Thread: Endorsed- Jim Holt (R), US Senate, AR (Challenger)

Americans for Legal Immigration PAC Candidate Questionnaire


Campaign & Candidate Information

Name of Candidate: (State) Senator Jim Holt

Name of Campaign Committee: Jim Holt for U.S. Senate

Mailing Address: PO Box 7361, Springdale, AR, 72766

Phone Contact Information: (479)-306-7888

Campaign E-mail and website: jimholt@jimholt.us www.jimholt.us

State and District: AR, state

Political Party: Republican

Is the candidate (Incumbent, Challenger, Open Seat): Challenger

Campaign Funds Raised (as of most recent reporting cycle): $102,000

This form completed by: Jason Sheppard, Executive Campaign Manager



Candidate Background Information

Prior political or campaign experience: Successful runs for Arkansas Representative (2000) and Arkansas Senate (2002).


Top Campaign Issues: Ending Judicial Activism, Passing a Federal Marriage Amendment, Improving National Security, Eliminating Government Waste and Overspending


Education, Awards & Honors: Served in U.S. Army, ranked among the best (top 3%) of NCO’s, received NCO of the quarter (102nd MI Btn), Honorably Discharged. A-rating with NRA. Endorsed by National Right to Life, Veterans’ Vision, others.


District Information

Please give a brief description of your district: State of Arkansas (the contested seat is in the U.S. Senate). Historically a Democrat state, but less so in recent years. This is partly due to disenchantment of conservative southern Democrats with an increasingly liberal national Democrat party.


Percentage of Democrat, Republican, and Unaffiliated Voters: Slightly more Democrats than Republicans, but there are large numbers of conservative Democrats. Arkansas’ first Republican U.S. Senator since the post-Civil War Reconstruction era was elected just 8 years ago, and only lost his re-election bid due to his own personal problems. Therefore, both of Arkansas’ U.S. Senators are currently Democrat.


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) 9

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)
On our main campaign flyer: “[Jim Holt] has a thorough plan to secure our borders, deport people who are here illegally, and to stop terrorists in their tracks.�

From our primary election flyer:
Jim will work to enforce our immigration laws and to restore security to our borders. ‘A nation that will not secure its borders will cease to be a nation.’-Jim (c.f. http://www.jimholt.us/images/Holts2004.jpg )

From our campaign’s website: http://www.jimholt.us/issues.htm#immigration

From an article covering a speech given by Holt during the primary for this race:
[Holt] said the government should toughen penalties on companies that hire illegal aliens hoping to secure cheap labor. It ends up costing taxpayers when those workers tap into the government social service system, he said. “Employers may get cheap labor… but that is only because many of the costs of having illegals in the country are shifted to the taxpayers,� he said. “This cost shifting is a sophisticated form of theft that must end.� (c.f. https://library.ardemgaz.com/SecureAuth ... gal+aliens )

From a press release regarding his opponent’s plan to make the IRS Child Tax Credit fully refundable, and therefore eligible to illegal aliens:
See press release on page 4 below

What do you feel your opponent’s stance on illegal immigration or immigration reform is or would be?
Enabling the IRS Child Tax Credit to be made available to illegal aliens; socialized Health Care “free� to illegal aliens; six more years of doing nothing to secure our borders;

Have you been endorsed by or received contributions from any other immigration reform or illegal immigration reduction groups at this time?

Not yet;

Would you openly accept an endorsement and or contribution from ALIPAC?
Yes, certainly! With respect to a contribution, we feel that Senator Lincoln is VERY vulnerable, but we have not had the funding necessary to sufficiently expose our opponent’s liberal voting record. With just a relatively small amount of television advertising and voter education, I believe Lincoln will suffer a politically mortal wound.




