

Bob Gibbs
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Bob Gibbs
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 7
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Insti, Wooster, OH, Assoc., 1974
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Ohio Farm Bureau, Former President and Board Member, National Rifle Assoc.
Life member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
U.S. Congress, 8
Ohio Senate, 2
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Ohio State Representative, 6
Ohio State Senator, 2
Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2017-18
100%
2019-20
100%
2015-16
100%
2017-2018
100%
2019-20
100%
2020
A
2019
98%
2017-18
100%, 95% (cum.)†
2019
95%
2017-18
93%
2019-20
92%
2020
92%
2017-18
89%
2019
50%, 83% (cum.)†
2019
83%, 81% (cum.)†
2015-16
73%
2019
69%, 68% (cum.)†
2019-20
64%, 68% (cum.)†
2019-20
88%, 67% (cum.)†
2019
B-
2019
60% (cum.)†
2019
52% (cum.)†
2017-18
|100%
2019-20
|100%
2015-16
|100%
2017-2018
|100%
2019-20
|100%
2019
|98%
2017-18
|100%, 95% (cum.)†
2019
|95%
2017-18
|93%
2019-20
|92%
2020
|92%
2017-18
|89%
2019
|50%, 83% (cum.)†
2019
|83%, 81% (cum.)†
2015-16
|73%
2019
|69%, 68% (cum.)†
2019-20
|64%, 68% (cum.)†
2019-20
|88%, 67% (cum.)†
2019
|B-
2019
|60% (cum.)†
2019
|52% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2017-18
25%
2018
D
2019
23%
2019-20
15%
2017
8%, 11% (cum.)†
2017-18
9%
2019
30%, 6% (cum.)†
2018
0%, 3% (cum.)†
2017
0%, 2% (cum.)†
2017
0%
2017-18
0%
2017-18
0%
2017-18
0%
2017-18
0%
2019
0%
2012
0%
2017-18
0%
2018
0%
2018
0%
2019
0% (cum.)†
2019
0%
2019
F
2017-18
0%
2017-18
|25%
2018
|D
2019
|23%
2019-20
|15%
2017
|8%, 11% (cum.)†
2019
|30%, 6% (cum.)†
2018
|0%, 3% (cum.)†
2017
|0%, 2% (cum.)†
2017
|0%
2017-18
|0%
2017-18
|0%
2017-18
|0%
2017-18
|0%
2012
|0%
2017-18
|0%
2018
|0%
2019
|0% (cum.)†
2019
|0%
2019
|F
2017-18
|0%
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (5)
Buckeye Firearms Association-Ohio
Campaign for Working Families
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
National Right To Life
Ohio Right to Life
OTHER (3)
Agriculture for Good Government Political Action Committee (AGGPAC)
Ohio Republican Party
Ohio State Medical Association PAC
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (39)
Al Landis (2016)
Andrew 'Andy' Tobin (2014)
Billy Long (2016)
Bruce Poliquin (2014)
Carlos Curbelo (2014)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (158)
60 Plus Association (2013)
Acton PAC (2014)
American Success PAC (2010)
American Victory PAC (2013)
Americans for Tax Reform (2010)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (17)
Airline Pilots Association (2020)
American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (2014)
American Maritime Officers (2020)
American Postal Workers Union (2020)
International Association of Masters, Mates, and Pilots (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?
Death of the Mother
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?
Have support policies such as tax and regulatory reform that have grown our economy, a growing economy provides more revenue and more people working supporting social security. We have a moral and I believe a contractual obligation to make sure social security is available to retirees and future retirees especially those nearing retirement and are counting on the safety net. For those who are many years from retireing we need to have a frank public discussion to ensure the safety net continues and also give them options to make sure they can plan accordingly for a good retirement.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
We need to address mandatory spending which now is 75% of total spending. Mandatory spending is on auto pilot, the annual budget process mainly deals with discretionary spending the other 25 percent. Mandatory spending includes the so called "entitlements" Medicare and Social Security as well as Medicaid, welfare assistance programs such as food stamps and interest. We need to reform these programs to cut deficit spending and ensure programs Americans count on are sound well into the future.
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
Only circumstances would be very narrow and defined. We need to do a better job controlling education costs. The good news today for students is there are many opportunities in this economy to get training for good paying jobs and not incur any debt.
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.
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?
Separation means to me the State stays out and religion plays a vital role in the State
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly 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?
Policies that encourage competition in the healthcare insurance market. Expand health savings accounts. Policies and federal initiatives that encourage state governments have risk pools for the medically uninsurable.
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?
Continue to fight against terrorist organizations globally. Support our allies especially Israel. Policies to prevent people from being radicalized, support faith community and educational system from radical ideology.
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.
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 individuals that come here legally and can support themselves and add to our economy.
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.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Strongly believe life and our freedoms are a gift from God. I have always posted in my office the ten 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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Awards from NFIB, A+ NRA, numerous awards from conservative groups
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?
Have a strong record protecting individual freedoms and our national security Many years of business experience and raising a family. Have been married to Jody for over 43 years and we have raised three children all who are doing well as adults. My years of public service I have worked within my committee assignments legislation to help local communities with infrastructure and policies to protect property rights.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Support efforts to make sure individuals with criminal behavior and mental health issues be restricted. Did support legislation to make sure all entities such as the defense department and local municipalities enter data into the FBI instant background check database.
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.
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?
Will continue to support legislation that strengthens our national defense, our economy and protects life.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I have zero tolerance for racism. Racism can be divisive and is not acceptable.
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