Can McCain Bridge Immigration Divide in Arizona? Sen. John McCain's iconoclastic views on immigration policy have made him an unpopular member of his own party in his home state of Arizona. But his stand comes out of long experience in the state most affected by illegal immigration, and he has managed to champion immigration reform despite Arizona GOP opposition.

Can McCain Bridge Immigration Divide in Arizona?

Can McCain Bridge Immigration Divide in Arizona?

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Super Tuesday

On Feb. 5, 24 states will hold presidential nominating contests. Find out what's at stake, region by region.

Sen. John McCain's iconoclastic views on immigration policy have made him an unpopular member of his own party in his home state of Arizona. But his stand comes out of long experience along the border in the state most heavily affected by illegal immigration.

As McCain's immigration policies have evolved, he has managed to champion immigration reform despite Arizona GOP opposition.