Thread: Kenneth Chase (R), US Congress, MA Dist. 7 (Challenger)

Americans for Legal Immigration PAC Candidate Questionnaire


Campaign & Candidate Information

Name of Candidate: Kenneth G. Chase

Name of Campaign Committee: The Chase Committee

Mailing Address: 573 Main St. #11, Winchester, MA 01890

Phone Contact Information: 617-417-1531

Campaign E-mail and website: contact_chase@chaseforcongress.com; www.chaseforcongress.com

State and District: MA-7th

Political Party: Republican

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

Campaign Funds Raised (as of most recent reporting cycle): Approximately $45,000

This form completed by: Maribeth Armitage, Campaign Manager



Candidate Background Information

Prior political or campaign experience:
Ken Chase began working in politics as a volunteer on Ray Shamie’s Senate campaigns in 1982 and 1984 and helped Fred Laskey become a member of Medford’s School Committee in 1985. In 1988, he ran as the Republican candidate for State Representative in Medford and for City Councilor in 1989. While winning neither race he exceeded all expectations in his hometown! He was the advance man in Bill Weld’s campaign in 1990, during which he met Rudy Giuliani. He then volunteered for the Weld/Cellucci campaign in 1994, the Cellucci campaign in 1998, and Romney’s campaign in 2002.

Top Campaign Issues:
• Illegal immigration
• Funding of No Child Left Behind
• Deficit Spending
• Homeland Security
• Alternative energy plan

Education, Awards & Honors:
Ken attended Malden Catholic High School, where he received his third class TV/radio operators license and was recognized by Who’s Who Among American High School Students. He then studied Romance Languages and played intramural hockey at Boston College (graduated 1983). Ken spent a year as a matriculated student at the Universite de Nantes in France (1981-82), pursuing an interest in military history with visits to the D-Day beaches, the American cemetery at Colleville, and Oradour Sur Glane (location of the greatest massacre, in terms of numbers, ever committed on French soil). On return visits to battlefield sites in Europe, he also visited a concentration camp in Belgium and twice traced the Battle of the Bulge. He continues to pursue contemporary and military history. In 1986, Ken returned to school, spending a semester doing graduate work at Emerson College, followed by a year of study at the California Western School of Law.

District Information
Please give a brief description of your district:
The Seventh Distinct sits at the hub of the Bay State’s future, linking metropolitan Boston with Route 128. It’s home to industry leaders and students from across Greater Boston. Over 45% of the 7th district’s registered voters are not aligned with a particular party, reflecting the district’s long history of fiercely guarded independence. Yet we are not presented with a choice at election time thanks to the gerrymandering ways of Ed Markey and his rigging the system for personal ends.
With larger communities ranging from Framingham to Waltham and Medford to the quiet suburbs of Lincoln and Weston, the Seventh District represents a microcosm for all things possible in Massachusetts. Under Ed Markey’s long tenure we have been lulled into representation that does not reflect our educational, family or economic security requirements.

Percentage of Democrat, Republican, and Unaffiliated Voters:
Registered voters: 379,374
Likely voters: 309,192
% likely voters that are Republican or Unenrolled: 55.76%

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)
Yes, see Campaign Roll-out speech from June 28th, Pushcard, and Op-Ed submitted Oct. 12

What do you feel your opponent’s stance on illegal immigration or immigration reform is or would be?
* In 1996, Ed Markey voted to continue chain migration, allowing illegal immigrants to bring their adult relatives, and their relatives, into the United States.
* In 1990, he voted against maintaining hard caps on immigration.
* In 2004, he voted in favor of rewarding Social Security benefits to illegal aliens from Mexico and in favor of sanctuary policies to protect illegal aliens.
* He voted against authorizing the use of the military to assist in border control in 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2004.
* He has co-sponsored and supported several bills granting amnesty to illegal aliens.
* He voted against HR 2202 in 1996, which would have cracked down on illegal immigration.

