CA District 53, REPUBLICAN, John Woodrum for CONGRESS
John "Woody" Woodrum Illegal Immigration Stances Republican Candidate Campaign Congress US House
Name of Candidate: John "Woody" Woodrum
Name of Campaign Committee: Woodrum for Congress
Mailing Address: 1804 Garnet Ave #435 San Diego, CA 92109
Phone Contact Information: 858-272-2225
Campaign E-mail and website: Woodyfor53@yahoo.com; www.JohnWoodrumForCongress.com
State and District: California; 53rd US Congressional
Political Party: Republican
Is the candidate (Incumbent, Challenger, Open Seat): Challenger
Incumbents only: What is your career grade at www.betterimmigration.com ?
Campaign Funds Raised as of most recent reporting cycle: $72,852
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Candidate Background Information
I'm Not a Social Worker, Lawyer or Professional Politician. I'm retired Military who has spent the last 18 years working for several Fortune 500 companies
Top Campaign Issues:
Illegal Immigration / Porous Borders
Protecting our American Icons and Traditions
Traditional Marriage
Education, Awards & Honors:
20+ years US Naval Submarine Service
BS Finance
MS Logistic Engineering
UCLA 2 year program “Government Contracts and Negoiations
District Information
Please give a brief description of your district:
San Diego’s 53rd Congressional District is a beautiful border city with lots of beaches, tourism, colleges and Military.
San Diego is one of the 10 largest cities in the US. The district contains more colleges and Universities than any other Congressional District in the US.
The district covers Downtown San Diego, City of Lemon Grove, La Presa area of Spring Valley, Torrey Pines along the coast of La Jolla, Pacific Beach, Mission Beach, Ocean Beach, Imperial Beach, Point Loma, Coronado Island, Clairemont and a small portion of La Mesa.
Consisting of zip codes: 91950, 91945, 91997, 92037, 92093, 92101, 92102, 92103, 92104, 92105, 92107, 92108, 92109, 92110, 92111, 92113, 92115, 92116, 92117, 92118, 92120, 92121, 92122, 92123, 92124, 92130, 92134, 92135, 92140, 92145, 92155, 92161, 92182.
Percentage of Democrat, Republican, and Unaffiliated Voters:
D = 43.3%
R = 30.7%
U = 25.9%
Survey Questions
(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 believe illegal immigration can be reversed if we enforce our existing laws? (1-10) 10
As a member of Congress I will use the full force of my office to ensure the Executive Branch starts to enforce our existing immigration laws? (1-10) 10
Illegal Immigrants should be deported when detected in the interior of the US? (1-10) 10
Law abiding and legal American citizens should be required to accept biometric identification? (1-10) 10
I believe that local and state police should assist with immigration enforcement? (1-10) 10
Federal taxpayer funding to groups that support illegal immigration like La Raza should be stopped. (1-10) 10
I support "Comprehensive immigration reform" that would allow illegal aliens currently in the US to stay without fear of deportation as guest or temporary workers? (1-10) 1
Illegal aliens should be allowed to leave the US and return quickly on a fast track as guest or temporary workers? (1-10) 1
Illegal Immigrants should be allowed to attend state sponsored universities at in state tuition rates? (1-10) 1
Employers that intentionally hire illegal aliens should be fined and or arrested depending on the severity. (1-10) 10
English should be the national language of America. (1-10) 10
I support the SPP Security and Prosperity Partnership and Agreements that combine the economies of America, Mexico, and Canada. (1-10) 1
I believe the existing law that says aiding and abetting illegal aliens inside the US is a crime should be enforced? (1-10) 10
Banks should be allowed to continue giving taxpayer backed home mortgages to illegal aliens? (1-10) 1
Executive Branch orders to US Border Patrol to only "Catch and Release" illegal aliens at the border and not to speak to the media or Members of Congress should be rescinded? (1-10) 10
Congress should investigate why the Executive Branch of the United States is not enforcing our existing immigration laws, why all fines against employers had ceased by 2004, and why some actions of the Executive branch appear to be more in the interest of drug and human smugglers than the American public? (1-10) 10
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.
4-9-06 I was with the Minute Men when 50000 illegal immigrants marched in San Diego; my opponent was on stage welcoming those same illegals with open arms.. EVERY speech I give relates too the problems our nation and district is seeing caused by illegal aliens.
Please see attachment and visit my website. Website has a link to an ad specifically related towards the problem we face with illegal immigration currently running; also ran during the Primary
What do you feel your opponent's stance on illegal immigration or immigration reform is or would be?
My opponent is Susan Davis; her open border position is well documented.
She indicated in the illegal immigration rally in San Diego she wants to allow illegal immigrants full amnesty and legal status. Go to Congress.org to review her abysmal record and ranking in Congress. Also review her grade at betterimmigration.com; which recently was raised for some reason. Ask the local minutemen or BordersUSA or any of the others which rate/rank incumbents.
No pun intended but my opponent and I are on opposite sides of the fence on this border issue
Have you been endorsed by or received contributions from any other immigration reform or illegal immigration reduction groups at this time?
Endorsed by and member of San Diego Minutemen
Endorsed by USABorderAlert
Endorsed by SanDiegoBorderAlert
Would you openly accept an endorsement and or contribution from ALIPAC?
Yes
Please use the remainder of this space to share any further opinions on these issues. (optional)
Please refer to my Website for additional information; feel free to use any information contained on my website.
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Candidate Pledge
I, _John “Woody” Woodrum__, hereby pledge to stand with the American public to have the US Border secured and existing immigration laws enforced with the intention of reducing the number of illegal aliens entering and remaining in the US. I understand that the vast majority of Americans want the border secured, taxpayer benefits for illegal aliens ended, local police helping to enforce immigration laws, and employers that hire, aid, and abet illegal aliens to be charged.
Furthermore, I will not support any trade agreement or Executive Branch treaty that compromises our ability to enforce our existing immigration laws and threatens US sovereignty.
I will actively oppose any attempt to remove or replace the current laws that say illegal aliens are to be deported with a guest worker or temporary worker program that allows illegal aliens to stay or quickly return to the US.
Signed,
Candidate Name
John “Woody” Woodrum
Date
10-24-06
