McCain: Adding LGBT Protections to Immigrant Bill Would be Like Adding “Taxpayer-Funded Abortion”
David Weigel of Slate examines Sen. John McCain’s recent statements on the immigration reform bill. When asked about the potential inclusion of LGBT protections, which is part of President Obama’s current proposal, McCain replied, “I think it is a red herring,” adding that “you may as well add ‘taxpayer-funded abortion.’”