MA District 6, REPUBLICAN, Rick Barton for CONGRESS
Rick Barton Illegal Immigration Stances Republican Candidate Campaign Congress US House
Name of Candidate: Richard W. “Rick” Barton
Name of Campaign Committee: Rick Barton for Congress Committee
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 511 Beverly, MA 01915
Phone Contact Information: Office 978-526-9110 Fax 978-526-9221
Campaign E-mail and website: info@rickbarton.us www.rickbarton.us
State and District: MA 6
Political Party: Republican
Is the candidate (Incumbent, Challenger, Open Seat):
Incumbents only: What is your career grade at www.betterimmigration.com ?
Campaign Funds Raised as of most recent reporting cycle: $53,000
This form completed by (Candidate and Campaign Managers Only):
Candidate Background Information
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Johanna
2 Children: Steven, Renee.
Birth date: 05/18/1953
Birthplace: Needham, MA
Home City: Manchester, MA
Religion: Catholic
President, Barton Investments Limited Liability Company, 2004-present
Pilot, Delta Airlines, 1987-2005
Pilot/Lieutenant Commander, United States Navy Reserves, 1987-1992
Pilot/Lieutenant Commander, United States Navy, Active Duty 1980-1987.
Member, Naval Aviation Foundation
Endowment Life Member, National Rifle Association
Member, Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce
Member, American Legion Post 113
Sustaining Member, Gun Owners Action League
Member, Military Officers Association of America
Top Campaign Issues:
Border Security and Illegal Immigration, National Security, Government Spending
Education, Awards & Honors:
Aviation Safety, United State Navy Postgraduate School, 1984
BS, Boston University, 1980.
District Information
Please give a brief description of your district:
Comprised of 36 cities and towns north of Boston, MA. Major communities are Lynn,
Salem, Beverly, and Gloucester. The towns of Burlington and Bedford have a high
concentration of tech industries. Gloucester remains the fourth largest fishing
port in the country.
Percentage of Democrat, Republican, and Unaffiliated Voters:
29% Democrat 14% Republican 57% Unenrolled
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) 1
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 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. I endorse securing the borders and enforcing current
immigration law before taking on the task of immigration reform. I am strongly
opposed to any form of amnesty. I believe in attrition through enforcement. These
positions are clearly stated on my website, have been addressed in interviews with
the Gloucester Daily Times on 10/10/2006. Additionally, I have expressed these
views during on air interviews with various radio talk show hosts in the Boston
area.
What do you feel your opponent's stance on illegal immigration or immigration reform
is or would be? My opponent is aligned with the Kennedy Plan for immigration
reform. His recent votes against the Immigration Law Enforcement Act, The Secure
Fence Act, The Federal Election Integrity Act, and HR 4437 clearly show his
position on illegal immigration.
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)
Despite the positive role of immigration in the history of America, there is
widespread and deepening concern that our current immigration policies are not
working. Poorly designed policies and weak enforcement of those policies have led to
disturbing vulnerabilities in homeland security. In addition, these poorly designed
policies are undermining the values and principles that traditionally have been
associated with immigration. Large-scale immigration without effective assimilation,
for instance, threatens social cohesion and America’s shared values. Millions of
illegal immigrants in our country belie the core principle of the rule of law. These
concerns cannot be left to fester. They must be addressed through a comprehensive
reassessment of our immigration laws and procedures that is consistent with the
fundamental principles and best traditions of this great land of opportunity. I see
the solution to illegal immigration as a two-step process:
1. Secure our border.
2. Enforce our immigration laws and make the decision, finally, to deny amnesty
to people whose first act in the United States was a violation of the law.
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Candidate Pledge
I, Richard W. “Rick” Barton, 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,
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Candidate Name
Richard W. “Rick” Barton
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Date
October 12, 2006
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Rick Barton
Republican Candidate for U.S. Congress
Sixth Massachusetts Congressional District
