

Bill Posey
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile
Verified Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Bill Posey
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 8
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Eastern Florida State College, Cocoa, AA, 1969
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
United Methodist Men, President, Kiwanis Club
President & Legion of Honor, United Methodist Church, Trustee
Keep Brevard Beautiful, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Florida House of Representatives, 1992-2000
Florida Senate, 2000-2008
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2017-18
100%
2015-16
100%
2012
100%
2013-14
100%
2017
100%
2017-19
100%
2017-18
96%, 97% (cum.)†
2015-16
97%
2017
88%, 92% (cum.)†
2016
B+
2018
85%, 87% (cum.)†
2015-16
86%
2012
86%
2016
84%, 85% (cum.)†
2016
92%, 83% (cum.)†
2018
81% (cum.)†
2017-18
84%, 79% (cum.)†
2017-18
|100%
2015-16
|100%
2012
|100%
2013-14
|100%
2017
|100%
2017-19
|100%
2017-18
|96%, 97% (cum.)†
2015-16
|97%
2017
|88%, 92% (cum.)†
2016
|B+
2018
|85%, 87% (cum.)†
2015-16
|86%
2016
|84%, 85% (cum.)†
2016
|92%, 83% (cum.)†
2018
|81% (cum.)†
2017-18
|84%, 79% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2018
17%
2017
21%, 12% (cum.)†
2015
10%, 9% (cum.)†
2017
0%, 5% (cum.)†
2016
0%
2015-16
0%
2017
0%
2018
|17%
2017
|21%, 12% (cum.)†
2015
|10%, 9% (cum.)†
2017
|0%, 5% (cum.)†
2016
|0%
2015-16
|0%
2017
|0%
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (5)
Americans for Legal Immigration
Campaign for Working Families
Floridians for Immigration Enforcement
Government is Not God PAC
John Stemberger, Pres., Florida Family Action
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
National Right to Life Committee
Fraternal Order of Police
Florida Family Action
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Rand Paul
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)
FreedomWorks
National Federation of Independent Business
National Right to Life Committee
North Carolina Leadership Fund
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
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.
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.
Agree
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 health insurance.
Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Agree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
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.
Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
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."
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.
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 primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Only in cases of rape, incest and life of the mother.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
First of all, recognize that it exists. Declare war against it and do whatever it takes to eliminate this threat.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Divine providence.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Strongly spiritual.i am a Methodist by profession of faith.
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.
Endorsed by the National Right to Life Committee, Member of the House Republican Study Committee, recieved numerous awards from conservative organizations like FreedomWorks, National Taxpayers Union, the National Tax Limitation Committee and the American Conservative Union to name a few.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Providing a competitive atmosphere for the market to flourish.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Government should do whatever possible to encourage a free market atmosphere and should regulate only what is absolutely necessary to protect the public.
What changes should be made to the tax code?
Taxes should be fair to all and they should be minimal.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
By providing a healthy economy.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
My principle has been no changes for those at or near retirement.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Extensive community and volunteer service. Longtime successful small business owner, served on the Rockledge City Council, served eight years in the Florida House of Representatives, served eight years in the Florida Senate and current US Representative for the Eighth Congressional District.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
Campaign@billposey.com, 321-254-6282
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am committed to finding common sense solutions to our nation’s challenges and holding Washington Accountable. I try to lead by examaple and every year I return the pay raise that was approved the year before I came to Congress and run my office under budget.
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