

Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 5
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
University of Washington, Seattle, WA, Executive MBA, 2002
Pensacola Christian College, Pensacola, FL, BA, 1990
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
U.S. Representative (WA-5), 2004-present
WA State Representative (WA-7), 1994-2004
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2015-16
100%
2015-16
100%
2017
100%
2017-19
100%
2013-14
92%
2017
85%, 87% (cum.)â€
2017-18
87%, 84% (cum.)â€
2016
B
2017-18
78%
2016
91%, 72% (cum.)â€
2016
72%, 71% (cum.)â€
2018
48%, 69% (cum.)â€
2017-18
55%, 54% (cum.)â€
2015-16
46%
2018
44% (cum.)â€
2015-16
|100%
2015-16
|100%
2017
|100%
2017-19
|100%
2013-14
|92%
2017
|85%, 87% (cum.)â€
2017-18
|87%, 84% (cum.)â€
2016
|B
2017-18
|78%
2016
|91%, 72% (cum.)â€
2016
|72%, 71% (cum.)â€
2018
|48%, 69% (cum.)â€
2017-18
|55%, 54% (cum.)â€
2015-16
|46%
2018
|44% (cum.)â€
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2015
13%, 10% (cum.)â€
2015-16
5%
2015
0%, 5% (cum.)â€
2017
0%, 3% (cum.)â€
2015
0%
2015-16
0%
2017
0%
2015
|13%, 10% (cum.)â€
2015-16
|5%
2015
|0%, 5% (cum.)â€
2017
|0%, 3% (cum.)â€
2015
|0%
2015-16
|0%
2017
|0%
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (5)
Campaign for Working Families
Hunters Heritage Council
Maggie's List
Susan B. Anthony List
Winning for Women
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Susan B. Anthony's List
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions
Winning for Women
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (68)
Aaron Schock
Barbara Bailey
Bob Beauprez
Bob Gibbs
Bob Latta
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (89)
American Principles
Associated Builders and Contractors
AX PAC
Back Americas Conservatives PAC
Badger Fund
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (9)
Airline Pilots Association
American Maritime Officers
American Wind Energy Association
International Association of Firefighters
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
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
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
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Additional regulations are needed to prevent climate change.
Strongly Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
It is OK for Congress to exempt itself from compliance with laws applicable to all citizens.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Agree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
The United States should protect its sovereignty from the United Nations.
Strongly Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
I voted in these elections:
2010 General Election, 2010 Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Primary
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Abortion should only be an option in cases where the life of the mother is in danger and every reasonable alternative has been explored.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
The United States should strengthen its military power to ensure the complete destruction of the radical Islamist threat.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
The Founders knew that absolute power corrupts absolutely, so they divided power under the Constitution.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe that God has guided and continues to guide my steps and has led me to where I am today.
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.
I strongly supported the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act which implements the core conservative ideals of lower taxes and job promotion. It puts into place Ronald Reagan’s belief that the best social program is a job.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
We need to provide certainty for states and stop these double digit rate increases. That’s why I’ve supported: Rep. Ryan Costello’s Cost Sharing Reduction Bill to constitutionally fund CSR payments and create a state and patient stability fund to stabilize insurance markets; Legislation to address medical liability reform, the biggest cost driver in our healthcare system; Association health plans; Health Savings Accounts; and the ability to purchase insurance across state lines
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Government should ensure that there is a level playing field, reduce regulations, and keep taxes low.
What changes should be made to the tax code?
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is a great start to lowering the tax burden placed on American families each year. I want to work with my colleagues to continue finding ways to reduce the tax burden on Eastern Washington families.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
The best way to bring down unemployment is to foster a strong economy. Republican policies are working. We are seeing the lowest national unemployment in many years, including the lowest black and hispanic unemployment in years.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
I am committed to protecting Social Security. Seniors have worked all of their lives to build our communities, raise their families and make our nation strong. They deserve to receive the retirement benefits they have worked so hard to earn. I will make sure the federal government keeps its commitments to our seniors. However, Social Security must be put on a path toward fiscal sustainability so that it can withstand economic and demographic changes and be available for future generations.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have held this office since 2005. Before that I was a state representative for ten years. I am a working mother of three and have a B.A. and E.M.B.A. For 13 years, I worked on my family’s orchard and family fruit stand in Eastern Washington.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
info@cathyforcongress.com
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
With God’s grace, the support of my family, and help from all of you, I believe we can find common ground and work together to build a stronger, more unified Eastern Washington.
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