
Paul Broun Jr., M.D.
Republican | Georgia
Candidate Profile*
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Paul Broun Jr., M.D.
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 10
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of Georgia, Athens, B.S., 1967
Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, M.D., 1971
WORK & MILITARY
U.S. Marine Corps Reserves, Jet Engine Mechanic, 1964-1968
U.S. Navy Reserves, Medical Doctor, 1968-1973
U.S. Navy Reserves, Commander, 2010-2014
AFFILIATIONS
St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens, Former Member of Foundation Board, St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens
Member of Long-range Planning Committee., Prince Avenue Baptist, Member
American Legion, Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars USA (VFW)
Member, Military Order of World Wars, Member
Marine Corps League & Navy League, Member, Reserve Officers Association
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
U.S. Congressman (GA-10), 2007-2014
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
U.S. Congressman, 1990
U.S. Congressman, 1992
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2014
88%, 98% (cum.)†
2013-14
96%
2014
88%
2013
86%
2013-14
84%
2013-14
78%
2013
75%
2013-14
75%
2014
75%
2013
66%
2014
|88%, 98% (cum.)†
2013-14
|96%
2014
|88%
2013
|86%
2013-14
|84%
2013-14
|78%
2013
|75%
2013-14
|75%
2014
|75%
2013
|66%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2014
38%
2015-16
30%
2014
15%
2014
27%, 9% (cum.)†
2013
9%
2013
25%, 8% (cum.)†
2014
|38%
2015-16
|30%
2014
|15%
2014
|27%, 9% (cum.)†
2013
|9%
2013
|25%, 8% (cum.)†
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (3)
*Constitutional Rights PAC
*Georgia Right to Life
Nathan Deal
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (18)
Bobby Schilling (2010)
Club for Growth (2013)
Danny Tarkanian (2013)
David McKinley (2010)
David Rouzer (2013)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (89)
13th Colony Leadership Committee (2014)
Acton PAC (2014)
American Conservative Union (2008)
Andrew Clyde (2014)
Andrew Harris (2020)
OTHER INFORMATION
FRC Action Scorecard for 113th Congress ; Voted against the 2013 Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act; Roll Call vote HR 1797; Voted 'Present' on No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act: Roll Call vote on HR 7; Voted For amendment allowing Veterans Affairs providers to recommend marijuana as medicine: Roll Call vote H R 4486; Voted For amendment preventing the Department of Justice from enforcing federal marijuana laws: Roll Call vote H.R. 4660, H.Amdt. 748.
Historical vote ratings - Overall Vote Rating - 82% (includes 75% vote rvting from American Family Association, 75% vote rating from FRC Action, and 66% vote rating from National Right to Life.
FRC Action Scorecard for 112th Congress 2nd Session
FRC Action Scorecard for 112th Congress 1st Session
FRC Action Scorecard for 111th Congress 1st Session
FRC Action Scorecard for 110th Congress 1st Session
GovTrack overall analysis of Congressman Paul C. Broun
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
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I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
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Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
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ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
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The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
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What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
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RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
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Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
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What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
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HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
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What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
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NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
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I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
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The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
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What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
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IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
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State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.
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Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
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VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
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I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
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What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
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EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
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Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
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ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
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Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
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What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
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I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
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2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
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Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
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