NJ District 6, REPUBLICAN, Leigh-Ann Bellew for CONGRESS
Leigh-Ann Bellew Illegal Immigration Stances Republican Candidate Campaign Congress US House
Campaign & Candidate Information
Name of Candidate: LEIGH-ANN BELLEW
Name of Campaign Committee: BELLEW FOR CONGRESS
Mailing Address: PO BOX 125, KEYPORT, NJ 07735
Phone Contact Information: 732-692-6443
Campaign E-mail and website: WWW.BELLEWFORCONGRESS.COM
State and District: NEW JERSEY DISTRICT 6
Political Party: REPUBLICAN
Is the candidate (Incumbent, Challenger, Open Seat): CHALLENGER
Incumbents only: What is your career grade at
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THE INCUMBENT HAS A D- RATING
Campaign Funds Raised as of most recent reporting cycle: $14087.35
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Candidate Background Information
As the daughter of a veteran and bronze star recipient, I was raised to
believe that each person has a responsibility to serve. I am running for
Congress because the future of our families is too important to be left to
politicians more interested in their political futures than in serving our
needs. I am not a politician but instead a Mom on a Mission. My mission is
to end playing partisan politics with the issues and return public service
to the House of Representatives.
Experience has taught me the importance of serving others by enacting
solutions that address challenges to produce results. This is evident in my
career choices of serving at-risk children through Big Brothers/ Big Sisters
of Monmouth County or as a Client Services Representative with American
Express.
Shortly after marriage, my dedication to service was again tested with the
birth of our two children. Embarking on a new career as an at-home wife and
mother of two young boys, taught me the important skills necessary to serve
in the House of Representatives such as, balancing a budget, acting as an
unbiased mediator in resolving conflicts, resisting lobbying efforts, and
negotiating peace agreements among quarreling factions.
Career and Service History
* Legislative Assistant for the League of American Families, Ringwood,
NJ
* North Carolina Board of Realtors, Assistant Director of
Communications
* Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth County, Public Relations /
Special Events Coordinator
* American Express, Client Communications Specialist
* Top Campaign Issues: NATIONAL SECURITY, IMMIGRATION REFORM, FISCAL
RESPONSIBILITY AND TAXES, PUBLIC SERVICE
Education, Awards & Honors:
* Mainland Senior High School, Daytona Beach, FL
* Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, NJ
* University of North Texas, Denton, TX
* 60 Plus Honorary Guardian of Seniors' Rights Award
* Volunteer of the Year - YMCA Mentoring Program, Greensboro, NC
* PTA Memorial School, Union Beach, NJ
* Dedication of Service Award, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Monmouth
County
District Information
Please give a brief description of your district:
The relatively small and densely populated Sixth Congressional District
includes several large inland communities in Middlesex County, most of the
coastal communities in Monmouth County, Plainfield in Union County and part
of Franklin Township in Somerset County. It has the third largest
African-American and Asian populations in the state. There are relatively
few elderly persons. Most statistics are close to the state average.
Democrats outnumber Republicans among registered voters. Voter turnout is
generally below the state average.
African-American Population 16%
Asian Population 8%
Hispanic Population 11%
Population 65 or older 11%
College Graduates 29%
Percentage of Democrat, Republican, and Unaffiliated Voters:
Registered Voters 369,148
Percentage of Total Population 55%
Democrats 24%
Republicans 11%
Unaffiliated 65%
Voter Turnout
2004
68%
2003
31%
2002
41%
2001 46%
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) - 8
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) - 9
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) - 2 - All illegal aliens must be removed from
inside the United States in order to apply for a guest worker or temporary
work visa and then only if they have submitted to background and health
screening. Also there must be an available job that is unable to be filled
by an American.
Illegal aliens should be allowed to leave the US and return quickly on a
fast track as guest or temporary workers? (1-10) - 2 - I believe that there
must be a screening process that includes background and health checks.
Also there must be a job waiting for them that is unable to be filled by an
American citizen.
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) - 1
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) - 1
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, our campaign has focused on illegal
immigration and given many speeches on the subject. Attached to this email
are press releases, speeches and campaign literature pertaining to the
subject.
What do you feel your opponent's stance on illegal immigration or
immigration reform is or would be? - My opponent, Frank Pallone, has rallied
with illegal immigrants in Liberty State Park. He sends out his official
updates as a Congressman both Spanish and English and has said that he
supports the Senate version of "comprehensive immigration reform". He has
received a grade of D- from Better 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)
Of the estimated 11 -12 million illegal immigrants in the Country, an
estimated 350,000 - 425,000 reside in New Jersey. Illegal immigration has
an impact on all Americans by way of threats to Homeland security, increased
costs and taxes due to the additional strain illegal immigrants place on the
health care and school systems, and the economy impact by taking jobs at
lower than market rate, stealing jobs from willing, able, law abiding
individuals.
To address this situation we must secure our Nation's borders. We must also
provide law enforcement with greater ability to fight illegal immigration,
and we must punish those who knowingly employ illegal immigrants.
Furthermore, as a Nation we must say NO to amnesty.
With a secure border it will be easier to reform our immigration laws and
policies to provide an opportunity, with sufficient safeguards, for
foreigners to enter the United States, that those here legally do not
overstay their visas, and that there is a uniform process for those seeking
citizenship so long as those seeking citizenship assimilate into our
society.
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Candidate Pledge
I, _Leigh-Ann Bellew__, 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
_Leigh-Ann Bellew________________
Date
_October 12, 2006________________
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Web: www.BellewforCongress.com
Phone: 732-692-6443
