
Paul Elliott
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Paul Elliott
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 14
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
UNIV OF FLORIDA, GAINESVILLE FL, BSA, 1965
UNIV OF FLORIDA, GAINESVILLE FL, JD, 1973
WORK & MILITARY
U S COAST GUARD RESERVE, BM1, 1966-1972
CERT FINANCIAL PLANNER, CFP, 2003-NOW
AFFILIATIONS
THE FLORIDA BAR, 1973-PRESENT, FL ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER
1974-1988, US SUPREME COURT, 1976 - PRESENT
US 5TH & 11TH CIRCUIT CTS, 1974 & 1981 - PRESENT, US FL MIDDLE DISTRICTCT
1973 TO PRESENT
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
FL COUNTY JUDGE, 1981-1988
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
CIRCUIT JUDGE, 19??
U S CONGRESS FL 12, 2012
Race
Previous Races
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
James W. (J. W.) Grant (2014)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Agree
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?
CERTAINLY WHEN THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER IS IN JEOPARDY.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
INCREASE THE INCOME AMOUNT ON WHICH REQUIRED FUNDS ARE COLLECTED SO THE AMOUNT COLLECTED EQUALS THE BENEFITS AMOUNT PAID.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
AT THE PRSENT LEVEL I'M NOT SURE THERE IS ANY AMOUNT YOU CAN REDUCE THE BUDGET TO BALANCE THE BUDGET WITHOUT SOME SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN REVENUE.
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
GENERALLY NONE.
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.
Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Agree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
ALL RELIGIONS SHOULD BE FREE FROM GOVERNMENT INTERFERENCE.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.
Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Did not answer
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Did not answer
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 Agree
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished.
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.
Strongly Agree
Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
PEOPLE WHO WILL NOT BE A FINANCIAL BURDEN ON THE TAX PAYING CITIZENS AND WILL CONTRIBUTE POSITIVELY TO THE UNITED STATES SOCIETY, ECONOMY, ETC.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
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.
Neutral
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
PROTESTANT
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
NONE
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?
NO
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
NONE OTHER THAN A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Agree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
BORDER & IMMIGRATION REFORM (INCLUDING DACA) SOCIAL SECURITY SOLVENCY HEALTH CARE REFORM INCLUDING MEDICARE & MEDICAID
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
GENERALLY NO, THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY OF THE UNITED STATES IS AN OUTSTANDING, POSITIVE, IMPORTANT AND INTEGRAL COMPONENT TO ITS CITIZENRY.
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