Steven Porter (D), US Congress, PA Dist. 3 (Challenger)
ALIPAC FEDERAL CANDIDATE QUESTIONS
Campaign & Candidate Information
Name of Candidate: Steven Porter
Name of Campaign Committee: Porter for Congress
Mailing Address: 9451 Page Rd., Wattsburg, PA 16442
Phone Contact Information: 814-739-0228
Campaign E-mail and website: sporter@direcway.com
http://www.steveporterforcongress.com
State and District: PA - 3
Political Party: Democrat
Is the candidate (Incumbent, Challenger, Open Seat):
Challenger
Campaign Funds Raised as of most recent reporting cycle:
250,000
This form completed by (Candidate and Campaign Managers Only):
Steve Porter
Candidate Background Information
Prior political or campaign experience:
Ran for NYS Senate
Top Campaign Issues:
Jobs, Economy, Health Care, RX drugs, Iraq/Foreign Policy
Education, Awards & Honors:
BS, MA, Ph. D, PD, (see bio on website)
District Information
Please give a brief description of your district:
Blue Collar, Agricultural, Older, White, Protestant
Percentage of Democrat, Republican, and Unaffiliated Voters:
51.2% Dem Registration
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)
"I resent being locked into your rating formula. I am not a child"
Reducing illegal immigration should be a top priority for America? (1-10)
5
Reducing illegal immigration is important to the voters of my district? (1-10)
5
Illegal Immigrants should be deported when detected in the interior of the US? (1-10)
That depends on whether or not their lives might be at risk. Children are involved. I dont like knee-jerk reactions, even though I am against illegal immigration.
Illegal Immigration is a threat to our national security? (1-10)
It may be in some cases, may not in others.
Illegal Immigration is unfair to those that obey the law and legally immigrate? (1-10)
True
Illegal Immigrants should be allowed to receive driver licenses? (1-10)
That depends on what we do vis a vis allowing them to stay as legals.
Illegal Immigrants should be allowed to attend state sponsored universities at in state tuition rates? (1-10)
Yes, with the mandate that they work to either permanent residence status or citizenship.
Illegal Immigrants currently in the US Should be granted amnesty or enrolled in a “Guest worker program�? (1-10)
Yes..supports amnesty.
Federal and state tax dollars should be spent to provide translators and bilingual information in government agencies? (1-10)
Yes
Penalties provided under current laws should not be enforced on illegal immigrants? (1-10)
I dont know
State and local law enforcement officers should be allowed to assist in immigration law enforcement? (1-10)
I dont know
Illegal aliens that return to their home countries should be allowed to receive social security benefits? (1-10)
I dont think so.
Short Answer
Has your campaign ddressed the topic of illegal immigration in speeches, commercials, ads, or campaign materials? What are those messages? (Please provide sources or examples)
I dont like special interest PACs in general. I am pro-labor and pro-choice, pro environment. I have taken some money from such PACs. What I really favor is publicly funded elections so that no one is bought. If you like my ideas say so.
What do you feel your opponent’s stance on illegal immigration or immigration reform is or would be?
Have you been endorsed by or received contributions from any other immigration reform or illegal immigration reductions groups at this time?
Would you openly accept an endorsement and or contribution from ALIPAC?
Please use the remainder of this space to share any further opinions on these issues. (optional)
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Steven Porter (D), US Congress, PA Dist. 3 (Challenger)
ALIPAC FEDERAL CANDIDATE QUESTIONS
Campaign & Candidate Information
Name of Candidate: Steven Porter
Name of Campaign Committee: Porter for Congress
Mailing Address: 9451 Page Rd., Wattsburg, PA 16442
Phone Contact Information: 814-739-0228
Campaign E-mail and website: sporter@direcway.com
http://www.steveporterforcongress.com
State and District: PA - 3
Political Party: Democrat
Is the candidate (Incumbent, Challenger, Open Seat):
Challenger
Campaign Funds Raised as of most recent reporting cycle:
250,000
This form completed by (Candidate and Campaign Managers Only):
Steve Porter
Candidate Background Information
Prior political or campaign experience:
Ran for NYS Senate
Top Campaign Issues:
Jobs, Economy, Health Care, RX drugs, Iraq/Foreign Policy
Education, Awards & Honors:
BS, MA, Ph. D, PD, (see bio on website)
District Information
Please give a brief description of your district:
Blue Collar, Agricultural, Older, White, Protestant
Percentage of Democrat, Republican, and Unaffiliated Voters:
51.2% Dem Registration
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)
"I resent being locked into your rating formula. I am not a child"
Reducing illegal immigration should be a top priority for America? (1-10)
5
Reducing illegal immigration is important to the voters of my district? (1-10)
5
Illegal Immigrants should be deported when detected in the interior of the US? (1-10)
That depends on whether or not their lives might be at risk. Children are involved. I dont like knee-jerk reactions, even though I am against illegal immigration.
Illegal Immigration is a threat to our national security? (1-10)
It may be in some cases, may not in others.
Illegal Immigration is unfair to those that obey the law and legally immigrate? (1-10)
True
Illegal Immigrants should be allowed to receive driver licenses? (1-10)
That depends on what we do vis a vis allowing them to stay as legals.
Illegal Immigrants should be allowed to attend state sponsored universities at in state tuition rates? (1-10)
Yes, with the mandate that they work to either permanent residence status or citizenship.
Illegal Immigrants currently in the US Should be granted amnesty or enrolled in a “Guest worker program�? (1-10)
Yes..supports amnesty.
Federal and state tax dollars should be spent to provide translators and bilingual information in government agencies? (1-10)
Yes
Penalties provided under current laws should not be enforced on illegal immigrants? (1-10)
I dont know
State and local law enforcement officers should be allowed to assist in immigration law enforcement? (1-10)
I dont know
Illegal aliens that return to their home countries should be allowed to receive social security benefits? (1-10)
I dont think so.
Short Answer
Has your campaign ddressed the topic of illegal immigration in speeches, commercials, ads, or campaign materials? What are those messages? (Please provide sources or examples)
I dont like special interest PACs in general. I am pro-labor and pro-choice, pro environment. I have taken some money from such PACs. What I really favor is publicly funded elections so that no one is bought. If you like my ideas say so.
What do you feel your opponent’s stance on illegal immigration or immigration reform is or would be?
Have you been endorsed by or received contributions from any other immigration reform or illegal immigration reductions groups at this time?
Would you openly accept an endorsement and or contribution from ALIPAC?
Please use the remainder of this space to share any further opinions on these issues. (optional)
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
