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


Links

Bill Posey websites Facebook

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.)


2015-16

|

100%




2017

|

100%


2017-19

|

100%


2017-18

|

96%, 97% (cum.)



2017

|

88%, 92% (cum.)



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

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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