AFTER COMPLETING THIS FORM, PLEASE SAVE THE DOCUMENT AND EMAIL IT BACK TO US AT WILLIAMG@ALIPAC.US

PAID FOR BY AMERICANS FOR LEGAL IMMIGRATION PAC

AMERICANS FOR LEGAL IMMIGRATION PAC
Post Office Box 30966
Raleigh, NC 27622-0966
(919) 787-6009
Toll Free: (866) 329-3999
FAX: (919) 573-0302
FEC ID: C00405878

Americans for Legal Immigration PAC Candidate Questionnaire


Campaign & Candidate Information

Name of Candidate: (State) Senator Jim Holt

Name of Campaign Committee: Jim Holt for U.S. Senate

Mailing Address: PO Box 7361, Springdale, AR, 72766

Phone Contact Information: (479)-306-7888

Campaign E-mail and website: jimholt@jimholt.us www.jimholt.us

State and District: AR, state

Political Party: Republican

Is the candidate (Incumbent, Challenger, Open Seat): Challenger

Campaign Funds Raised (as of most recent reporting cycle): $102,000

This form completed by: Jason Sheppard, Executive Campaign Manager



Candidate Background Information

Prior political or campaign experience: Successful runs for Arkansas Representative (2000) and Arkansas Senate (2002).


Top Campaign Issues: Ending Judicial Activism, Passing a Federal Marriage Amendment, Improving National Security, Eliminating Government Waste and Overspending


Education, Awards & Honors: Served in U.S. Army, ranked among the best (top 3%) of NCO’s, received NCO of the quarter (102nd MI Btn), Honorably Discharged. A-rating with NRA. Endorsed by National Right to Life, Veterans’ Vision, others.


District Information

Please give a brief description of your district: State of Arkansas (the contested seat is in the U.S. Senate). Historically a Democrat state, but less so in recent years. This is partly due to disenchantment of conservative southern Democrats with an increasingly liberal national Democrat party.


Percentage of Democrat, Republican, and Unaffiliated Voters: Slightly more Democrats than Republicans, but there are large numbers of conservative Democrats. Arkansas’ first Republican U.S. Senator since the post-Civil War Reconstruction era was elected just 8 years ago, and only lost his re-election bid due to his own personal problems. Therefore, both of Arkansas’ U.S. Senators are currently Democrat.


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) 9

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)
On our main campaign flyer: “[Jim Holt] has a thorough plan to secure our borders, deport people who are here illegally, and to stop terrorists in their tracks.�

From our primary election flyer:
Jim will work to enforce our immigration laws and to restore security to our borders. ‘A nation that will not secure its borders will cease to be a nation.’-Jim (c.f. http://www.jimholt.us/images/Holts2004.jpg )

From our campaign’s website: http://www.jimholt.us/issues.htm#immigration

From an article covering a speech given by Holt during the primary for this race:
[Holt] said the government should toughen penalties on companies that hire illegal aliens hoping to secure cheap labor. It ends up costing taxpayers when those workers tap into the government social service system, he said. “Employers may get cheap labor… but that is only because many of the costs of having illegals in the country are shifted to the taxpayers,� he said. “This cost shifting is a sophisticated form of theft that must end.� (c.f. https://library.ardemgaz.com/SecureAuth ... gal+aliens )

From a press release regarding his opponent’s plan to make the IRS Child Tax Credit fully refundable, and therefore eligible to illegal aliens:
See press release on page 4 below

What do you feel your opponent’s stance on illegal immigration or immigration reform is or would be?
Enabling the IRS Child Tax Credit to be made available to illegal aliens; socialized Health Care “free� to illegal aliens; six more years of doing nothing to secure our borders;

Have you been endorsed by or received contributions from any other immigration reform or illegal immigration reduction groups at this time?

Not yet;

Would you openly accept an endorsement and or contribution from ALIPAC?
Yes, certainly! With respect to a contribution, we feel that Senator Lincoln is VERY vulnerable, but we have not had the funding necessary to sufficiently expose our opponent’s liberal voting record. With just a relatively small amount of television advertising and voter education, I believe Lincoln will suffer a politically mortal wound.




