PA District 13, REPUBLICAN, Raj Bhakta for CONGRESS
Raj Peter Bhakta Illegal Immigration Stances Republican Candidate Campaign Congress US House
Name of Candidate: Raj Peter Bhakta
Name of Campaign Committee: Raj for Congress
Mailing Address: 285 Commerce Drive, Fort Washington, PA 19034
Phone Contact Information: 215-628-4005
Campaign Email and Website: rajforco@rajforcongress.com, www.rajforcongress.com
State and District: PA-13
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: $396,694.
This form completed by (Candidate and Campaign Managers Only): Matt Archbold
Candidate Background Information
Top Campaign Issues: Border security, anti-crime measures, tort reform, the environment.
Education, Awards & Honors: Bachelor’s degree (Economics, History), Boston College, 1998.
District Information
Please give a brief description of your district: The population of the district is close to half in Montgomery County, PA and half in Northeast Philadelphia. It is politically centrist.
Percentage of Democrat, Republican, and Unaffiliated Voters: 57.5% Republican; 42 % Democratic; 0.5% Independent.
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)
(7) While current immigration laws must be enforced, our government should be open to new enforcement mechanisms such as a border fence and employer verification.
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) (10)
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)
My campaign has put out a video on our website that illustrates the need for border security.
What do you feel your opponent's stance on illegal immigration or immigration reform is or would be?
My opponent, Allyson Schwartz, has been continuously opposed to border security.
Have you been endorsed by or received contributions from any other immigration reform or illegal immigration reduction groups at this time?
Not as of yet.
Would you openly accept an endorsement and or contribution from ALIPAC?
We would accept such contribution.
Please use the remainder of this space to share any further opinions on these issues. (optional)
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Candidate Pledge
I, Raj Peter Bhakta, 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,
