Thread: ENDORSED- Joe Wilson (R-SC/2), US Congress, (Incumbent)

ALIPAC FEDERAL CANDIDATE QUESTIONS

Campaign & Candidate Information

Name of Candidate: Joe Wilson

Name of Campaign Committee: Joe Wilson for congress

Mailing Address: 634 Sunset Boulevard (Hwy 378), PO Box 2145
West Columbia, SC 29171

Phone Contact Information: (803) 926 1413 (Michael Rentier- Campaign Manager, Michael@joewilsonforcongress.com


Campaign E-mail and website: Joe@Joewilsonforcongress.com
http://www.joewilsonforcongress.com


State and District: SC-02

Political Party: Republican

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

Campaign Funds Raised as of most recent reporting cycle: $400,000

This form completed by (Candidate and Campaign Managers Only): Dino Teppara


Candidate Background Information

Prior political or campaign experience:
SC State Senate 1985-2001

Top Campaign Issues: National Defense, Economy


Education, Awards & Honors:
B.A., Washington & Lee University, 1969; J.D., University of South Carolina, 1972

Bio at http://joewilson.house.gov/Biography/


District Information

Please give a brief description of your district:
It consists of 8 full counties and 3 partial counties and runs from Columbia to Hilton Head Island.


Percentage of Democrat, Republican, and Unaffiliated Voters:



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)
9

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)

I have been consistent in my message that our nation's immigration laws must be obeyed and enforced. This is a matter of fairness to legal immigrants and it involves our national security.


What do you feel your opponent’s stance on illegal immigration or immigration reform is or would be?

My opponent is a Democrat, and while I do not know his position on illegal immigration, generally speaking, some Democrats in Congress have bee supportive of amnesties for illegal aliens, which I oppose.

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

I have worked with numberous organizations, and illegal immigration is one of the subjects that we discuss. I have stated clearly I do not support amnesties for illegal immigrants and want to work to close loopholes in our immigration system.

Would you openly accept an endorsement and or contribution from ALIPAC?

Yes.

Please use the remainder of this space to share any further opinions on these issues. (optional)

ALIPAC FEDERAL CANDIDATE QUESTIONS

Campaign & Candidate Information

Name of Candidate: Joe Wilson

Name of Campaign Committee: Joe Wilson for congress

Mailing Address: 634 Sunset Boulevard (Hwy 378), PO Box 2145
West Columbia, SC 29171

Phone Contact Information: (803) 926 1413 (Michael Rentier- Campaign Manager, Michael@joewilsonforcongress.com


Campaign E-mail and website: Joe@Joewilsonforcongress.com
http://www.joewilsonforcongress.com


State and District: SC-02

Political Party: Republican

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

Campaign Funds Raised as of most recent reporting cycle: $400,000

This form completed by (Candidate and Campaign Managers Only): Dino Teppara


Candidate Background Information

Prior political or campaign experience:
SC State Senate 1985-2001

Top Campaign Issues: National Defense, Economy


Education, Awards & Honors:
B.A., Washington & Lee University, 1969; J.D., University of South Carolina, 1972

Bio at http://joewilson.house.gov/Biography/


District Information

Please give a brief description of your district:
It consists of 8 full counties and 3 partial counties and runs from Columbia to Hilton Head Island.


Percentage of Democrat, Republican, and Unaffiliated Voters:



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)
9

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)

I have been consistent in my message that our nation's immigration laws must be obeyed and enforced. This is a matter of fairness to legal immigrants and it involves our national security.


What do you feel your opponent’s stance on illegal immigration or immigration reform is or would be?

My opponent is a Democrat, and while I do not know his position on illegal immigration, generally speaking, some Democrats in Congress have bee supportive of amnesties for illegal aliens, which I oppose.

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

I have worked with numberous organizations, and illegal immigration is one of the subjects that we discuss. I have stated clearly I do not support amnesties for illegal immigrants and want to work to close loopholes in our immigration system.

Would you openly accept an endorsement and or contribution from ALIPAC?

Yes.

Please use the remainder of this space to share any further opinions on these issues. (optional)

Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC/2) is ALIPAC’s Choice for Congress

For Immediate Release Friday, October 29, 2004

Contact: William Gheen
President, Americans for Legal Immigration PAC
(866) 329-3999
WilliamG@alipac.us www.Alipac.us

Americans for Legal Immigration PAC added their support and endorsement to Congressman Joe Wilson’s campaign for Congress today.

“Congressman Wilson is clearly in touch with the mood of the public on this issue.� says William Gheen, President of ALIPAC. “Illegal immigration and immigration reform is an issue on the rise in the Carolinas. The vast majority of our legal citizens want more done to protect our state budgets, health care systems, law enforcement agencies, and school systems from the largest wave of illegal immigration in our nation’s history.�

Joe Wilson was endorsed due to his responses to ALIPAC’s candidate survey found at http://www.alipac.us and his campaign messages at http://JoeWilsonforCongress.com

Congressman Wilson has received a grade of “A� on immigration reform issues at http://betterimmigration.com for his legislative record during his first term. He has indicated that he opposes amnesties and “guest worker� programs for illegal aliens along with other rewards such as in-state tuition and driver licenses. Congressman Wilson considers illegal immigration a threat to our national security.

“We can’t protect our nation if we can’t protect our borders.� Gheen says. “We hope that other legislators will follow the lead of Congressman Wilson on this issue and we hope the voters of South Carolina will return him to Congress. Across America, citizens are organizing to provide more support to candidates like Congressman Joe Wilson because he is willing to stand with America’s legal citizens against illegal immigration.�

Americans for Legal Immigration PAC is a national political action committee with supporters every state. Based in North Carolina, ALIPAC’s goal is to provide more support for candidates that support immigration reform and illegal immigration reduction. More information at www.ALIPAC.us

Paid for by Americans for Legal Immigration
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

Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC/2) is ALIPAC’s Choice for Congress

For Immediate Release Friday, October 29, 2004

Contact: William Gheen
President, Americans for Legal Immigration PAC
(866) 329-3999
WilliamG@alipac.us www.Alipac.us

Americans for Legal Immigration PAC added their support and endorsement to Congressman Joe Wilson’s campaign for Congress today.

“Congressman Wilson is clearly in touch with the mood of the public on this issue.� says William Gheen, President of ALIPAC. “Illegal immigration and immigration reform is an issue on the rise in the Carolinas. The vast majority of our legal citizens want more done to protect our state budgets, health care systems, law enforcement agencies, and school systems from the largest wave of illegal immigration in our nation’s history.�

Joe Wilson was endorsed due to his responses to ALIPAC’s candidate survey found at http://www.alipac.us and his campaign messages at http://JoeWilsonforCongress.com

Congressman Wilson has received a grade of “A� on immigration reform issues at http://betterimmigration.com for his legislative record during his first term. He has indicated that he opposes amnesties and “guest worker� programs for illegal aliens along with other rewards such as in-state tuition and driver licenses. Congressman Wilson considers illegal immigration a threat to our national security.

“We can’t protect our nation if we can’t protect our borders.� Gheen says. “We hope that other legislators will follow the lead of Congressman Wilson on this issue and we hope the voters of South Carolina will return him to Congress. Across America, citizens are organizing to provide more support to candidates like Congressman Joe Wilson because he is willing to stand with America’s legal citizens against illegal immigration.�

Americans for Legal Immigration PAC is a national political action committee with supporters every state. Based in North Carolina, ALIPAC’s goal is to provide more support for candidates that support immigration reform and illegal immigration reduction. More information at www.ALIPAC.us

Paid for by Americans for Legal Immigration
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