Patrick Munro

Republican | Minnesota

Candidate Profile

Conservative (Conditional)

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Patrick Munro


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 6


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

Metropolitan State University, Saint Paul MN, MBA, 98

Metropolitan State University, Saint Paul MN, BS, 95

WORK & MILITARY

United States Army Reserve, Master Sergeant E-8, 26

AFFILIATIONS

Knights of Columbus, Member, Christ our Light Catholic Church

Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

(Candidate did not provide)

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

United States Senate, 2014

Minnesota State Senate, 2010

Race

Previous Races

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?

To protect the life of the mother. When the pregnancy is the result of an act of violence upon the woman. Rape or Incest.


ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

Strongly 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?

Balanced budget amendment. If you paid in you are eligible for benefits. Encourage people to work as long as possible. Raise the retirement age.

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

Entitlements

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

Hardship due to disability.


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?

The establishment clause in the constitution. God should not be kept out of the public domain. Freedom of religion cannot be limited by public service.


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 am a son of a medical doctor who was trained at the University of Minnesota. I believe in the practice of medicine as a small business enterprise whenever possible. My father converted our garage into a small medical clinic. My grandfather and his wife were both Medical Doctors trained at the University of Minnesota. I believe in charity as a method of paying for medical care for those who do not have insurance or are too poor to afford insurance. I believe in bartering for medical care. My great grandfather who was Medical Doctor University of Chicago traded medical care for bear meat.


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?

Proactively use military action against terrorist groups. Establish positive International relations with all peaceful Islamic nations that do not support the elimination of Israel.


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?

Law abiding hard working individuals who are not a financial burden to the US tax payer and immigrants must understand and vow to protect our constitution.


EDUCATION

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly 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.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a devout Christian. I practice my faith through the Catholic Church. I am a Conservative American Catholic. I do not drink or smoke. I have been completely sober for over 31 years because of a spiritual awakening as a result of my relationship with Jesus Christ. I have also achieved long term sobriety through practicing the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. Proverbs 1:7 Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. The Munro Coat of Arms: Dread God.


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.

My Website and past posts on Facebook. Surveys from past campaigns.

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?

My goal is to promote the core American founding principles of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. I will fight to insure that these core principles will be passed on to future generations. I adhere to the final words of Lincolns Gettysburg Address: that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth. I am a Veteran of the Iraq War 2005-2006.


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?

Criminal behavior


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

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

Strongly Disagree

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Strongly Disagree

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

Strongly 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?

America first. End chain migration, Balance Budget Amendment, Term limits. Life time ban on lobbying for all non constitutionally protected activities after leaving elected office. You can lobby for your religions beliefs.

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

Racism is a human conscience problem. It is a sin of the human heart. I do not believe Americans are inherently racist.

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