
Mark Shell
Republican | Maryland
Candidate Profile
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mark Shell
Party
Republican
Election Year
2016
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 2
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, BS, 1997
UMBC, Baltimore, MS, 2005
UMUC, Adelphi, MS, 2012
WORK & MILITARY
Navy, E4, 6
AFFILIATIONS
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
Strongly Disagree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Disagree
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 Disagree
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.
Strongly Agree
The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.
Disagree
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.
Agree
The federal government should establish Common Core as a nationwide academic standard for high school graduation.
Neutral
I oppose the resettlement of Syrian refugees into the U.S. without proper vetting.
Disagree
Current regulations on domestic oil exploration and drilling are more restrictive than are necessary.
Agree
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.
Disagree
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.
Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self-interest into the most productive economic system there is.
Agree
Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions until they are economically feasible.
Neutral
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with public funds.
Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
Neutral
Planned Parenthood should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Marijuana should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol.
Strongly Disagree
Islamic law (Sharia) does not pose a threat to the United States and its Constitution.
Agree
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.
Constitution, Voters, Supreme Court, Congress, Academia. Would not count or consider the others. Of course if I did then: Industry, God, Media, Sports
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I am pro-Choice. Any and all.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
It's a natural thing that people will want to rise to the top and take control, people want power and as much power as possible. The separation of powers limits the ability to have absolute powers to control.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I have no opinion on the topic as it's not relevant to government.
Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which of these best describes you?
Moderate
Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.
It's my opinion of where I fall as I am more in the middle.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.
None
Additional comment from candidate:
I believe in creating plans and strategies and executing on those plans and strategies to make things better. I have experience in nuclear power, the military, agriculture, finance, movies, manufacturing and immigrations. I am a firm believer in education and possess 3 master degrees. I can do anything I set out to do.
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