAL QUIK, American's, before we lose EVERYTHING!!!

Dana in Arizona   May 5th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

Arizona is solving the illegal immigration problem on its own. The Federal Government and all three candidates are unwilling to do anything about it.

Ed Van Hoosen, Texas   May 5th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

I would not put it past the Hispanics to vote for the very person that will
build the fence to keep them out. They aren't too politically savvy, voting
for Hillary and all.

Brian   May 5th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

This is by far the funniest thing I have seen.

This man does not relate to Hispanics in any way shape or form

After further review,Texas   May 5th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

You may as well go to Mexico and get their vote too John,Oh,I forgot they are already here and voting for you with a green card.

KOREAN VET   May 5th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

So Sad… Doing anything. Obama is going to wax you in November.
We need someone who is not old and senile.

Marine   May 5th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

Better than BO and a woman who supposedly had not idea that her husband was having affairs.

Keep killing each other DEMS

proud army and navy mom   May 5th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

no mccain, i think that your vote for an illegal war has harmed us. you smile as our troops are on the frontline getting killed and injured. you disgust me.

JC   May 5th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

McCain is the only half decent choice for President. He may be old but he has the experience and won't leave our military stuck with outdated equipment.

Brian   May 5th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

Hispanics for McCain we all know that the Republicans are the party for equality!

Pay no attention that ONLY White Protestant Males are the only ones ever to be nominated for President or Vice President by the Republican party.

Stacy Clarks   May 5th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

YEA, NOT GONNA FLY GRANDPA

DEMOCRATS IN 08!!!!!!!!!!!!

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