Thread: Joe Wilson (R), US Congress, SC District 2 (Incumbent)

Campaign & Candidate Information

Name of Candidate: Joe Wilson

Name of Campaign Committee: Joe Wilson for Congress

Mailing Address: 634 Sunset Boulevard (HWY 378), Post Office Box 2145
West Columbia, SC 29171

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

Campaign E-mail and website: http://www.joewilsonforcongress.com/ joe@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: Dino Teppara



Candidate Background Information

Prior political or campaign experience: S.C. 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

Please refer to biography for more information:
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: South Carolina does not register by Party.


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 Answers

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 positions on illegal immigration, generally speaking, some Democrats in Congress have been 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 numerous 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.

Campaign & Candidate Information

Name of Candidate: Joe Wilson

Name of Campaign Committee: Joe Wilson for Congress

Mailing Address: 634 Sunset Boulevard (HWY 378), Post Office Box 2145
West Columbia, SC 29171

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

Campaign E-mail and website: http://www.joewilsonforcongress.com/ joe@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: Dino Teppara



Candidate Background Information

Prior political or campaign experience: S.C. 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

Please refer to biography for more information:
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: South Carolina does not register by Party.


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 Answers

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 positions on illegal immigration, generally speaking, some Democrats in Congress have been 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 numerous 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.