
Rusty Crowe
Republican | Tennessee
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Rusty Crowe
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 1
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Etsu, Johnson city, BS, 1974
Atlanta law school, Atlanta, JD, 1978
WORK & MILITARY
US Army, E 5, 1968 - 1971
AFFILIATIONS
Lions club, Farm bureau
American legion
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
TN Senate, 1990-present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
1st Congressional district, Present
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2012
100%
2018
87%, 82% (cum.)†
2018
|87%, 82% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
OTHER (2)
Jon Lundberg
Ron Ramsey
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Phil Roe (2013)
State Republican Party Organizations (2010)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Dawn White (2020)
Dolores Gresham (2020)
Ferrell Haile (2020)
Protect Seniors Now (2020)
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.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
None except the life of the mother
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?
Proper management must be a priority
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
In Tennessee we work department by department to reduce waste incrementally... the same strategy should be applied at the federal level
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
This is an individual responsibility and not a responsibility of taxpayers
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.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly 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?
The Supreme Court has misinterpreted the intent of our founders... they simply meant that government should not dictate religion
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Change federal law to make policies personal and portable... provide for telemedicine... health savings accounts as well as concierge medicine
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?
Peace through strength...
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.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Immigrants that can be productive members of our society’s and those who are willing to Follow the process properly
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.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
My Christian faith is my guide in life
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?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Consistent Recipient of the ACU Award for conservatism... recipient of the NFIB award... 100% life... A Or A+ NRA member
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?
It has been an honor to serve the people of my district and the people ofTennessee... and I look forward to being a voice for The people of the 1st congressional district through Congress
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Citizens have a constitutional right to bear arms and a personal responsibility to Educate themselves to do so safely
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
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?
Balanced budget amendment Farm bill Balanced billing reform
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is a threat to all... as congressman I would represent all people equally just as I have in the Tennessee Senate
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