Do you want to know if new immigrants can vote or where the candidates stand on the topic of immigration issues? Here with some help from About.com's political News & Issues Guides, you'll find a variety of perspectives on the candidates' stance on immigration, as well as some voting information for newcomers.
Whether you're a new citizen who wants to make an informed decision at the polls or a future immigrant curious to know if a new Administration means changes in immigration policy, you'll find it in this immigration elections guide.
Democratic Candidates - Barack Obama and Joe Biden
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The son of an immigrant and a man who has blamed Mexico for America's immigration woes, stand united on immigration reform. They believe the answer lies in stronger border security and a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
- Barack Obama on Immigration
- Joe Biden on Immigration
- Obama 101: Immigration Reform (Deborah White, Guide to U.S. Liberal Politics)
Republican Candidates - John McCain and Sarah Palin
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The maverick and the pitbull with lipstick. John McCain is well known for his involvement in immigration reform. Unfortunately his VP candidate is known for far, far less.
- John McCain on Immigration
- Sarah Palin on Immigration
- John McCain's immigration Platform
(Justin Quinn, Guide to U.S. Conservative Politics) - John McCain on Immigration Reform (Tom Head, Guide to Civil Liberties)
- Sarah Palin on 10 Major Issues (Justin Quinn, Guide to U.S. Conservative Politics)
Presidential Debate
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Immigration was left off of the list of debate topics, but it did come up in conversation.
Are the Presidential Candidates U.S. Citizens?
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Genealogy Guide, Kimberly Powell lays the rumors to rest whether or not Obama and McCain are "natural-born citizens" and therefore eligible to be this country's president.
Frequently Asked Voting Questions for New Immigrants
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Voting is a right of all United States citizens, and new immigrants are often curious as to their voting privileges. Whether you're a naturalized citizen or a permanent resident, you'll find the answers to your voting questions.
