CT US Senate, REPUBLICAN, Alan Schlesinger for US SENATE
Alan Schlesinger Illegal Immigration Stances Republican Candidate Campaign US Senate
Name of Candidate: Alan Schlesinger
Name of Campaign Committee: Schlesinger US Senate
Mailing Address:
PO Box 500,
64 Bridge Street,
Shelton, CT, 06484
Phone Contact Information: (203) 922-9900
Campaign E-mail and website: mail@schlesinger2006.com and www.schlesinger2006.com
State and District: Connecticut, Statewide
Political Party: Republican
Is the candidate (Incumbent, Challenger, Open Seat): Challenger
Incumbents only: What is your career grade at www.betterimmigration.com ? N/A
Campaign Funds Raised as of most recent reporting cycle: $250,000
This form completed by (Candidate and Campaign Managers Only): Mary Porter
Candidate Background Information
Top Campaign Issues: Increasing border security, fully funding Social Security,
cutting the deficit, reforming the tax code, and preventing the spread of nuclear
weapons particularly in Iran.
Education, Awards & Honors: J.D. from the University of Connecticut School of Law
and B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School of Finance at the University of
Pennsylvania.
District Information: Mostly Democratic and Independent northeastern state, though a
majority of the House incumbents are Republican as is the governor. Obviously not a
border state, but many citizens are concerned about illegal immigration as an issue.
Benefits heavily from defense contracts, like Sikorsky Aircraft and the New London
Submarine Base.
Please give a brief description of your district:
Percentage of Democrat, Republican, and Unaffiliated Voters: 44%
Independent/Unaffiliated, 33% Democratic, 22% Republican
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) 9
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—Immigration is the number one issue on our pamphlets and Alan has addressed his
enforcement-first no-amnesty policy at http://www.schlesinger2006.com/issues.shtml .
Also, the website prominently displays a video on the right-hand side addressing the
illegal immigration issue, which ends with Alan’s support for a 700-mile fence
across the border. Alan has addressed the issue of illegal immigration in all three
debates with Ned Lamont and Joe Lieberman.
What do you feel your opponent's stance on illegal immigration or immigration reform
is or would be?
Joe Lieberman has supported “comprehensive immigration reform” in the past, and has
often been against cutting back on illegal immigration. He currently has a D- from
betterimmigration.org . Ned Lamont has outright said that we need to allow more
immigrants in to cover a so-called “work shortage”.
Have you been endorsed by or received contributions from any other immigration
reform or illegal immigration reduction groups at this time?
Alan has been endorsed by Connecticut Citizens for Immigration Control, but has not
received any donations from immigration reform groups.
Would you openly accept an endorsement and or contribution from ALIPAC?
Yes to both.
Please use the remainder of this space to share any further opinions on these
issues. (optional)
Alan has always put immigration front and center in this campaign, and is strongly
pro-enforcement and anti-amnesty. Alan believes this issue is crucial to our
homeland security and our economy, and should be treated as such.
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