Robert Murphy

Democrat | Michigan

Candidate Profile

Liberal (Conditional)

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Robert Murphy


Party

Democrat


Election Year

2020


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 36


Incumbent

No


Links

Robert Murphy websites
Robert Murphy email

EDUCATION

(Candidate did not provide)

WORK & MILITARY

U.S.Navy, Seaman, 4.5

AFFILIATIONS

St. Clements, Sub Cathecist, Romeo community schools

Boy Scouts of America

President council of physical fitness

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Precinct delegate, 10-12

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

St. Rep, 22yrs

Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS

LIBERAL (4)

American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 25

American Federation of Teachers AFT Michigan

Michigan AFL-CIO

United Auto Workers

OTHER (1)

Michigan Health Choice Alliance

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)

Michigan Health choice alliance

AFCSME

UAW

Moms demand action gun sense

AFL-CIO

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Strongly Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.

Neutral

I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.

Agree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Did not answer


ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

Agree

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Agree

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

Every level of government needs to be streamlined in this era. It is going to take many years to recoup the revenue lost during this pandemic


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.

Neutral

Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.

Neutral

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Neutral

I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.

No Answer

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

Just what it reads. Church and state should not be in eithers business


HEALTHCARE

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.

Agree

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

Put ALL elected officials on Veteran Administration health care


NATIONAL SECURITY

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Disagree


IMMIGRATION

I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.

Strongly Disagree

State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.

Neutral

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Honest, conscientious believer in Democracy. Anyone requesting immigration to the U.S. will have a sponsor. Legally responsible for housing, food healthcare. In the event of legal issues will supply at no cost to taxpayers leagal assistances. Currently we as a Nation can not afford our own citizens.


EDUCATION

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Neutral


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Agree

I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Agree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I believe in God the father, maker of Heaven and Earth....,


ABOUT YOU

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?

No Answer

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

All the major candidate surveys. Google Robert Murphy Romeo Mi

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

I am an informed, educated citizen, following the political circus since early childhood. My only regret is never having pursued politic science. With life being what it is, father, husband, skilled trades, there wasn’t time for schooling.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

No

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

I am a proud patriotic veteran, who believes in the Buffalo Soldiers and Tuskegee Airman. I believe in the 1st amendment and law and order. I believe in the 2nd amendment, as a democrat I don’t want your guns. I believe that all people are entitled to live the lives they want.


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.

Strongly Disagree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

No Answer

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Your asking about public safety, is this everyday?. The overwhelming issue should be related more towards city’s and increasingly the peaceful assemblence of protesters. Stop and frisk, will prove an effective deterrent. If asked, any person not lawfully carrying a weapon surrenders a weapon, no charges will be levied. However, if weapons are found on a person after the request and is found in possession will be arrested and charged.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Agree

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Agree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Agree

In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?

3 isn’t enough, I’ve got a dozen pieces of legislation ready to go to committee

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

Yes

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