Thread: Lynn Westmoreland(R), US Congress, GA 8th District (Open)

Campaign & Candidate Information

Name of Candidate: Lynn Westmoreland

Name of Campaign Committee: Westmoreland for Congress

Mailing Address: PO Box 458, Sharpsburg, GA 30277

Phone Contact Information: 770-502-7978 phone

Campaign E-mail and website: info@lynnwestmoreland.org;
www.lynnwestmoreland.org <http://www.lynnwestmoreland.org/>

State and District: GA-08

Political Party: Republican

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

Campaign Funds Raised (as of most recent reporting cycle):
Total raised: $1,177,102.50

This form completed by: Lynn Westmoreland


Candidate Background Information

Prior political or campaign experience:
Served in the state legislature from 1992-2004
State House, District 104 and District 86 (after redistricting).
Republican Leader from 2001-2003 (stepped down as Leader to run for
Congress)


Top Campaign Issues:
Winning the war on terrorism; Protecting our borders; Protecting our
moral values; and eliminating the IRS and reducing taxes.

Education, Awards & Honors:
* Attended Georgia State University
* Named Legislator of the Year for 2004 by the Georgia Home
Education Association
* The National Federation of Independent Business has awarded me
its Legislator of the Year Award and has endorsed my campaign for
Congress
* District Attorneys of Georgia awarded me the Commitment to
Justice Award
* Endorsed by the United States Chamber of Commerce, National
Right to Life, National Taxpayers Union Campaign Fund, 60 Plus
Association, American Conservative Union, US Senator Saxby Chambliss and
all of the Georgia Republican Congressman

District Information

Please give a brief description of your district:
The Eighth Congressional District encompasses parts of 15 counties, and
three whole counties, generally south of Atlanta. The district extends
from Columbus up to Carrollton, over to Conyers, and south to Macon.

Percentage of Democrat, Republican, and Unaffiliated Voters:
We don’t have registration by party in Georgia, but the district voted
gave President Bush 68.92% of the vote in 2000, and the Republican
nominee for US Senate received 65.68%.

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, I have publicly spoken in favor of legal immigration, and in favor
of both deportation of illegal immigrants and allowing local law
enforcement to assist federal authorities with immigration violations.
http://www.gpb.org/gptv/votersguide/district_8.asp has my answers on
immigration from Georgia Public Broadcasting.


What do you feel your opponent’s stance on illegal immigration or
immigration reform is or would be?
My opponent favors allowing all illegal immigrants to be converted to
legal status.


Have you been endorsed by or received contributions from any other
immigration reform or illegal immigration reduction groups at this time?
Not of which I am aware, however, some of my biggest supporters are
individuals that strongly support immigration reform.


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

Campaign & Candidate Information

Name of Candidate: Lynn Westmoreland

Name of Campaign Committee: Westmoreland for Congress

Mailing Address: PO Box 458, Sharpsburg, GA 30277

Phone Contact Information: 770-502-7978 phone

Campaign E-mail and website: info@lynnwestmoreland.org;
www.lynnwestmoreland.org <http://www.lynnwestmoreland.org/>

State and District: GA-08

Political Party: Republican

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

Campaign Funds Raised (as of most recent reporting cycle):
Total raised: $1,177,102.50

This form completed by: Lynn Westmoreland


Candidate Background Information

Prior political or campaign experience:
Served in the state legislature from 1992-2004
State House, District 104 and District 86 (after redistricting).
Republican Leader from 2001-2003 (stepped down as Leader to run for
Congress)


Top Campaign Issues:
Winning the war on terrorism; Protecting our borders; Protecting our
moral values; and eliminating the IRS and reducing taxes.

Education, Awards & Honors:
* Attended Georgia State University
* Named Legislator of the Year for 2004 by the Georgia Home
Education Association
* The National Federation of Independent Business has awarded me
its Legislator of the Year Award and has endorsed my campaign for
Congress
* District Attorneys of Georgia awarded me the Commitment to
Justice Award
* Endorsed by the United States Chamber of Commerce, National
Right to Life, National Taxpayers Union Campaign Fund, 60 Plus
Association, American Conservative Union, US Senator Saxby Chambliss and
all of the Georgia Republican Congressman

District Information

Please give a brief description of your district:
The Eighth Congressional District encompasses parts of 15 counties, and
three whole counties, generally south of Atlanta. The district extends
from Columbus up to Carrollton, over to Conyers, and south to Macon.

Percentage of Democrat, Republican, and Unaffiliated Voters:
We don’t have registration by party in Georgia, but the district voted
gave President Bush 68.92% of the vote in 2000, and the Republican
nominee for US Senate received 65.68%.

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, I have publicly spoken in favor of legal immigration, and in favor
of both deportation of illegal immigrants and allowing local law
enforcement to assist federal authorities with immigration violations.
http://www.gpb.org/gptv/votersguide/district_8.asp has my answers on
immigration from Georgia Public Broadcasting.


What do you feel your opponent’s stance on illegal immigration or
immigration reform is or would be?
My opponent favors allowing all illegal immigrants to be converted to
legal status.


Have you been endorsed by or received contributions from any other
immigration reform or illegal immigration reduction groups at this time?
Not of which I am aware, however, some of my biggest supporters are
individuals that strongly support immigration reform.


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