James S. "Jim" Gilmore III

Office sought: U.S. Senate
Party: Republican
Age: 60
Residence: Old Town Alexandria and Richmond.
Web site:
http://www.jimgilmoreforsenate.com
E-mail:
info@jimgilmoreforsenate.com

Occupaton: Lawyer and businessman.

Education: Foreign policy and law degrees, University of Virginia; Army Intelligence School; Army Defense Language Institute.

Elected offices/civic activities: Henrico County prosecutor, 1988-94; Virginia attorney general, 1994-98; Virginia governor, 1998-2002; former chairman, Congressional Advisory Panel to Assess Domestic Capabilities for Terrorism Involving Weapons of Mass Destruction; former chairman, U.S. Air Force Academy board of visitors; former chairman, Advisory Commission on Electronic Commerce relating to Internet tax issues.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the most urgent problem facing your district?

A: The need for a comprehensive energy policy, which includes drilling domestically for oil. As the child of working-class parents, I learned early on about the challenges families face every day. Today, as working families struggle to survive, Americans have recognized our need for energy independence. By restricting our nation's ability to drill for oil and gas for over 30 years, Washington politicians have made us dependent on foreign oil from hostile sources. The answer to skyrocketing gas prices and high costs of everything from milk to baby food can be attributed to Washington's wrongheaded response to our energy needs.

Q: Why should voters elect you?

A: I keep my word. I oppose federal tax increases. I support an energy plan that includes conservation, alternative energy, coal and increased domestic oil production.

Q:

For each of the below questions, select an answer and briefly explain your answer.

Would you support more funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement to deport illegal immigrants?
a) No
b) Yes
c) Undecided

A: YES.

Q: Do you support the construction of a tunnel for the Tysons Corner portion of the metrorail extention to Dulles Airport?
a) No
b) Yes

A: YES.

Q: Should the next president push for a time table for troop withdrawal from Iraq?
a) No
b) Yes
c) Undecided

A: NO.

Q: Would you support a bill that recognized civil unions and same-sex partnerships?
a) No
b) Yes
c) Should be decided at state level

A: NO.

Q: Would you support a bill to lift the moratorium on offshore oil drilling?
a) No
b) Yes
c) Should be decided at state level

A: YES.

Q: Who do you endorse to be the next president of the United States?
a) Republican John McCain
b) Democrat Barack Obama

A: Republican John McCain.

Q: The government should guarantee a basic benefit package to all that includes preventive care.
a) Agree
b) Disagree

A: Disagree.

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