In response to their efforts on the so-called "Gang of Eight" immigration bill, Sens. Jeff Flake and John McCain -- both Republicans from Arizona -- are the subject of a recall effort recently launched by a website called senatorflake.com, Jim Hoft reported at the Gateway Pundit late Sunday.
The site says Flake is "not representing Arizona voters, conservatives, or American citizens" and accuses him of "voting as if he were employed by foreign nationals" who have invaded the country.
"Mr Flake voted to reward criminal foreign national illegal aliens with legal status before even attempting to secure our sovereign borders," the petition reads. "In the Judiciary Committee, Jeff voted against meaningful E-verify enforcement, and he even voted against a measure introduced by Senator Cruz that would block instant access to state and federal welfare benefits for illegal aliens. Jeff Flake is proposing an immigration reform bill S.744 that abdicates Congressional authority to the Secretary of DHS, delays enforcement measures for years, and calls for plans rather than actual security on our sovereign borders and ports of entry. His votes display an utter disdain for the rule of law, national security, and the welfare of taxpaying citizens. We demand he be immediately recalled from office."
The site also says McCain "voted to reward criminal foreign national illegal aliens with legal status before even attempting to secure our sovereign borders with the 700 double-layer fence, as was already required by law in 2006."
"John McCain voted against national security, opposing an amendment requiring biometric visa tracking at all land/sea/air ports of entry prior to rewarding illegal aliens with green cards," the petition against McCain adds.
The site encourages visitors to download PDF copies of the petitions and says it will collect petitions after July 4.
The website does not say who started the petitions nor does it provide any contact information, but a post at Joe My God claims it was started by the Tea Party. The blog does not provide any evidence to back the claim up, however.
The website for the Arizona Secretary of State lists two recall petitions for McCain, but neither one is connected to the immigration bill. No official recall petition for Flake is mentioned.
The Senate is expected to vote Monday on a 1,000 page amendment to the controversial bill. According to a tweet by Sen. Ted Cruz, the amendment was filed on Friday.
"Did you know Leahy/Schumer/Hoeven/Corker amendment to #Go8 is over 1,000 pages & was just filed TODAY w/ vote already on Monday?" he tweeted.
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- Ted Cruz launches national petition to stop Senate immigration bill
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- Houston man accused of threat to kidnap, murder and burn Sen. Ted Cruz
- Immigration attorney: 'Illegal immigration' a 'misnomer of Fox News'
- MoveOn.org video: Saying 'illegal' immigrants fits definition of a hate crime
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