NC District 10, REPUBLICAN, Patrick McHenry for CONGRESS
Patrick McHenry Illegal Immigration Stances Republican Candidate Campaign Congress US House
Name of Candidate: Patrick McHenry
Name of Campaign Committee: McHenry for Congress
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1406 - Hickory, NC 28603
Phone Contact Information: 828-441-2006
Campaign E-mail and website: www.mchenryforcongress.com
State and District: North Carolina - 10
Political Party: Republican
Is the candidate (Incumbent, Challenger, Open Seat): Incumbent
Incumbents only: What is your career grade at www.betterimmigration.com ? A-
Campaign Funds Raised as of most recent reporting cycle: $1.2 million
This form completed by (Candidate and Campaign Managers Only): Campaign Manager
Candidate Background Information
Top Campaign Issues:
1.) Combating illegal immigration 2.) Cutting taxes and spurring economic recovery
in the 10th District 3.) Defending traditional Judeo-Christian values
Education, Awards & Honors: Bachelor of Arts in History - Belmont Abbey College
District Information
Please give a brief description of your district: Western North Carolina district
comprised of 7 full counties (Avery, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland, Lincoln
and Mitchell) and 3 partial counties (Gaston, Iredell and Rutherford)
Percentage of Democrat, Republican, and Unaffiliated Voters: 39.77% Democrat, 42.67%
Republican and 17.40% Unaffiliated
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 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) Visit www.mchenryforcongress.com
<http://www.mchenryforcongress.com/> and look at the issues section for my full
immigration statement.
What do you feel your opponent's stance on illegal immigration or immigration reform
is or would be?
The Rutherford County newspaper, the Daily Courier, reported on 10/17/06: "Carsner
said that he is against amnesty for illegal aliens but supports a guest-worker
program."
Have you been endorsed by or received contributions from any other immigration
reform or illegal immigration reduction groups at this time?
Not at this time.
Would you openly accept an endorsement and or contribution from ALIPAC?
Yes, and I was proud to receive your endorsement in my last campaign.
Please use the remainder of this space to share any further opinions on these
issues. (optional)
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Candidate Pledge
I, Patrick McHenry, 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,
Patrick McHenry
Candidate Name
October 17, 2006
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