Thread: John Gonzales (L), US Congress, TX Dist. 5 (Challenger)

Americans for Legal Immigration PAC Candidate Questionnaire


Campaign & Candidate Information

Name of Candidate: John Gonzalez

Name of Campaign Committee: John Gonzalez for Congress

Mailing Address: 2130 Commerce St., Dallas, TX 75201

Phone Contact Information: 214-757-8580

Campaign E-mail and website: www.johngonzalez4congress.com … email: gonz4congress@hotmail.com

State and District: Texas, District 5

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: John Gonzalez



Candidate Background Information

Prior political or campaign experience: None


Top Campaign Issues: Homeland Security, Immigration, Health Care, Taxes


Education, Awards & Honors: BA Communication, La Salle University


District Information

Please give a brief description of your district: District 5 begins in East Dallas and runs south and east through rural Texas. The District is 71 percent White, 13 percent Black and 13 percent Hispanic.


Percentage of Democrat, Republican, and Unaffiliated Voters: The District is 64 percent Republican, 32 percent Democratic and 4 percent “other.�


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? 10

Reducing illegal immigration is important to the voters of my district? 10

Illegal Immigrants should be deported when detected in the interior of the US? 10

Illegal Immigration is a threat to our national security? 10

Illegal Immigration is unfair to those that obey the law and legally immigrate? 10

Illegal Immigrants should be allowed to receive driver licenses? 1

Illegal Immigrants should be allowed to attend state sponsored universities at in state tuition rates? 1

Illegal Immigrants currently in the US Should be granted amnesty or enrolled in a “Guest worker program�? 1

Federal and state tax dollars should be spent to provide translators and bilingual information in government agencies? 5

Penalties provided under current laws should not be enforced on illegal immigrants? 1

State and local law enforcement officers should be allowed to assist in immigration law enforcement? 10

Illegal aliens that return to their home countries should be allowed to receive social security benefits? 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. During my campaign, I have frequently talked about illegal immigration and how the president’s plan is an abomination. Here is my stance on immigration. You can also find it on my website:

Immigration is one of the more daunting issues facing Americans and, specifically, Texans. The President’s plan was ill-conceived and poorly executed. His plan, supported by Republicans and District 5 Rep. Jeb Hensarling, will reward criminalsâ€â€

Americans for Legal Immigration PAC Candidate Questionnaire


Campaign & Candidate Information

Name of Candidate: John Gonzalez

Name of Campaign Committee: John Gonzalez for Congress

Mailing Address: 2130 Commerce St., Dallas, TX 75201

Phone Contact Information: 214-757-8580

Campaign E-mail and website: www.johngonzalez4congress.com … email: gonz4congress@hotmail.com

State and District: Texas, District 5

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: John Gonzalez



Candidate Background Information

Prior political or campaign experience: None


Top Campaign Issues: Homeland Security, Immigration, Health Care, Taxes


Education, Awards & Honors: BA Communication, La Salle University


District Information

Please give a brief description of your district: District 5 begins in East Dallas and runs south and east through rural Texas. The District is 71 percent White, 13 percent Black and 13 percent Hispanic.


Percentage of Democrat, Republican, and Unaffiliated Voters: The District is 64 percent Republican, 32 percent Democratic and 4 percent “other.�


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? 10

Reducing illegal immigration is important to the voters of my district? 10

Illegal Immigrants should be deported when detected in the interior of the US? 10

Illegal Immigration is a threat to our national security? 10

Illegal Immigration is unfair to those that obey the law and legally immigrate? 10

Illegal Immigrants should be allowed to receive driver licenses? 1

Illegal Immigrants should be allowed to attend state sponsored universities at in state tuition rates? 1

Illegal Immigrants currently in the US Should be granted amnesty or enrolled in a “Guest worker program�? 1

Federal and state tax dollars should be spent to provide translators and bilingual information in government agencies? 5

Penalties provided under current laws should not be enforced on illegal immigrants? 1

State and local law enforcement officers should be allowed to assist in immigration law enforcement? 10

Illegal aliens that return to their home countries should be allowed to receive social security benefits? 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. During my campaign, I have frequently talked about illegal immigration and how the president’s plan is an abomination. Here is my stance on immigration. You can also find it on my website:

Immigration is one of the more daunting issues facing Americans and, specifically, Texans. The President’s plan was ill-conceived and poorly executed. His plan, supported by Republicans and District 5 Rep. Jeb Hensarling, will reward criminalsâ€â€