
Greg Raths
Republican | California
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Greg Raths
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 45
Incumbent
No
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 (5)
California ProLife Council PAC
California Republican Assembly
Combat Veterans For Congress
House Freedom Fund (HFF)
National Right To Life
OTHER (1)
*SEAL PAC
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 (7)
Dana Rohrabacher (2014)
Ed Royce (2014)
Jim Jordan (2020)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2019)
Paul Broun (2014)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Combat Veterans For Congress PAC (2019)
North Carolina Leadership Fund (2020)
Supporting Electing American Leaders (2020)
WinRed (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?
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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