From The Arizona Star, 5/23/07:
http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/politics/184320
Pearce calls for McCain to resign
By Daniel Scarpinato
arizona daily star
PHOENIX —
A Phoenix-area Republican legislator called on Sen. John McCain to
resign from his seat Tuesday if he continues to miss votes while
campaigning for president.
State Rep. Russell Pearce of Mesa also said he regrets supporting Sen.
Jon Kyl during last year's election because the senator now supports a
comprehensive immigration bill — though he stopped short of calling
for Kyl's resignation.
"It's about time we start cleaning house if that's what it takes,"
said Pearce, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee.
According to the Washington Post, McCain has missed 43 votes, nearly
50 percent of the current Congress' votes.
In comparison, Hillary Clinton has missed less than 2 percent of votes
and Barack Obama has missed 6.4 percent, according to the Post.
"We need a senator," Pearce said.
"I think if McCain wants to be a full-time candidate and not be at the
Senate, he ought to consider resigning."
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