James F. Hopson (R), US Congress, TX Dist. 28 (Open Seat)
Americans for Legal Immigration PAC Candidate Questionnaire
Campaign & Candidate Information
Name of Candidate: James F. Hopson
Name of Campaign Committee: James F. Hopson for Congress
Mailing Address: 200 N. River 150
Seguin, Texas 78155
Phone Contact Information: 830-379-4729 or 210 333-3977
Campaign E-mail and website:jin@jamesfhopson.com jamesfhopson.com
State and District: Texas 28th Congressional
Political Party: Republican
Is the candidate (Incumbent, Challenger, Open Seat): Open Seat
Campaign Funds Raised (as of most recent reporting cycle):$40,000
This form completed by:
Candidate Background Information
Prior political or campaign experience: None
Top Campaign Issues: Economic Growth
Education, Awards & Honors:
QUALIFICATIONS
• Attorney-at-law licensed in the State of Texas, United States Tax Court, Southern and Northern United States District Courts in Texas
• Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, and Registered Investment Advisor
• Former College of Management Dean and graduate professor
• Eagle Scout
EDUCATION
• Doctor of Jurisprudence, Master of Science in Accounting and Taxation, Bachelor of Arts
MILITARY
• United States Army, Special Forces, Disabled American Veteran
PUBLICATIONS
• Income Tax Fundamentals published by Irwin, contributor to Handbook of Estate Planning published by Dow Jones-Irwin, and several continuing education programs
• 36 published business articles
District Information
Please give a brief description of your district: long narrow strip with all or parts of 11 counties going from San Marcos to Laredo and including parts of San Antonio.
Percentage of Democrat, Republican, and Unaffiliated Voters:
Using the last Presidential race Rep. Bush 49% Dem. Gore 51%, Senate Race same year Rep. Hutchison 56% Dem. Kelly 44%
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)
To address some of the border issues first let me say we have a disconnect between economic policies and immigration policies. We need a policy that recognizes our needs and the needs of undocumented workers and grants some type of temporary resident status. We need a policy that supports circular migration. Study shows 80% of undocumented workers want to return home where their families live. Employment opportunities for low-skilled jobs are expected to increase by 7.7% but the pool of Americans willing to do the work will shrink. If you remember not long ago they arrested 300 undocumented workers at Wal-Mart. Did you see a line afterward of people wanting those jobs? No. Currently there are 53 million low skilled jobs available in the US which is expected to increase to 61 Million by 2010 & most Americans don’t want them.
Our friends to the south are not coming over to blow up buildings but to pick crops, work in restaurants and hotels. We want low food and produce cost, inexpensive restaurant meals, and cheap hotels that their labor helps provide, if we didn’t, you would see a demand for certified illegal immigration free products and/or services. But you don’t, because we want cheap products and services. We spend $3 billion on border patrol to stop illegal entry. The result is that the crossing point just moves, risk of death increases, coyotes fees go up as does the cost of fake documents. The Soviets proved you can close a border if you want to. We wink at illegal immigration. We need to concentrate on stopping terrorism and finding a reasonable immigration policy that accommodates our needs and theirs.
Reducing illegal immigration should be a top priority for America? (1-10) 8
Reducing illegal immigration is important to the voters of my district? (1-10) 8
Illegal Immigrants should be deported when detected in the interior of the US? (1-10) 8
Illegal Immigration is a threat to our national security? (1-10) 4 (only a small number of terrorists)
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) 5
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 above
What do you feel your opponent’s stance on illegal immigration or immigration reform is or would be? Do not know
Have you been endorsed by or received contributions from any other immigration reform or illegal immigration reduction groups at this time? No, don’t know who they are.
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
James F. Hopson (R), US Congress, TX Dist. 28 (Open Seat)
Americans for Legal Immigration PAC Candidate Questionnaire
Campaign & Candidate Information
Name of Candidate: James F. Hopson
Name of Campaign Committee: James F. Hopson for Congress
Mailing Address: 200 N. River 150
Seguin, Texas 78155
Phone Contact Information: 830-379-4729 or 210 333-3977
Campaign E-mail and website:jin@jamesfhopson.com jamesfhopson.com
State and District: Texas 28th Congressional
Political Party: Republican
Is the candidate (Incumbent, Challenger, Open Seat): Open Seat
Campaign Funds Raised (as of most recent reporting cycle):$40,000
This form completed by:
Candidate Background Information
Prior political or campaign experience: None
Top Campaign Issues: Economic Growth
Education, Awards & Honors:
QUALIFICATIONS
• Attorney-at-law licensed in the State of Texas, United States Tax Court, Southern and Northern United States District Courts in Texas
• Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, and Registered Investment Advisor
• Former College of Management Dean and graduate professor
• Eagle Scout
EDUCATION
• Doctor of Jurisprudence, Master of Science in Accounting and Taxation, Bachelor of Arts
MILITARY
• United States Army, Special Forces, Disabled American Veteran
PUBLICATIONS
• Income Tax Fundamentals published by Irwin, contributor to Handbook of Estate Planning published by Dow Jones-Irwin, and several continuing education programs
• 36 published business articles
District Information
Please give a brief description of your district: long narrow strip with all or parts of 11 counties going from San Marcos to Laredo and including parts of San Antonio.
Percentage of Democrat, Republican, and Unaffiliated Voters:
Using the last Presidential race Rep. Bush 49% Dem. Gore 51%, Senate Race same year Rep. Hutchison 56% Dem. Kelly 44%
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)
To address some of the border issues first let me say we have a disconnect between economic policies and immigration policies. We need a policy that recognizes our needs and the needs of undocumented workers and grants some type of temporary resident status. We need a policy that supports circular migration. Study shows 80% of undocumented workers want to return home where their families live. Employment opportunities for low-skilled jobs are expected to increase by 7.7% but the pool of Americans willing to do the work will shrink. If you remember not long ago they arrested 300 undocumented workers at Wal-Mart. Did you see a line afterward of people wanting those jobs? No. Currently there are 53 million low skilled jobs available in the US which is expected to increase to 61 Million by 2010 & most Americans don’t want them.
Our friends to the south are not coming over to blow up buildings but to pick crops, work in restaurants and hotels. We want low food and produce cost, inexpensive restaurant meals, and cheap hotels that their labor helps provide, if we didn’t, you would see a demand for certified illegal immigration free products and/or services. But you don’t, because we want cheap products and services. We spend $3 billion on border patrol to stop illegal entry. The result is that the crossing point just moves, risk of death increases, coyotes fees go up as does the cost of fake documents. The Soviets proved you can close a border if you want to. We wink at illegal immigration. We need to concentrate on stopping terrorism and finding a reasonable immigration policy that accommodates our needs and theirs.
Reducing illegal immigration should be a top priority for America? (1-10) 8
Reducing illegal immigration is important to the voters of my district? (1-10) 8
Illegal Immigrants should be deported when detected in the interior of the US? (1-10) 8
Illegal Immigration is a threat to our national security? (1-10) 4 (only a small number of terrorists)
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) 5
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 above
What do you feel your opponent’s stance on illegal immigration or immigration reform is or would be? Do not know
Have you been endorsed by or received contributions from any other immigration reform or illegal immigration reduction groups at this time? No, don’t know who they are.
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
