Thread: ENDORSED: Cynthia Matthews (D), Congress, CA-26 (Challenger)

ALIPAC FEDERAL CANDIDATE QUESTIONS

Campaign & Candidate Information

Name of Candidate: Cynthia Matthews

Name of Campaign Committee: Cynthia Matthews for Congress Committee

Mailing Address:
PO Box 7998
La Verne, CA 91750

Phone Contact Information: David Constantine Communications Director
909-815-1784

Campaign E-mail and website: vote4matthews@matthews4congress.com
http://www.matthews4congress.com

State and District: CA-26

Political Party: Democrat

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

Campaign Funds Raised as of most recent reporting cycle:
Roughly $75,000 as of 10/20/04

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


Candidate Background Information

Prior political or campaign experience: Worked on campaigns as strategist. Never run for office before.

Top Campaign Issues:
Job Outsourcing & Illegal Immigration

Education, Awards & Honors: BS Environmental Science, University of La Verne.


District Information

Please give a brief description of your district:
The 26th District is mostly suburban, upper middle class, white.

Percentage of Democrat, Republican, and Unaffiliated Voters:
Dem 34% GOP: 46% Ind. 20%

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)
I have addressed this issue on my website, in my literature, on various radio talk shows, (Jon & Ken, Terry Anderson, George Putnam, et al.) and on TV (Lou Dobbs, CNN) I can send you some examples. I have
also talked about outsourcing and immigration in hundreds of speeches. newspaper interviews, and conversations with voters.

What do you feel your opponent’s stance on illegal immigration or immigration reform is or would be?
David Dreier is a notorious internationalist seemingly hell bent on erasing our borders. His record can be found here at http://betterimmigration.com
It is horrendous.

Have you been endorsed by or received contributions from any other immigration reform or illegal immigration reductions groups at this time?
No, I have only received support from the many concerned individuals here in my district and around the country that have heard about our fight.


Would you openly accept an endorsement and or contribution from ALIPAC?
Absolutely, I feel it would be mutually beneficial. We're all in this together.

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: Cynthia Matthews

Name of Campaign Committee: Cynthia Matthews for Congress Committee

Mailing Address:
PO Box 7998
La Verne, CA 91750

Phone Contact Information: David Constantine Communications Director
909-815-1784

Campaign E-mail and website: vote4matthews@matthews4congress.com
http://www.matthews4congress.com

State and District: CA-26

Political Party: Democrat

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

Campaign Funds Raised as of most recent reporting cycle:
Roughly $75,000 as of 10/20/04

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


Candidate Background Information

Prior political or campaign experience: Worked on campaigns as strategist. Never run for office before.

Top Campaign Issues:
Job Outsourcing & Illegal Immigration

Education, Awards & Honors: BS Environmental Science, University of La Verne.


District Information

Please give a brief description of your district:
The 26th District is mostly suburban, upper middle class, white.

Percentage of Democrat, Republican, and Unaffiliated Voters:
Dem 34% GOP: 46% Ind. 20%

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)
I have addressed this issue on my website, in my literature, on various radio talk shows, (Jon & Ken, Terry Anderson, George Putnam, et al.) and on TV (Lou Dobbs, CNN) I can send you some examples. I have
also talked about outsourcing and immigration in hundreds of speeches. newspaper interviews, and conversations with voters.

What do you feel your opponent’s stance on illegal immigration or immigration reform is or would be?
David Dreier is a notorious internationalist seemingly hell bent on erasing our borders. His record can be found here at http://betterimmigration.com
It is horrendous.

Have you been endorsed by or received contributions from any other immigration reform or illegal immigration reductions groups at this time?
No, I have only received support from the many concerned individuals here in my district and around the country that have heard about our fight.


Would you openly accept an endorsement and or contribution from ALIPAC?
Absolutely, I feel it would be mutually beneficial. We're all in this together.

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