
Robert L. DeVore Jr.
Republican | Kentucky
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Robert L. DeVore Jr.
Party
Republican
Election Year
2023
Election
Primary
Race
Governor
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Jefferson Comunity, Louisville
Shorter, Altanta
Sullivan, Louisville
WORK & MILITARY
Navy, E-6 Petty officer First Class, 24
Culinary Arts / food service field, Sous Chief at Holiday Inn in GA, 5 of 20
Safety training, Safety Rep in military& UPS, 20
AFFILIATIONS
FRA Member Branch, Vice President, UPS
Wellness Champion / Dock Lead 2nd shift / Retired, Trinity Life Center, Louisville KY Contributor
3rd degree Mason, Salt River lodge Bullet County, Parkland Baptist Church
member, A New Hope Pregnancy Resource center, Contributor
Republican party, member / precinct Officer district 46, Bee Hive Memory Care
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
McCreary County school board, 6
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
US Congress 3rd district, 2012
Mayor of Louisville, 2014 & 2018 Primary
Jefferson County Clerk, 2022 Primary
State Representative district 46, 2020 General
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Take Back KY
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
State Republican Party Organizations (2014)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
None, Life is Created by God and each individual is a special one of a kind person.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Abortion is murder period Anyone who provides abortion needs to be accountable for murders of unborn children.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
Senior Citizens have great value in experience and knowledge, youth needs to see and hear wisdom . Life should not be ended by legalize suicide.
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Senior citizens age 62 and above needs to eliminate property taxes , school taxes , vehicle taxes sales taxes should go up on any item is $100,000.00 and above by 2% exception of buying first or second homes
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
. Reduce government duplication in government policies and procedures. Place more responsibility on local government in running their own communities and cities. Build saving cost to state agencies by buying from local businesses. Saving on end of year operating expenses, returning money from the state budget without penalties .Maybe do a point scale system for State employees tax saving of the year. Encourage local businesses to give discounts to police, schools, Fire departments. in turn lower operating costs in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
Education should be earned by students and parents need to have access to their tax money. Money follows the child , even when he or she wants to go to trade school as their way to getting a good job. Like a dark cloud hanging over their heads .This path will lead to less educational college expense burdens. Colleges need to reduce their tuition and have better productive classes that will lead to better jobs and raise the value of our society as a whole.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
The US Constitution states in so many words, religious beliefs have top priorities over individuals who go against biblical beliefs . That business/ owner has a right to say yes or no to their customers' proposals/ requests without any reprisals from the state , US government or local cities.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
No! , the church is the cornerstone to any community Answer is NO! It should be up to that church to say yes or no to their closing of their church.
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
E individuals should have the right to pick their own heath care benefits paid in combination with employers and health care companies. Also the individual should have the right to cross state lines to get better health care benefits . The US Government should stay out of the health care business. State and local governments need to take care of their poor and needy in covering health care costs and benefits. (Under the Tenth Amendment states rights)
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Some vaccines have been established through the right process and procedures. Proven health care shots for Polio, Rabies , Smallpox, Typhoid Fever, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Yellow fever Hepatitis A, and Hepatitis B.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Yes! especially defending Israel and other pro-national governments With financial support from other pro- related American value Countries.
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Strongly Agree
Sometimes doing the right thing is not the most poplar thing to do. Defending Israel is the right thing to do. Israel can treat Arab- Palestine citizens as equals , including having a place in Israel political process but Israel should be responsible for their country.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Put American citizens' interest first, health and safety before other illegal immigrants. shut down the borders.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Only individuals who want to simulate the American way of life. Will be processed . Immigrants who want to bring their trades, shills , or professional occupations to the US. Testing of all immigrants for at-risk diseases,
EDUCATION
Do you support a constitutional amendment that would allow Kentucky’s educational dollars to follow children to the school of their choice?
Yes
Yes ! We need to add trade schools (unemployed adults and high school students) and mentor/ shadow programs to small and big businesses.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Starts with Leadership serving others before themselves. Elected positions should not have been a career , but temporary positions. Putting God first in words and actions . Then others/ individuals second . All lives matter from the unborn to the elderly.
