Will the ‘Dream Act’ be a nightmare for McCain?

[kevinmc]

Carpetbagger

Speaking before a Mexican-American group yesterday, John McCain stated unequivocally in response to a question that he would support the Dream Act (Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act), which offers young people who are living here in violation of immigration laws a chance to earn U.S. citizenship by going to college or enlisting in the military.

Good for him, because the Dream Act is an excellent start in the cause of just immigration reform. Problem is, McCain has also stated several times - to the right-wing National Review and a conference call of right-wing bloggers - that he opposed the Dream Act.