Thread: ENDORSED- Kris Kobach (R), Congress, KS Dist. 3 (Challenger)

ALIPAC FEDERAL CANDIDATE QUESTIONS

Campaign & Candidate Information

Name of Candidate: Kris W. Kobach

Name of Campaign Committee: Kobach for Congress

Mailing Address: 8619 Hauser, Lenexa, KS 66215

Phone Contact Information: 913-642-3903

Campaign E-mail and website: teamkobach@kobachforcongress.com
www.kobachforcongress.com

State and District: Kansas 3rd Congressional District

Political Party: Republican

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

Campaign Funds Raised as of most recent reporting cycle: nearly $900,000

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


Candidate Background Information

Prior political or campaign experience: Counsel to U.S. Attorney General for
Immigration and Border Security, White House Fellow, Overland Park (KS) City
Councilman

Top Campaign Issues: Immigration Reform, National Security, Tax Cuts


Education, Awards & Honors: B.A. in Government, Harvard University, Summa Cum Laude;
M.A. and Ph.D. in Political Science from Oxford University (England) as Marshall
Scholar; J.D from Yale Law School.


District Information

Please give a brief description of your district: KS-3 consists of the Kansas City,
Kansas area (Wyandotte County), the suburbs of the metro area (Johnson County), and
the Eastern portions of Douglas County which includes most of the University of
Kansas.


Percentage of Democrat, Republican, and Unaffiliated Voters: 43% Republican, 35%
Unaffiliated, 32% 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? 10
(1-10)

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) Yes. Kris speaks on these issues constantly, and
immigration reform has been a central point in nearly all of our radio and
television commercials. In speeches and in our paid media, Kris discusses putting
National Guard troops on the border, passing the CLEAR Act, and fighting the
movement for in-state tuition benefits for illegal aliens. Indeed, Kris is even the
lead attorney in a case that is challenging the recent passage of in-state tuition
for illegals in Kansas.


What do you feel your opponent's stance on illegal immigration or
immigration reform is or would be? Dennis Moore is terrible on immigration issues.
He has no desire to bring true reform to the system. His "D" and "F" grades among
immigration groups speak for themselves.


Have you been endorsed by or received contributions from any other
immigration reform or illegal immigration reductions groups at this time? Yes.
Team America PAC and Immigration Reform PAC have endorsed and contributed to our
campaign. Additionally, Congressman Tom Tancredo endorsed Kris early on.


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: Kris W. Kobach

Name of Campaign Committee: Kobach for Congress

Mailing Address: 8619 Hauser, Lenexa, KS 66215

Phone Contact Information: 913-642-3903

Campaign E-mail and website: teamkobach@kobachforcongress.com
www.kobachforcongress.com

State and District: Kansas 3rd Congressional District

Political Party: Republican

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

Campaign Funds Raised as of most recent reporting cycle: nearly $900,000

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


Candidate Background Information

Prior political or campaign experience: Counsel to U.S. Attorney General for
Immigration and Border Security, White House Fellow, Overland Park (KS) City
Councilman

Top Campaign Issues: Immigration Reform, National Security, Tax Cuts


Education, Awards & Honors: B.A. in Government, Harvard University, Summa Cum Laude;
M.A. and Ph.D. in Political Science from Oxford University (England) as Marshall
Scholar; J.D from Yale Law School.


District Information

Please give a brief description of your district: KS-3 consists of the Kansas City,
Kansas area (Wyandotte County), the suburbs of the metro area (Johnson County), and
the Eastern portions of Douglas County which includes most of the University of
Kansas.


Percentage of Democrat, Republican, and Unaffiliated Voters: 43% Republican, 35%
Unaffiliated, 32% 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? 10
(1-10)

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) Yes. Kris speaks on these issues constantly, and
immigration reform has been a central point in nearly all of our radio and
television commercials. In speeches and in our paid media, Kris discusses putting
National Guard troops on the border, passing the CLEAR Act, and fighting the
movement for in-state tuition benefits for illegal aliens. Indeed, Kris is even the
lead attorney in a case that is challenging the recent passage of in-state tuition
for illegals in Kansas.