AFTER COMPLETING THIS FORM, PLEASE SAVE THE DOCUMENT AND EMAIL IT BACK TO US AT WILLIAMG@ALIPAC.US

PAID FOR BY AMERICANS FOR LEGAL IMMIGRATION PAC

AMERICANS FOR LEGAL IMMIGRATION PAC
Post Office Box 30966
Raleigh, NC 27622-0966
(919) 787-6009
Toll Free: (866) 329-3999
FAX: (919) 573-0302
FEC ID: C00405878

Americans for Legal Immigration PAC (ALIPAC) Endorses Senator Jim Holt for US Senate (AR)

For Immediate Release Wednesday, October 20, 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) is pleased to announce our endorsement of Senator Jim Holt for US Senate in Arkansas based on his commitment to reduce illegal immigration, secure America’s borders, and restrict welfare to those that violate our immigration laws.

“Americans want more done to stop the recent wave of illegal immigration that is the largest in our nation’s history.� says William Gheen, President of ALIPAC. “The cost to the taxpayers is in the billions and our health care systems, educational systems, and law enforcement agencies are struggling to cope. We are offering our support to Senator Jim Holt because he is the candidate of choice by voters that want illegal immigration reduced.�

ALIPAC’s members have endorsed Jim Holt because he has illustrated that illegal immigration concerns are an important part of his campaign. He received high rankings on his candidate survey which can be viewed at www.alipac.us Jim Holt has stated he will oppose amnesty for illegal immigrants, oppose benefits such as driver licenses and in-state tuition for those that break our immigration laws, and will support the deportation of illegal aliens currently in the US.

NumbersUSA and Americans for Better Immigration give Holt’s opponent, Blanche Lincoln, a low grade of ‘D+’ due to her recent legislative activities. In 2003, Senator Lincoln co-sponsored S.1545 “Dream Act� to grant in-state tuition and amnesty to illegal aliens. She has also co-sponsored several bills that provide amnesties for illegal aliens 2000-2003. Senator Lincoln’s recent legislative behavior diverges from her earlier posture on illegal immigration.

“The American public does not want their tax dollars subsidizing tuition and providing benefits to people that are in our country illegally.� William Gheen said. “They also oppose amnesty for illegal aliens. Senator Lincoln is an amnesty supporter and she supports social welfare for illegal aliens. ALIPAC calls on the voters of Arkansas to support Senator Jim Holt for US Senate because he will represent the will of the public on this issue.�

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Americans for Legal Immigration PAC (ALIPAC) Endorses Senator Jim Holt for US Senate (AR)

For Immediate Release Wednesday, October 20, 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) is pleased to announce our endorsement of Senator Jim Holt for US Senate in Arkansas based on his commitment to reduce illegal immigration, secure America’s borders, and restrict welfare to those that violate our immigration laws.

“Americans want more done to stop the recent wave of illegal immigration that is the largest in our nation’s history.� says William Gheen, President of ALIPAC. “The cost to the taxpayers is in the billions and our health care systems, educational systems, and law enforcement agencies are struggling to cope. We are offering our support to Senator Jim Holt because he is the candidate of choice by voters that want illegal immigration reduced.�

ALIPAC’s members have endorsed Jim Holt because he has illustrated that illegal immigration concerns are an important part of his campaign. He received high rankings on his candidate survey which can be viewed at www.alipac.us Jim Holt has stated he will oppose amnesty for illegal immigrants, oppose benefits such as driver licenses and in-state tuition for those that break our immigration laws, and will support the deportation of illegal aliens currently in the US.

NumbersUSA and Americans for Better Immigration give Holt’s opponent, Blanche Lincoln, a low grade of ‘D+’ due to her recent legislative activities. In 2003, Senator Lincoln co-sponsored S.1545 “Dream Act� to grant in-state tuition and amnesty to illegal aliens. She has also co-sponsored several bills that provide amnesties for illegal aliens 2000-2003. Senator Lincoln’s recent legislative behavior diverges from her earlier posture on illegal immigration.

“The American public does not want their tax dollars subsidizing tuition and providing benefits to people that are in our country illegally.� William Gheen said. “They also oppose amnesty for illegal aliens. Senator Lincoln is an amnesty supporter and she supports social welfare for illegal aliens. ALIPAC calls on the voters of Arkansas to support Senator Jim Holt for US Senate because he will represent the will of the public on this issue.�

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