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June 20, 2006

House Race Hotline Update: Cannon Fodder

straw.gif Rep. Chris Cannon (R-UT 03) may have gotten a late gift in his primary battle against businessman John Jacob. The candidates have been dueling for weeks over immigration, with Cannon drawing the most fire for his past support of guest worker legislation. Now the tables have turned. Jacob is accused of hiring immigrants without work permits. According to the charges, Jacob helped them set up a company to subcontract with his business.

The allegations are the latest salvos in a campaign that has gotten unusually personal. The anti-illegal immigration Team America PAC aired ads alleging Cannon supports amnesty. Meanwhile, Cannon is calling Jacob's backers "xenophobes." The election has ramifications for border security hardliners. If Jacob wins, will third-party groups continue to pour money into races against more moderate GOP incumbents and frontrunners? Or will a Cannon victory temper some of their enthusiasm? [JOSH KRAUSHAAR] hrhlogo.gif


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