Moderate Party (Illinois)
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The Moderate Party is a political party in the United States that nominates candidates for U.S. Congress. It is established in Illinois' 8th congressional district.
The party platform consists of two planks: open democracy and peaceful security. It leaves all other positions open to the individual candidate. The party became established under Illinois election law when Bill Scheurer garnered more than 5% of the vote. Scheurer elected not to run in the 2008 Congressional elections and the party candidate is Iain Abernathy. Scheurer's wife, Randi Scheurer is a candidate in the Democratic Primary for the Illinois 8th Congressional District.
Platform
Tax reform
The party seeks to reform the U.S. Tax Code by changing the current income tax system with either a Flat or FairTax if the need arises.
Immigration
The party opposes unrestricted immigration. In addition to supporting the deportation of illegal aliens, this party seeks to limit the number of immigrants that can be allowed to enter the U.S.
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