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


Links

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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


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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