Indeed, in addition to the McCain photo, there is a host of examples of prominent McCain surrogates attending ACORN events, signing ACORN legislation, or complimenting the group's efforts.

Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, for example, partnered with ACORN in March 2008 for a "Homeownership Promotes The Economy" taskforce. More recently, Crist declared that -- contrary to GOP outrage -- he was not upset with the group's voter registration efforts in his state. The New York Times reported that ACORN supported a law signed by Governor Crist, which "changed the rules last year to restore the voting rights of about 112,000 former convicts."

In July 2005, meanwhile, another Republican governor, Rick Perry of Texas, signed ACORN's Lending Law Reform Bill that changed the state's homelending practices.

The beleaguered Democratic-leaning community group Acorn sends over this photograph: John McCain, in March of 2006, sitting beside Florida Rep. Kendrick Meek at an event Acorn co-sponsored in Florida.

The immigration event, which other photos show was packed with red-shirted Acorn member, was co-sponsored by the local Catholic Archdiocese, the SEIU, and other groups.

McCain, still spiting much of his party on immigration at the time, was the headliner.

Bertha Lewis, Acorn's chief organizer, said in a statement that came with the photo, “It has deeply saddened us to see Senator McCain abandon his historic support for ACORN and our efforts to support the goals of low-income Americans."

”We are sure that the extremists he is trying to get into a froth will be even more excited to learn that John McCain stood shoulder to shoulder with ACORN, at an ACORN co-sponsored event, to promote immigration reform," she said.

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Anonymous () 10-14-2008 08:50:34 At least they haven't found FORGED, FAKE BALLOTS FOR MCCAIN among ACORNS documents like they have for OBAMA now in 2 locations, INDIANA and ARIZONA. Reply | Quote 0   0

Ebony Jones () 10-14-2008 15:03:38 Ballots? I think you mean voter registrations. There is a world of difference between voter BALLOTS and voter REGISTRATIONS. Ballots can steal an election, registrations just waste time. Go spread your FUD somewhere else. Reply | Quote 0   0

fish in a barrel allan wallace () 10-14-2008 10:12:08 You are shooting fish in a barrel with a shotgun. Both Obama and McCain are senators - their careers are dependent on being quislings between special interests - now they want to extend their acting careers to a bigger stage. Reply | Quote 0   0

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