Ralph Hall
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Verified Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Ralph Hall
Party
Republican
Election Year
2014
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist.4
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX, LL.B, 1951
University of Texas, Austin, TX, 12 hours with military service, 1947
Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX, 6 hours with military service, 1943
WORK & MILITARY
U.S. Navy, Lieutenant (Sr. Grade), 1945
U.S. Navy, Lieutenant (Jr. Grade), 1944
U.S. Navy, Ensign, 1943
U.S. Navy, V-5 Cadet, 1942
AFFILIATIONS
First United Methodist Church, Member, Republican Study Committee
Member, Tea Party Caucus, Member
National Rifle Association, Member, Boy Scouts
Member, Kiwanis, Member
Rotary Club, Member, Chamber of Commerce
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
U.S. Rep, 4th District of Texas, 1981-Present
Texas State Senator, 1962-1972
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Held Position - Rockwall County Judge, 1950-1962
Texas Lieutenant Governor, 1972
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Texas Right to Life
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (7)
National Rifle Association
Texas Right to Life
60+ Association
Texas Medical Association
Friend of the Farmer
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (19)
Dave Reichert
Duncan D. Hunter
George Lavender
Janice Arnold-Jones
Jodie Laubenberg
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (71)
60 Plus Association
Acton PAC
Alamo PAC
Associated Builders and Contractors
Believe in Life Liberty Yourself
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
State Democratic Party Organizations
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
International Association of Firefighters
National Air Traffic Controllers Association
National Association of Letter Carriers
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 are the key to national prosperity.
Strongly Agree
2. It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
3. The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.
Strongly Agree
4. Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry of persons into the country.
Strongly Agree
5. The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) should be repealed by Congress.
Strongly Agree
6. Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
7. Marriage is a union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
8. Efforts to bring Islamic law (shariah) to America do not pose a threat to our country and its Constitution.
Strongly Disagree
9. Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
10. Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions when these are not economically feasible.
Strongly Disagree
11. More restrictive gun control laws are needed now to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
12. The founders established pure democracy in the Constitution because they believed that it is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.
Strongly Agree
13. People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
14. Briefly list three (3) political or legislative issues of most concern to you, and explain why each is important to you.
Americans across the country are struggling, and in order to help folks have better lives both now and for future generations, the following three interests are most important to me: 1)Repealing “ObamaCare”: I opposed the President’s bad health care law from the get-go and continue to fight for its full and permanent repeal. It is the most egregious government power grab in recent years, it is a violation of our Constitutional rights, and the American people cannot afford it. 2)A Healthy Economy: In order to boost the economy, we need to balance the budget and reduce massive amounts of waste and fraud in government spending. That is why I co-sponsor a Balanced Budget Amendment and the Lean Government Act. 3)Job Creation: The government doesn’t create jobs, but it makes policy decisions that impact our economy. In order to promote job creation, we must reduce taxes and get rid of unnecessary regulations that hamper job creators.
15. Should abortion be allowed under extenuating circumstances? If so, what circumstances?
I believe all life is a gift from God and therefore sacred. I also believe the Constitution – which states that ALL PEOPLES have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness – includes the unborn. That is why I am strongly Pro-Life, oppose abortion, and continue to support the Hyde Amendment as the strongest position that Congress has been able to enact.
16. 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.
God, Voters, Constitution, Congress, Supreme Court. N/A: Academia, Industry, Media, Professional Sports
17. Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian who believes that the greatest resources available to us are God’s Grace and the power of prayer. My values reflect my faith, our Constitution, and the preservation of freedom and opportunity for all Americans.
