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Economic Choices 2008 - Presidential Candidates Grid (Immigration)

NBR's Presidential Candidates Grids

Quickly see where the leading presidential candidates
stand on major business issues.

All information presented here was compiled from official campaign websites
and, where applicable, official legislative websites. The information is not exhaustive.
To explore the candidates' platforms in more depth, visit their websites. Links are provided below.

Immigration

Photo of John McCain

John McCain
U.S. Senator
(R-Arizona)
  • Co-sponsored Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006
  • Tighten security at borders for entry and exit of people and cargo
  • Increase penalties on employers who hire illegal immigrants
  • Create a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants currently in country, paying taxes and obeying laws
  • Help assimilate immigrants by having them learn English, American history, and values of democracy

johnmccain.com mccain.senate.gov

Photo of Barack Obama

Barack Obama
U.S. Senator
(D-Illinois)
  • Allow illegal immigrants to legally stay in U.S. and apply for citizenship if they pay fine and learn English
  • Increase customs and border protection with technology, facilities, and people
  • Crack down on employers who hire illegal immigrants
  • Voted "yes" on the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006

barackobama.com obama.senate.gov

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