Greg Raths

Republican | California

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Greg Raths


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 45


Incumbent

No


Links

Greg Raths websites
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EDUCATION

Arizona State University, Tempe, BS, 1975

National Defense University, Washington, D.C., MS, 1996

California State University Fullerton, Fullerton, BA, 2013

WORK & MILITARY

USMC, Colonel, 1975-2004

AFFILIATIONS

Unite OC Toastmasters, Member, American Legion Post 291

Member, Rotary of Mission Viejo, President

VFW, Member, Elks Lodge of Mission Viejo

Member, Association of Naval Aviation, Member

Marine Corps Aviation Association, Member, Orange County Veterans Advisory Council

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Mayor Pro Tem of Mission Viejo, 2014/2018

Mayor of Mission Viejo, 2019

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

U.S. House of Representatives 45th District, 2014

U.S. House of Representatives, 2016

Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (1)

Combat Veterans For Congress

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)

Congresswoman Mary Bono

Congressman Paul Cook

Combat Veterans For Congress PAC

Seal PAC

Mayor Trish Kelly Mission Viejo

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (5)

Dana Rohrabacher (2014)

Ed Royce (2014)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2019)

Paul Broun (2014)

Scott Walker (2012)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Combat Veterans For Congress PAC (2016)


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?

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?

I would ensure we have laws to keep the Social Security System well funded. I am a proponent of private savings accounts for the younger generations who would like to supplement their Social Security.

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

Reduce the bureaucratic infrastructure in Washington, D.C. by 10% over a 5 year period.

Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?

Maybe for a wounded veteran or a seriously ill person. But I am not in favor of paying off existing student loans by the government.


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?

Give to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's. With that said, we were founded on Christian beliefs and I see no reason why the 'state' cannot be discussed in church.


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?

I would stay with our current system of private healthcare, but work to improve it by lowering prescription drug prices, deductibles, and cover pre-existing conditions. I am a strong proponent of Medi-Share, a Christian based healthcare plan.


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?

Strong national defense and keen intelligence of these terrorists groups.


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?

Immigration must be a merit based process. End chain migration and the lottery migration process.


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.

Neutral

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Roman Catholic. Believe Jesus Christ in my Savior. Obey the 10 Commandments.


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.

I am a fiscal hawk conservative. My city of Mission Viejo just finished the year with a $6 million surplus. Social conservative. I protect life from conception.

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?

I am pro-life (adoption clinics, not abortion clinics), pro 2nd amendment, a fiscal conservative, strong on national security. Retired combat decorated Marine Corps fighter pilot, 30 years active duty. Three combat tours. Tour at the White House and Assistant Chief of Staff of the White House Military Office 1996-1999. Eagle Boy Scout. 3 College Degrees. Publisher and author of the book "9 Lives of a Fighter Pilot."


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?

We have the right to bear arms and I do not see a need for restrictions.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.

Disagree

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Disagree

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

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?

Work to ensure our Veterans are taken care of with medical treatment that is readily available. Term limits for Congress. Balance the budget.

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

No. That whole argument is overblown. In my 66 years of life experiences I have rarely come across any racism in my communities.

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