Obama's aunt, Zeituni Onyango from Kenya is living in the Unites States and is facing some problem with immigration. Associates Press revealed that Obama's aunt speaks about living in the United States illegal in memoirs. It also claims that Zeituni is living in government houseing in Boston dispite the fact that the immigration judge denied her request for asylum four years ago. Zeituni not leaving the country wouldnt be a criminal act but an administration violation. CNN wasnt able to show her immigration status. Obama's campaign havent responded to CNN's comment. Zeiituni donated to Obama's campaign on different occasions and taken the titile as a "volunteer resident health advocate." The spokesperson for Obama's campaign says that Obama dosent know about the immigrant status of his aunt and that the necessary procedures would be taken.
I dont think that this issue would really impact Obama's campaign because its not a big issue. Then again it is close to election and it can be percieved in so many ways, with McCain finding every little thing to attach Obama it could be a bad positon for Obama. As long as it doesnt seem that Obama's aunt is not getting special treatment as someone who is in the country illegally, Obama's campaign wouldnt be affected. This can serve as another issue for his patriotism to be questioned because he is looked as a non-American.
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I really do not think that McCain should use this issue against Obama. I believe it has nothing to do with him. People should look at his accomplishments and his decisions and not his family or his background. A large number of citizens have tried to focus more on where he comes from and his funny name, rather than what he can do for this country. Barack Obama is an inspiration to many citizens, they look up to him for motivation. Barack Obama is the "change we need".
I feel like this hasn't really become too much of an issue yet, but I do fear that McCain may use this as political ammunition against Obama. I feel like McCain may use this to attack Obama's stand on immigration, which has become as rather large topic for the candidates. Any screw up at this point in the campaign could be crucial since the election in only two days away.
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