Richard Ziser (R), US Senate, NV (Challenger)
Americans for Legal Immigration PAC Candidate Questionnaire
Campaign & Candidate Information
Name of Candidate: Richard Ziser
Name of Campaign Committee: Ziser for U.S Senate
Mailing Address: 5013 W Alta Dr, Las Vegas NV 89107
Phone Contact Information: 702-878-0358
Campaign E-mail and website: www.ziserforsenate.com
State and District: U.S. Senate/Nevada
Political Party: Republican
Is the candidate (Incumbent, Challenger, Open Seat): Challenger
Campaign Funds Raised (as of most recent reporting cycle): abt $500,000
This form completed by: Lucille Lusk, Deputy Campaign Director; reviewed and approved by Richard Ziser
Candidate Background Information
Prior political or campaign experience: Chaired the Nevada Protection of Marriage Initiative Campaign, which passed with almost 70% of the vote in 2000 and again in 2002. Ran for school board. Assisted in several campaigns. Chaired Nevada Concerned Citizens, a family and public policy group.
Top Campaign Issues:
I will fight to reduce federal taxes and oppose new taxes. I support a complete reform and simplification of the federal tax structure. I am working to build an environment of freedom in which jobs and opportunity can flourish. I will continue to stand for the family and work to protect our American values. I will not back down in the face of terrorism. I will work to secure our borders. I will fight to return the courts to their proper role as interpreters of the law, not as lawmakers.
Education, Awards & Honors:
California State Polytechnic University - BS Industrial Engineering.
Simon Greenleaf University - MA specializing in theology, law and ethics.
District Information
Please give a brief description of your district: Entire state of Nevada.
Percentage of Democrat, Republican, and Unaffiliated Voters:
As of Aug 30, 2004 – R 40.6%, D 40.4%, other 19%
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) 8
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) 8
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)
My position paper on illegal immigration is extensive, but a thumbnail sketch is found below from my answer to the Reno Gazette Journal/News 4 election guide questionnaire.
The effort to control illegal border crossings since the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act has failed. The reason for this failure is a lack of enforcement of existing immigration laws combined with easy access to taxpayer funded benefits. We should not give unfair rewards to those who disregard U.S. law to enter the United States. Any temporary worker program must put American citizens first, then those who comply with U.S. immigration law should be given consideration. Illegal workers in this country must be required to return home and apply for the legal temporary worker program.
I have also addressed this issue in campaign materials, sometimes with detail as above and sometimes as a bulleted “Enforce all immigration laws.�
What do you feel your opponent’s stance on illegal immigration or immigration reform is or would be?
Based on his voting record and his statements, Harry Reid cannot be counted on to enforce existing immigration laws.
Have you been endorsed by or received contributions from any other immigration reform or illegal immigration reduction groups at this time? Not presently.
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
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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
Richard Ziser (R), US Senate, NV (Challenger)
Americans for Legal Immigration PAC Candidate Questionnaire
Campaign & Candidate Information
Name of Candidate: Richard Ziser
Name of Campaign Committee: Ziser for U.S Senate
Mailing Address: 5013 W Alta Dr, Las Vegas NV 89107
Phone Contact Information: 702-878-0358
Campaign E-mail and website: www.ziserforsenate.com
State and District: U.S. Senate/Nevada
Political Party: Republican
Is the candidate (Incumbent, Challenger, Open Seat): Challenger
Campaign Funds Raised (as of most recent reporting cycle): abt $500,000
This form completed by: Lucille Lusk, Deputy Campaign Director; reviewed and approved by Richard Ziser
Candidate Background Information
Prior political or campaign experience: Chaired the Nevada Protection of Marriage Initiative Campaign, which passed with almost 70% of the vote in 2000 and again in 2002. Ran for school board. Assisted in several campaigns. Chaired Nevada Concerned Citizens, a family and public policy group.
Top Campaign Issues:
I will fight to reduce federal taxes and oppose new taxes. I support a complete reform and simplification of the federal tax structure. I am working to build an environment of freedom in which jobs and opportunity can flourish. I will continue to stand for the family and work to protect our American values. I will not back down in the face of terrorism. I will work to secure our borders. I will fight to return the courts to their proper role as interpreters of the law, not as lawmakers.
Education, Awards & Honors:
California State Polytechnic University - BS Industrial Engineering.
Simon Greenleaf University - MA specializing in theology, law and ethics.
District Information
Please give a brief description of your district: Entire state of Nevada.
Percentage of Democrat, Republican, and Unaffiliated Voters:
As of Aug 30, 2004 – R 40.6%, D 40.4%, other 19%
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) 8
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) 8
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)
My position paper on illegal immigration is extensive, but a thumbnail sketch is found below from my answer to the Reno Gazette Journal/News 4 election guide questionnaire.
The effort to control illegal border crossings since the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act has failed. The reason for this failure is a lack of enforcement of existing immigration laws combined with easy access to taxpayer funded benefits. We should not give unfair rewards to those who disregard U.S. law to enter the United States. Any temporary worker program must put American citizens first, then those who comply with U.S. immigration law should be given consideration. Illegal workers in this country must be required to return home and apply for the legal temporary worker program.
I have also addressed this issue in campaign materials, sometimes with detail as above and sometimes as a bulleted “Enforce all immigration laws.�
What do you feel your opponent’s stance on illegal immigration or immigration reform is or would be?
Based on his voting record and his statements, Harry Reid cannot be counted on to enforce existing immigration laws.
Have you been endorsed by or received contributions from any other immigration reform or illegal immigration reduction groups at this time? Not presently.
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
s
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
