Russ Diamond (L), US Congress, PA Dist. 17 (Challenger)
Americans for Legal Immigration PAC Candidate Questionnaire
Campaign & Candidate Information
Name of Candidate: Russ Diamond
Name of Campaign Committee: russdiamond.org
Mailing Address: 109 West Main Street, Annville PA 17003
Phone Contact Information: 717.867.5617
Campaign E-mail and website: www.russdiamond.org; russ@russdiamond.org
State and District: PA-17th Congressional District
Political Party: Libertarian
Is the candidate (Incumbent, Challenger, Open Seat): Challenger
Campaign Funds Raised (as of most recent reporting cycle): N/A
This form completed by: Russ Diamond
Candidate Background Information
Prior political or campaign experience: None
Top Campaign Issues: American security & economic reforms
Education, Awards & Honors: HS Graduate
District Information
Please give a brief description of your district: Lebanon, Dauphin, Schuylkill counties, portions of Berks and Perry counties.
Percentage of Democrat, Republican, and Unaffiliated Voters: 60% R; 30% D 10% I
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) 6 (I don’t believe it’s very high on their radar, although it certainly should be.)
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) 4 (They broke the law. Their sheer numbers, though, may beg a solution other than deportation en masse.)
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)
My plan, “Restoring the City on the Hill,� calls for militarization of our borders and ports to protect against both terrorists and illegal aliens.
What do you feel your opponent’s stance on illegal immigration or immigration reform is or would be?
No clue – they don’t seem to have much of a plan for anything. I’d assume both of them would keep pandering to whatever group they are addressing at the time.
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?
Although I have received endorsements this year, I did not openly seek them, nor will I use them in any campaign materials. The only endorsement I actively seek is that of the voters of the 17th District.
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
Russ Diamond (L), US Congress, PA Dist. 17 (Challenger)
Americans for Legal Immigration PAC Candidate Questionnaire
Campaign & Candidate Information
Name of Candidate: Russ Diamond
Name of Campaign Committee: russdiamond.org
Mailing Address: 109 West Main Street, Annville PA 17003
Phone Contact Information: 717.867.5617
Campaign E-mail and website: www.russdiamond.org; russ@russdiamond.org
State and District: PA-17th Congressional District
Political Party: Libertarian
Is the candidate (Incumbent, Challenger, Open Seat): Challenger
Campaign Funds Raised (as of most recent reporting cycle): N/A
This form completed by: Russ Diamond
Candidate Background Information
Prior political or campaign experience: None
Top Campaign Issues: American security & economic reforms
Education, Awards & Honors: HS Graduate
District Information
Please give a brief description of your district: Lebanon, Dauphin, Schuylkill counties, portions of Berks and Perry counties.
Percentage of Democrat, Republican, and Unaffiliated Voters: 60% R; 30% D 10% I
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) 6 (I don’t believe it’s very high on their radar, although it certainly should be.)
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) 4 (They broke the law. Their sheer numbers, though, may beg a solution other than deportation en masse.)
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)
My plan, “Restoring the City on the Hill,� calls for militarization of our borders and ports to protect against both terrorists and illegal aliens.
What do you feel your opponent’s stance on illegal immigration or immigration reform is or would be?
No clue – they don’t seem to have much of a plan for anything. I’d assume both of them would keep pandering to whatever group they are addressing at the time.
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?
Although I have received endorsements this year, I did not openly seek them, nor will I use them in any campaign materials. The only endorsement I actively seek is that of the voters of the 17th District.
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
