
Bob Cortes
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile
Verified Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Bob Cortes
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist 30
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
EDP College, Hato Rey P.R., 1981
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
South Seminole Sertoma, Board Member, NHCSL
South Region Chairman, NALEO, Board Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Mayor City of Longwood, 1
Commissioner City of Longwood, 4
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State Representative, 4
Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2017-18
A+
2018
98%
2017
95%, 89% (cum.)†
2017-18
70%
2017-18
|A+
2018
|98%
2017
|95%, 89% (cum.)†
2017-18
|70%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2017-18
|F
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
Florida Right to Life PAC
National Federation of Independent Business Florida
OTHER (4)
Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida
Associated Industries of Florida
Florida Chamber of Commerce
Florida Realtors
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Florida Chamber of Commerce
Associated Builders & Contractors
Central Florida Hotel & Lodging
Conservative Ministers of Central Florida
Florida Realtors
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (5)
David Simmons
Jason Brodeur
Jeffrey Atwater
Matt Caldwell
Scott Plakon
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (17)
67 Florida
Associated Builders and Contractors
Conservative Principles for Florida
First Coast Conservatives
Florida Committee for Conservative Leadership
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
International Association of Firefighters
Tim Gill
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.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly 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
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
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
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Strongly Agree
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
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Agree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
None Life begins at conception and should be protected at all times.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Entrusting power to one proves dangerous and leads to tyranny. Separation of branches keeps government closest to the people.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Catholic church upbringing. Traditional family values.
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.
Sponsor and co sponsor of multiple bills including the Pastor Protection Act, Grieving Families Act and the All American Flag Act.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
A good educated workforce would drive down unemployment. We must invest in education, especially vocational.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Free market principles should drive healthcare. Lower the cost of healthcare.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Lower taxes and regulations.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
30 years business experience and 10 years in public service
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
bob@bobcortes.com
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
A good public servant is one that listens to its constituency.
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