I support adding gender identity and sexual orientation as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Yes! individuals have a right to live and choose their path ways, but as adults. Children deserve to know the truth on who they are and why there are only two genders / males and females. Family is made up of (male) father and (female) mother the core of the family. Then grandparents are a well of wisdom. No laws should be developed to raise any special group of people , no matter what sexual orientation they are, or multi-gender they want to be.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
CRT separates ethnic groups on purpose to raise one groups interest and lower the value of our ethic groups. In turn creates racism and belittling values towards other human beings.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Relationships of putting God first in my life, through word and in action . The Bible is my pathway to truth and wisdom. Relationships , loving my neighbor as myself , putting others first before my political goals. American values driven by our forefathers who developed our Declaration of Independence , Mayflower Compact,. US Constitution. God's laws of Ten Commandments as a foundation to our moral values .
Parental rights are a fundamental right. Stronger legal protections are needed to ensure that parents are empowered to protect their right to direct their children’s upbringing, education, and healthcare.
Strongly Agree
God created parents , parents are the first teachers to Child's learning . Parents have the right to know what is being taught in their schools and the values being presents from the schools agenda. No! CRT needs to be removed from the educational agenda.
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
What is the difference with the Left in charge of making gender changes in our social status. With God fearing people who want to raise the moral values , God's blessing to all individuals? This is God's created world , we are God's ordained individuals , who wants to serve the father of creations. Yes! We need to protect the
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Every vote counts , every photo American citizenship validated identification counts.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Starting with going back to paper manual counted votes, Removed all current voting machines. Get young adults need to involved in being poll workers as a mandatory, responsible duty. Smaller voting precincts. All vote ballots will be logged in as historical documents and used for future references. Any one who purposely / knowingly violates voting laws will be prosecuted to the letter of the law.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
What is the difference with the Left in charge of making gender changes in our social status. With God fearing people who want to raise the moral values , God's blessing to all individuals? This is God's created world , we are God's ordained individuals , who wants to serve the father of creations. Yes! We need to protect the marriage of one man and one woman as the true core of the family. No matter what the majority states.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Agree
Yes! Leftist racism does and will be a treat to domestic security in the United States and the rest of the known world.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
Neither. We are stewards of this planet . Our job is to take care of this planet , country, and community. Get rid of unnecessary regulations that hurt our economic structure. Remove laws that restrict farmers from growing , farming , processing natural organic products.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
Yes! drill , drill, drill . We need to lower the cost of fuel for our customers , in turn lower the cost on food and other economic indicators that will help our citizens live a better life.
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To serve the people and protect the welfare of the people. Encourage more involvement in State , local leadership to take care of their own backyards. In turn smaller government and more individual empowerment .
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
Start with making Kentucky great in economic, education, Treat senior citizens for their real value, wisdom . Putting God first in word and in deed. Share our success to the other States of America . Then spread positive social economics and real equality by treating each other as equals. throughout the known world. then build real relationships with other countries. strongly encourage positive social economics with foreign policies. and individual liberties to other nations .
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Enforce laws that will put accountabilities in false media misinformation. They need to validate their facts before spreading fake narratives.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No!
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I am here to work with legislative representatives. With the same goals and aspirations in raising the economic , social goals . I am in favor of term limits for each and every elected position. I am here to serve God and his people in what ever position God wants me to hold. I am willing to serve who God deems in that elected office , no matter who is elected.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Disagree
Depends on the circumstance for each and every action police are involved in. There has to be some accountability for real transparency in the police department. At the same time let the police officer do their job without direct interference from outside forces. There is no reason why there can be an independent audit of a non Parisian group of individuals who want to help raise the quality and transparency into the police department.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
No! There needs to be additional funds to promote mental wellness in our community.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None ,No! retrections but there needs to be firearms training to go along with firearm ownership . An well educated individual on firearm safety will benefit our society and still protect unarmed individuals from at-risk behaviors. Homicides will decrease and lives will be saved.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
First it is not gun violence that murders individuals , it is individual violence is the real problem. Politicians who support the suing of firearms dealers and manufacturers should be sued.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Do you support the expansion of gambling in Kentucky?
No
The only real reason most politicians want gambling legal is to bring in more tax revenue so they can make more political promises and spend more tax money to keep their political status high.
The LGBTQ+ agenda’s advocacy for puberty blockers, biological males competing on girls’ sports teams, and allowing biological males into girls’ restrooms, locker rooms, and showers threatens the wellbeing of our children.
Strongly Disagree
No! stop puberty blockers , stop males or females going into opposite bathrooms and showers. Let children be children. create alternative sports for LGBTQ and let them fund their own sport games. LET KIDS BE KIDS
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