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Is the candidate (Incumbent, Challenger, Open Seat): Open Seat
Campaign Funds Raised (as of most recent reporting cycle):
This form completed by: Brett Keeter, Communications Director
Candidate Background Information
Prior political or campaign experience: Currently a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives (elected - 2002), Special Assistant to the U.S. Secretary of Labor (appointed by President George W. Bush – 2001), Republican Nominee for North Carolina House of Representatives (1998)
Top Campaign Issues: Lowering taxes and reducing government regulation on individuals and businesses, especially small businesses; bringing new and better jobs to the Tenth District and helping protect our existing industries; fighting for a return to the traditional values that America was founded on.
Education, Awards & Honors: Bachelor of Arts in History – Belmont Abbey College (2000)
District Information
Please give a brief description of your district: Strong Republican district in Western North Carolina. Largely rural. Major cities include Hickory, Lenoir, Morganton, Lincolnton, Shelby, Mooresville, Banner Elk, Spruce Pine, Bakersville and Forest City. Retiring Republican Congressman Cass Ballenger has held the seat for 18 years and Congressman Jim Broyhill held it for 23 years before that.
Percentage of Democrat, Republican, and Unaffiliated Voters: Registered Democrats totaling 39.5%, Republicans 42.45% and unaffiliated voters 17.86%.
Issue Information
(Please describe your feelings on the following with a number 1-10 or with the response “Undecided� (1=�Strongly Disagree�, 2-4=Disagree, 5=Neutral, 6-9 Agree, 10=Strongly Agree)
Reducing illegal immigration should be a top priority for America? (1-10) 10
Reducing illegal immigration is important to the voters of my district? (1-10) 10
Illegal Immigrants should be deported when detected in the interior of the US? (1-10) 10
Illegal Immigration is a threat to our national security? (1-10) 10
Illegal Immigration is unfair to those that obey the law and legally immigrate? (1-10) 10
Illegal Immigrants should be allowed to receive driver licenses? (1-10) 1
Illegal Immigrants should be allowed to attend state sponsored universities at in state tuition rates? (1-10) 1
Illegal Immigrants currently in the US Should be granted amnesty or enrolled in a “Guest worker program�? (1-10) 1
Federal and state tax dollars should be spent to provide translators and bilingual information in government agencies? (1-10) 1
Penalties provided under current laws should not be enforced on illegal immigrants? (1-10) 1
State and local law enforcement officers should be allowed to assist in immigration law enforcement? (1-10) 10
Illegal aliens that return to their home countries should be allowed to receive social security benefits? (1-10) 1
Short Answer
Has your campaign addressed the topic of illegal immigration in speeches, commercials, ads, or campaign materials? What are those messages? (Please provide sources or examples)
The following is my official position statement on illegal immigration from my website:
Representative McHenry will work to get tough on illegal immigration. This is a problem that has increased rapidly and we are not taking it seriously enough. There are currently an estimated 6 million illegal immigrants in America. We must have improved security on our borders and provide better surveillance equipment. Representative McHenry will oppose any effort to offer amnesty to illegal immigrants and will support efforts to streamline the deportation process. He will also support tough punishment for those found to be knowingly employing illegal immigrants.
What do you feel your opponent’s stance on illegal immigration or immigration reform is or would be?
My opponent has stated that we need to focus not so much on border control but on providing quality “family planning� to other countries to alleviate their population problems.
Have you been endorsed by or received contributions from any other immigration reform or illegal immigration reduction groups at this time? Yes, both Eagle Forum and the Conservative Victory Fund have supported my campaign financially and both are strong advocates for a reduction in illegal immigration.
Would you openly accept an endorsement and or contribution from ALIPAC?
Yes.
AFTER COMPLETING THIS FORM, PLEASE SAVE THE DOCUMENT AND EMAIL IT BACK TO US AT WILLIAMG@ALIPAC.US
Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2004 11:19 am Post subject: McHenry Endorsement Release
Patrick McHenry (R-NC/10) Receives Americans for Legal Immigration Endorsement
For Immediate Release Thursday, October 28, 2004
Contact: William Gheen
President, Americans for Legal Immigration PAC
(866) 329-3999
WilliamG@alipac.us www.Alipac.us
Americans for Legal Immigration PAC (ALIPAC) offers their enthusiastic endorsement of Patrick McHenry for US Congress in North Carolina’s 10th district today. State Representative McHenry offers voters a clear choice for immigration reform.
“Patrick McHenry’s campaign is a good example of how candidates should address the issue of illegal immigration.� says William Gheen, President of ALIPAC. “He has indicated that he opposes any amnesty or guest worker program and that the deportation process should be streamlined. While some candidates rely heavily on the illegal immigration issue, McHenry has offered the voters a choice while maintaining a well balanced campaign. We expect to see Patrick McHenry earn an “A� rating for immigration reform in his first term.�
Patrick McHenry was endorsed due to his responses to ALIPAC’s candidate survey found at http://www.alipac.us , his campaign platform messages at http://www.mchenryforcongress.com and his opponent’s statements on this issue. McHenry’s opponent has made statements that the focus should not be on American border security, but on family planning for other countries. The McHenry campaign estimates that there are six million illegal aliens in America.
“A lot of our members live in Cleveland County.� Gheen says. “They are enthusiastic that they have a clear choice for a strong voice for immigration reform in Congress. Some sources say that we have 15 million illegal aliens in America with an unprecedented amount crossing the border each day. We need a Congress that will turn back this tide. America can’t conserve what is great about our nation with 4,000 people illegally crossing our borders each day with 3 million expected to cross this year.�
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