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


Links

Bob Gibbs websites FacebookX

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.)



2015-16

|

100%



2019-20

|

100%




2017-18

|

100%, 95% (cum.)


2019

|

95%






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

|

60% (cum.)


2019

|

52% (cum.)



LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

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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