Michael D. "Mike" Bishop

Republican | Michigan

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Michael D. "Mike" Bishop


Party

Republican


Election Year

2016


Election

General


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 8


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Michael D. "Mike" Bishop websites FacebookX

EDUCATION

Michigan State University - Detroit College of Law, East Lansing, J.D., 1993

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, B.A., 1989

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

First Congregational Church, Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Senator (Senate Majority Leader 2006-2011), 2003-2011

State Representative, 1998-2002

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Michigan Attorney General, 2010

Oakland County Prosecutor, 2012

Race

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS

2015-16

100%, 100%


2015-16

100%


2015

92%


2015

73%, 73%


2016

73%, 69%


2015-16

64%, 64%


2015-16

53%


2015

33%

2015-16

|

100%, 100%


2015-16

|

100%


2015

|

92%


2015

|

73%, 73%


2016

|

73%, 69%


2015-16

|

64%, 64%


2015-16

|

53%




LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (3)

Michigan Right to Life

National Rifle Association

National Right to Life

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (34)

Alan Sanborn

Bishop Majority Fund

Bob Genetski

Brian Calley

Chuck Moss

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (80)

Acton PAC

Alamo PAC

Andrew Harris

Associated Builders and Contractors

BILL PAC (TX)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Airline Pilots Association

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).

Strongly Agree

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Strongly Agree

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.

Did not answer

The U.S. military should wait for militant Islamic groups to directly threaten our national security on our shores, rather than eradicate them now wherever they may be worldwide.

Did not answer

The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.

Strongly Agree

I support legislation such as the First Amendment Defense Act (FADA) that would prohibit discrimination against individuals, organizations and small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.

Did not answer

The federal government should establish Common Core as a nationwide academic standard for high school graduation.

Strongly Disagree

I oppose the resettlement of Syrian refugees into the U.S. without proper vetting.

Did not answer

Current regulations on domestic oil exploration and drilling are more restrictive than are necessary.

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It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.

Strongly Disagree

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

More restrictive gun control laws are needed to protect public safety.

Strongly Disagree

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.

Did not answer

Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self-interest into the most productive economic system there is.

Did not answer

Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions until they are economically feasible.

Strongly Disagree

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States.

Did not answer

Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with public funds.

Did not answer

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.

Did not answer

Planned Parenthood should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.

Did not answer

Marijuana should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol.

Did not answer

Islamic law (Sharia) does not pose a threat to the United States and its Constitution.

Strongly Disagree

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, Constitution, Supreme Court, Congress, Voters.

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

I am pro-life with the only exception being that of the life of the mother.

What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?

The nature of mankind drove America's Founders to carefully define, separate and limit powers within the Constitution. Man can be driven to accomplish great things when motives are pure and outcome is driven by humility and Godly intent. However, man is inherently flawed and, there are people whom are driven by a thirst for power, pride,and envy. By limiting powers and creating checks and balances, our Founders ensured an environment where no one man or woman could force change alone.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

My spiritual beliefs are driven by my Protestant faith. I am a social conservative who believes and upholds the principles of faith, family and freedom.

Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which of these best describes you?

Did not answer

Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.

Did not answer

E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.

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