Have you been endorsed by or received contributions from any other immigration reform or illegal immigration reduction groups at this time?
No

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





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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: Kenneth G. Chase

Name of Campaign Committee: The Chase Committee

Mailing Address: 573 Main St. #11, Winchester, MA 01890

Phone Contact Information: 617-417-1531

Campaign E-mail and website: contact_chase@chaseforcongress.com; www.chaseforcongress.com

State and District: MA-7th

Political Party: Republican

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

Campaign Funds Raised (as of most recent reporting cycle): Approximately $45,000

This form completed by: Maribeth Armitage, Campaign Manager



Candidate Background Information

Prior political or campaign experience:
Ken Chase began working in politics as a volunteer on Ray Shamie’s Senate campaigns in 1982 and 1984 and helped Fred Laskey become a member of Medford’s School Committee in 1985. In 1988, he ran as the Republican candidate for State Representative in Medford and for City Councilor in 1989. While winning neither race he exceeded all expectations in his hometown! He was the advance man in Bill Weld’s campaign in 1990, during which he met Rudy Giuliani. He then volunteered for the Weld/Cellucci campaign in 1994, the Cellucci campaign in 1998, and Romney’s campaign in 2002.

Top Campaign Issues:
• Illegal immigration
• Funding of No Child Left Behind
• Deficit Spending
• Homeland Security
• Alternative energy plan

Education, Awards & Honors:
Ken attended Malden Catholic High School, where he received his third class TV/radio operators license and was recognized by Who’s Who Among American High School Students. He then studied Romance Languages and played intramural hockey at Boston College (graduated 1983). Ken spent a year as a matriculated student at the Universite de Nantes in France (1981-82), pursuing an interest in military history with visits to the D-Day beaches, the American cemetery at Colleville, and Oradour Sur Glane (location of the greatest massacre, in terms of numbers, ever committed on French soil). On return visits to battlefield sites in Europe, he also visited a concentration camp in Belgium and twice traced the Battle of the Bulge. He continues to pursue contemporary and military history. In 1986, Ken returned to school, spending a semester doing graduate work at Emerson College, followed by a year of study at the California Western School of Law.

District Information
Please give a brief description of your district:
The Seventh Distinct sits at the hub of the Bay State’s future, linking metropolitan Boston with Route 128. It’s home to industry leaders and students from across Greater Boston. Over 45% of the 7th district’s registered voters are not aligned with a particular party, reflecting the district’s long history of fiercely guarded independence. Yet we are not presented with a choice at election time thanks to the gerrymandering ways of Ed Markey and his rigging the system for personal ends.
With larger communities ranging from Framingham to Waltham and Medford to the quiet suburbs of Lincoln and Weston, the Seventh District represents a microcosm for all things possible in Massachusetts. Under Ed Markey’s long tenure we have been lulled into representation that does not reflect our educational, family or economic security requirements.

Percentage of Democrat, Republican, and Unaffiliated Voters:
Registered voters: 379,374
Likely voters: 309,192
% likely voters that are Republican or Unenrolled: 55.76%

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)
Yes, see Campaign Roll-out speech from June 28th, Pushcard, and Op-Ed submitted Oct. 12

What do you feel your opponent’s stance on illegal immigration or immigration reform is or would be?
* In 1996, Ed Markey voted to continue chain migration, allowing illegal immigrants to bring their adult relatives, and their relatives, into the United States.
* In 1990, he voted against maintaining hard caps on immigration.
* In 2004, he voted in favor of rewarding Social Security benefits to illegal aliens from Mexico and in favor of sanctuary policies to protect illegal aliens.
* He voted against authorizing the use of the military to assist in border control in 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2004.
* He has co-sponsored and supported several bills granting amnesty to illegal aliens.
* He voted against HR 2202 in 1996, which would have cracked down on illegal immigration.

Have you been endorsed by or received contributions from any other immigration reform or illegal immigration reduction groups at this time?
No

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

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