Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Republican | Washington

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Cathy McMorris Rodgers


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

General


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 5


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Cathy McMorris Rodgers websites FacebookXYouTube

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

2017-18

100%


2015-16

100%


2019-20

100%


2020

A


2020

96%


2017-18

100%, 96% (cum.)†


2019

94%


2019

94%


2019-20

92%


2017-2018

91%


2017-18

90%


2019

76%, 85% (cum.)†


2019-20

83%


2017-18

78%


2019

B


2019-20

86%, 71% (cum.)†


2019

83%, 70% (cum.)†


2019

61% (cum.)†


2019-20

86%, 61% (cum.)†


2019

36%, 58% (cum.)†


2019

46% (cum.)†


2015-16

46%


2015-16

|

100%


2019-20

|

100%




2017-18

|

100%, 96% (cum.)†



2019

|

94%





2019

|

76%, 85% (cum.)†





2019-20

|

86%, 71% (cum.)†


2019

|

83%, 70% (cum.)†


2019

|

61% (cum.)†


2019-20

|

86%, 61% (cum.)†


2019

|

36%, 58% (cum.)†


2019

|

46% (cum.)†


2015-16

|

46%



LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (11)

Donald Trump

Family Policy Institute of Washington Action

*Family Research Council Action PAC

Huck PAC

Human Life of Washington PAC

OTHER (4)

Americans for Prosperity Action

Associated Builders & Contractors, Inland Pacific

VIEW PAC

Washington State Farm Bureau PAC

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)

National Right to Life

Susan B. Anthony List

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (74)

Aaron Schock (2008)

Barbara Bailey (2012)

Bob Beauprez (2006)

Bob Gibbs (2013)

Bob Latta (2008)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (180)

American Principles (2018)

American Revival PAC (2018)

American Victory PAC (2014)

Ann PAC (2019)

AX PAC (2018)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (12)

Airline Pilots Association (2018)

American Maritime Officers (2006)

American Nurses Association (2019)

American Postal Workers Union (2019)

American Wind Energy Association (2016)

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?

Abortion should only be an option in cases where the life of the mother is in danger and every reasonable alternative has been explored.


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?

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’ve earned this commitment from the federal government. However, Social Security must be put on a path toward fiscal sustainability so that this promise can be fulfilled for future generations.

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

I support passing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution to ensure we do not further burden our national debt. I have also led to bring accountability to unauthorized spending, which accounts for over $330 billion in spending each fiscal year, by introducing the Unauthorized Spending Accountability Act.

Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?

I support current programs that allow public funds to help those in public service pay off portions of their student loans. I do not support any proposals of blanket forgiveness for student loans.


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.

Strongly 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?

The separation between church and state is fundamental to religious liberty and ensures Americans can worship without fear from the government.


HEALTHCARE

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

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?

We should increase price transparency for medical services. Patients should be empowered to find for the best care at the most affordable price. I’ve also supported 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.


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?

The United States should strengthen its military power to ensure the complete destruction of the radical Islamist threat.


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.

Strongly 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?

The United States has a proud history of legal immigration and that should continue. We shouldn’t allow illegal immigrants to skip the line or be prioritized over those who have gone through the proper channels to gain entry to the U.S. We should also make more of an effort to give priority on a basis of merit, wherever possible.


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.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

God is love and we love because He first loved us. The greatest commandment is to love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind and to love your neighbor as yourself.


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.

Last Congress I strongly supported the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act which implemented a core conservative ideal of lower taxes to create jobs and grow the economy. It puts into place Ronald Reagan’s belief that the job is the best anti-poverty program. This Congress, I have opposed removing Hyde Amendment protections and efforts to implement socialist policies in America.

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?

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.


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?

I am a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and believe in the right to keep and bear arms. I am supportive of the current background check system and ensuring it has the resources to work as designed.


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.

Strongly 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?

1.) Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act 2.) Budget Reforms 3.) Price Transparency for Medical Services

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

Yes, our country has come a long way to addressing systemic racism, but there is still more work to be done. We continue our search for a more perfect union. We need courageous leaders to continue to shine the light.

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