

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
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%
2015
|33%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2015
17%, 17%†
2015-16
0%
2015-16
0%
2015
0%
2015-16
|0%
2015-16
|0%
2015
|0%
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.
Did not answer
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.
Did not answer
Additional comment from candidate:
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