What do you feel your opponent's stance on illegal immigration or
immigration reform is or would be? Dennis Moore is terrible on immigration issues.
He has no desire to bring true reform to the system. His "D" and "F" grades among
immigration groups speak for themselves.


Have you been endorsed by or received contributions from any other
immigration reform or illegal immigration reductions groups at this time? Yes.
Team America PAC and Immigration Reform PAC have endorsed and contributed to our
campaign. Additionally, Congressman Tom Tancredo endorsed Kris early on.


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)

Americans for Legal Immigration PAC (ALIPAC) Endorses Kris Kobach for Congress (KS-03)

For Immediate Release Thursday, October 21, 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 Kris Kobach for US Congress in (KS-03) based on his commitment to reduce illegal immigration, secure America’s borders, and restrict welfare to those that violate our immigration laws.

“We are a nation of legal immigrants.� says William Gheen, President of ALIPAC. “America’s immigration laws are not being enforced and the public wants leaders that will take action to deter, prevent, and reduce illegal immigration. How can we secure our nation if we don’t secure our borders?�

ALIPAC’s members have endorsed Kris Kobach 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 http://www.alipac.us Kris Kobach has stated that he believes stopping illegal immigration should be a top national priority, that illegal aliens should be deported, and that social welfare and benefits such as driver licenses and taxpayer assistance for college should be denied to those that break America’s immigration laws.

NumbersUSA and Americans for Better Immigration give Kobach’s opponent, Dennis Moore, a low grade of ‘C-’ on immigration issues. Dennis Moore has voted for worker importation measures and to reward illegal aliens with in-state tuition which would cost state taxpayers millions of dollars. Moore has also voted against using troops to reinforce America’s border patrol despite intelligence and media reports that indicate terrorist groups are exploiting the southern border.

“The US Congress has reports that Al-Qaeda and Chechen rebels are crossing our Southern border.� William Gheen said. “Dennis Moore has been more concerned with sponsoring illegal aliens to go to college than protecting our legal citizens from harm. Kris Kobach offers a clear choice for voters that want illegal immigration addressed. ALIPAC has every confidence that Kris Kobach will stand with America’s legal citizens in congress.�

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

Americans for Legal Immigration PAC (ALIPAC) Endorses Kris Kobach for Congress (KS-03)

For Immediate Release Thursday, October 21, 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 Kris Kobach for US Congress in (KS-03) based on his commitment to reduce illegal immigration, secure America’s borders, and restrict welfare to those that violate our immigration laws.

“We are a nation of legal immigrants.� says William Gheen, President of ALIPAC. “America’s immigration laws are not being enforced and the public wants leaders that will take action to deter, prevent, and reduce illegal immigration. How can we secure our nation if we don’t secure our borders?�

ALIPAC’s members have endorsed Kris Kobach 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 http://www.alipac.us Kris Kobach has stated that he believes stopping illegal immigration should be a top national priority, that illegal aliens should be deported, and that social welfare and benefits such as driver licenses and taxpayer assistance for college should be denied to those that break America’s immigration laws.

NumbersUSA and Americans for Better Immigration give Kobach’s opponent, Dennis Moore, a low grade of ‘C-’ on immigration issues. Dennis Moore has voted for worker importation measures and to reward illegal aliens with in-state tuition which would cost state taxpayers millions of dollars. Moore has also voted against using troops to reinforce America’s border patrol despite intelligence and media reports that indicate terrorist groups are exploiting the southern border.

“The US Congress has reports that Al-Qaeda and Chechen rebels are crossing our Southern border.� William Gheen said. “Dennis Moore has been more concerned with sponsoring illegal aliens to go to college than protecting our legal citizens from harm. Kris Kobach offers a clear choice for voters that want illegal immigration addressed. ALIPAC has every confidence that Kris Kobach will stand with America’s legal citizens in congress.�

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