Robert Sarvis
Libertarian | Virginia
Candidate Profile
Evaluation In Progress
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Robert Sarvis
Party
Libertarian
Election Year
2013
Election
General
Race
Governor
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, MA - Economics, 2013
New York University School of Law, New York, NY, JD, 2005
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, BA - Mathematics, 1998
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Governor of Virginia, 2013
Virginia State Senate, 2011
Race
Previous Races
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Republican Women's Organizations
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
1. Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self interest into the fairest and most productive economic system there is, and is the key to national prosperity.
Strongly Agree
2. Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry of persons into the country.
Agree
3. Because evolution is widely accepted, students should not be taught about intelligent design.
Neutral
4. Free market competition for education dollars, rather than a government monopoly, would create a better education for all students.
Strongly Agree
5. It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Disagree
6. States should require voters to show photo identification and prove citizenship in order to register to vote or to cast a vote.
Neutral
7. Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Neutral
8. Marriage is a union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Disagree
9. Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Neutral
10. Pure democracy is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.
Disagree
11. Who has the primary responsibility to be sure children are properly educated?
Their parents
12. Should abortion be allowed under extenuating circumstances? If so, what circumstances?
Rape/Incest
13. What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers within the Constitution?
The tendency to abuse power.
14. Based on the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, please arrange the following entities, starting with the highest source of authority, and continue the list in descending order of authority, skipping any that do not apply: Academia, Congress, Constitution, God, Industry, Media, Professional Sports, Supreme Court, Voters.
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15. Please list the six (6) most important endorsements you have received from groups or individuals.
Gary Johnson, two-term Governor of NM, candidate for President in 2012.
16. Please list your educational, military and vocational history, and any church and civic leadership positions held, and political positions held or sought.
Education: Harvard University, BA in Mathematics University of Cambridge, MAS in Mathematics New York University, JD George Mason University, MA in Economics Professional: Software Developer, Bang Networks, San Francisco Law Clerk to the Hon. E. Grady Jolly, US Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit Attorney, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, Washington, DC Co-Founder, Wertago LLC (mobile app development) Graduate Fellow, Mercatus Center at George Mason University Political Positions sought: Republican nominee for Va. Senate, 35th District, 2011
17. What charitable, educational, religious, or political organizations have you been affiliated with as a member, contributor, or volunteer?
Member, DC Metro Church Mentor, TJHSST Computer Science students Member, Virginia Citizens Defense League Donor, various educational organizations Member, Libertarian Party
