Robert Lamar "Bob" Bell

Republican | Louisiana

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Robert Lamar "Bob" Bell


Party

Republican


Election Year

2019


Election

Primary


Race

State Senator, Dist. 16


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

Emory University, Atlanta, GA, JD, 1967

Emory University, Atlanta, GA, BA, 1965

WORK & MILITARY

U.S. Navy Reserve, JAG (legal officer) Captain, 1968-1998

Navy War College, LCDR, 1976

AFFILIATIONS

U.S. Navy Association, National President, Kiwanis

Club President, Granada Presbyterian Church FL, Clerk of Session/Elder

The Chapel on the Campus at LSU, Deacon 3 times, National Rifle Association

Life Member, U.S. Naval Institute Annapolis, MD, Life Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Parish Executive Committee, 2004-2006

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

U.S. Congress, 2014

U.S. Congress, 2016

Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)

Sizanne White, State GOP Committee

Cecil Cavanaugh, State GOP Committee

Janice Gonzales Barry, Lawyer

Carl Benedict, Financial Planner

Coleman Brown, Architect

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

State Republican Party Organizations (2016)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Strongly Agree

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

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Only to save the life of the mother

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Only to save the life of the mother


ECONOMY

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

Strongly Disagree

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure 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

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.

Strongly Agree

Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.

Strongly Agree

What is the best way to bring down unemployment?

A growing free-enterprise economy with plenty of jobs in various fields is the way to address unemployment so work is more profitable than receiving government benefits.

What is the best way to bring down unemployment?

A growing free-enterprise economy with plenty of jobs in various fields is the way to address unemployment so work is more profitable than receiving government benefits.

What role should government play in boosting the economy?

Reduce regulations, taxes, and government spending to unleash the free enterprise economy that is held back by excessive government involvement and control.

What role should government play in boosting the economy?

Reduce regulations, taxes, and government spending to unleash the free enterprise economy that is held back by excessive government involvement and control.


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

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

Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.

Strongly Agree

Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.

Strongly Agree

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Agree

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Agree


HEALTHCARE

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.

Strongly Disagree

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.

Strongly Disagree

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

Form affinity groups that can get good coverage not subject to pre-existing conditions. Several states already utilize these groups.

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

Form affinity groups that can get good coverage not subject to pre-existing conditions. Several states already utilize these groups.


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

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

I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.

Strongly Disagree

I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.

Strongly Disagree

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Strongly Agree

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Strongly Agree

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

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


EDUCATION

Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree

Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.

Strongly Agree

Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.

Strongly Agree

The LGBTQ+ political agenda poses a threat to First Amendment freedoms of speech, expression and religious exercise.

Strongly Agree

I support expanding protections in employment and accommodations based on sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

Strongly Disagree

The LGBTQ+ political agenda poses a threat to First Amendment freedoms of speech, expression and religious exercise.

Strongly Agree

If children are given instruction in sex education in public schools, it should not express a preference for abstinence but should be comprehensive, offering discussions on various types of sexual orientations and behaviors plus all types of contraceptives.

Strongly Disagree

I support expanding protections in employment and accommodations based on sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

Strongly Disagree

If children are given instruction in sex education in public schools, it should not express a preference for abstinence but should be comprehensive, offering discussions on various types of sexual orientations and behaviors plus all types of contraceptives.

Strongly Disagree

What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?

The sin nature of humanity that must be restrained.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

My beliefs and values are based on the Bible.I believe that Jesus is my Lord and Savior as well as the Savior of everyone if they accept his invitation to be saved from their sins.

What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?

The sin nature of humanity that must be restrained.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

My beliefs and values are based on the Bible.I believe that Jesus is my Lord and Savior as well as the Savior of everyone if they accept his invitation to be saved from their sins.


ABOUT YOU

I voted in these elections:

2012 Primary, 2012 General Election, 2014 Primary, 2014 General Election, 2016 Primary, 2016 General Election, 2018 Primary, 2018 General Election

I voted in these elections:

2012 Primary, 2012 General Election, 2014 Primary, 2014 General Election, 2016 Primary, 2016 General Election, 2018 Primary, 2018 General Election

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.

I am a lifelong Republican conservative political activist, both in Florida and Louisiana. I am conservative on national defense, having given 32 years of service in the National Guard and Naval Reserves with over 30 periods of active duty, including 7 periods at The Pentagon. I spent decades as a volunteer national officer of the Navy Association, including 2 years as National President. I served 8 years as an elder in a conservative church in Coral Gables, Florida, and as a deacon at The Chapel on the Campus. I also authored and published a Christian book entitled Between Life and Eternity, which is sold on Amazon, and details my personal experiences with tragedy and redemption.

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.

I am a lifelong Republican conservative political activist, both in Florida and Louisiana. I am conservative on national defense, having given 32 years of service in the National Guard and Naval Reserves with over 30 periods of active duty, including 7 periods at The Pentagon. I spent decades as a volunteer national officer of the Navy Association, including 2 years as National President. I served 8 years as an elder in a conservative church in Coral Gables, Florida, and as a deacon at The Chapel on the Campus. I also authored and published a Christian book entitled Between Life and Eternity, which is sold on Amazon, and details my personal experiences with tragedy and redemption.

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

I have a law degree and was a law clerk for a federal judge as well as a Navy JAG legal officer for 30 years. In the Navy Association. I was National Vice President for Legislation and National Parliamentarian, before becoming National President. I have extensive business experience, including management with The Shaw Group and several family businesses.

E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:

225-436-3373 qnd captbbellusnret@gmail.com

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

I have a law degree and was a law clerk for a federal judge as well as a Navy JAG legal officer for 30 years. In the Navy Association. I was National Vice President for Legislation and National Parliamentarian, before becoming National President. I have extensive business experience, including management with The Shaw Group and several family businesses.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

I consider public service a calling. I have shown my dedication to publc service with years of military service and community involvement. I would consider it an honor to serve the 16th district.

E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:

225-436-3373 qnd captbbellusnret@gmail.com

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

I consider public service a calling. I have shown my dedication to publc service with years of military service and community involvement. I would consider it an honor to serve the 16th district.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support the death penalty.

Strongly Agree

I support the death penalty.

Strongly Agree

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Strongly Agree

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Strongly Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.

Strongly Disagree

More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.

Strongly Disagree


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

Gambling should be limited to existing forms and should not be de-regulated or expanded.

Strongly Agree

Gambling should be limited to existing forms and should not be de-regulated or expanded.

Strongly Agree

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