IL District 7, REPUBLICAN, Charles Hutchinson for Congress
Charles Hutchinson Illegal Immigration Stances Republican Candidate Campaign Congress US House
Name of Candidate: Charles Hutchinson
Name of Campaign Committee: Hutchinson For Congress
Mailing Address: 801 S. Wells Street Suite #602
Phone Contact Information: 312-977-1475
Campaign E-mail and website: www.freewebs.com/hutchinsonforcongress
State and District: IL-7
Political Party: Republican
Is the candidate (Incumbent, Challenger, Open Seat): Challenger
Incumbents only: What is your career grade at www.betterimmigration.com
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Campaign Funds Raised as of most recent reporting cycle: $300.00
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Candidate Background Information
Charles Hutchinson grew up in the Northwestern suburbs of Chicago where he
attended Barrington High School. He then went on to receive his Bachelor of
Arts in History from the University of Kentucky. Mr. Hutchinson returned to
live in Chicago in 1998, and has been a resident of the South Loop ever
since. In 2004 Charles started Trade Wind Flowers as a retail supplier of
fresh, hand selected flowers. Trade Wind Flowers provides several corporate
hotel and restaurant clients in Chicago with their everyday floral displays
and supplies arrangements for weddings and events, as well as doing business
over the internet.
Charles Hutchinson currently works within the 2nd Ward Republican
Organization and serves as the Vice President. Prior to that, Mr.
Hutchinson was active in grassroots work for the Republican Party since the
age of 18. Charles Hutchinson serves the community in numerous ways and
believes in giving back when, and however, he can. Charles Hutchinson has
donated numerous hours with the Junior Achievement Organization while in
college, and has continued to work with and donate to the Little Sister of
the Poor since high school. Mr. Hutchinson sits on the School Board of Old
St. Mary's Catholic School, where he has been an active member since the
school's beginning. Mr. Hutchinson has attended outside seminars concerning
education, as well as working with the parents, faculty, administration, and
fellow Board Members with the sole purpose of providing a top notch
education for the students. Mr. Hutchinson is also a proud member of the
Knights of Columbus council #182 (Chicago chapter) which was founded in 1896
as the first council in Illinois. Mr. Hutchinson proudly serves as the
chairman for his council's Mental Retardation/Learning Disabilities Fund
Drive.
Charles Hutchinson takes the initiative when it comes to bringing people
together. Mr. Hutchinson founded the Beta Theta Pi Alumni Organization in
Chicago, brining together young men from diverse backgrounds to meet and
work together for the betterment of local collegiate Beta chapters, and to
learn from each others experiences while keeping strong the bonds of
brotherhood. Mr. Hutchinson also founded the current Cherry Circle
Striders, the official running club of the Chicago Athletic Association,
where members meet to run and share in physical fitness in and throughout
Chicago.
In his free time, Charles Hutchinson enjoys spending time with his wife
Eileen, of 3 years, and their new baby daughter Kathleen. The Hutchinsons
may be found walking their two dogs along the lakefront, or in one of
Chicago's numerous and fantastic parks. The Hutchinsons always enjoy
watching Chicago's great sports teams, visiting a local museum, or
participating in a 5K run. Mr. and Mrs. Hutchinson love dining out with
family and friends in any one of the palate pleasing restaurants in the
South and West Loop, and are also subscribers to several of Chicago's
theaters allowing them to enjoy the culture and imagination that thrives in
our artistic communities.
Top Campaign Issues: Poverty, Jobs, Education, Security, Veteran's Affairs
Education, Awards & Honors: B.A. History from the University of Kentucky
Academic All-American
District Information
Please give a brief description of your district: According to the latest
census information the 7th Congressional District had a population of
592,000. The population was 47% male and 53% female; 34% White, 59% Black,
4% Asian, 7% Hispanic. 10% were age 65 and over; 23% age 45 to 64; 31% age
age 25 to 44; 9% age 18 to 24; and 26% under age 18. There are 22,085
veterans living in the 7th District. The 7th District is wholly within Cook
County and bordered on the east by Lake Michigan and extends to the western
border of Cook County. The district is generally south of Armitage Avenue
and has one arm which extends as far south as 57th Street. It includes much
of the West Side of Chicago and parts of the suburban communities of
Bellwood(all), Berkeley, Broadview, Forest Park, Hillside, Maywood, Oak Park
(all), River Forest (all) and Westchester. In Chicago, the 7th District
includes all or part of the community areas of Austin, Armour Square,
Douglas, East Garfield Park, Englewood, Fuller Square, Grand Boulevard,
Humboldt Park, Kenwood, Loop, Near North Side, Near South Side, Near West
Side, North Lawndale, Oakland, Washington Park, West Englewood, West
Garfield Park and West Town.
Percentage of Democrat, Republican, and Unaffiliated Voters:
14,017 Registered Republican voters
115,360 Registered Democratic voters
137,657 Independent Registered voters
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)
2
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)
2
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)
9
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)
8
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. In the Q&A section of the Hutchinson for
Congress webpage www.freewebs.com/hutchinsonforcongress/ ... kforum.htm
The message is simple. Illegal immigrants are illegal, and we should
enforce our laws.
What do you feel your opponent's stance on illegal immigration or
immigration reform is or would be?
My opponent not only supports amnesty for illegal aliens, he also supports
putting illegal aliens on the welfare rolls, providing them with social
security, and housing benefits. This can be found on the Issue Positions
(NPAT) page of vote-smart.org
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?
Yes.
Please use the remainder of this space to share any further opinions on
these issues. (optional)
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Candidate Pledge
I, _Charles Hutchinson__, 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,
_Charles Hutchinson__________________
Candidate Name
_10-24-06________________
Date
Charles Hutchinson
Candidate for Congress
Illinois 7th Congressional District
