Michael Bob Starr

Republican | Texas

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Michael Bob Starr


Party

Republican


Election Year

2016


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist.19


Incumbent

No


Links

Michael Bob Starr websites Facebook

EDUCATION

Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL, Masters in Air Power, Arts and Science, 2007

Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL, Masters in Operational Arts and Science, 2006

Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government, Cambridge, MA, Masters in Public Policy, 1994

WORK & MILITARY

United States Air Force, 7th Bomb Wing Commander, Colonel, 2014-2015

USAF, Chief Strategy Division, Colonel, 2013-2014

USAF, Vice Commander of the 379th AirExp Wing, Colonel, 2012-2013

USAF, Military Fellow, Instiute for Defense Analy, Lt. Colonel, 2011-2012

AFFILIATIONS

Veterans of Foreign Wars, Member, American Legion

Member, National Rifle Association, Member

Military Officers Association, Member, Officer's Christian Fellowship

Member, Grace Point Church, Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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Race

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).

Strongly Agree

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

The U.S. military should wait for militant Islamic groups to directly threaten our national security on our shores, rather than eradicate them now wherever they may be worldwide.

Strongly Disagree

The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.

Strongly Agree

I support legislation such as the First Amendment Defense Act (FADA) that would prohibit discrimination against individuals, organizations and small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.

Strongly Agree

The federal government should establish Common Core as a nationwide academic standard for high school graduation.

Strongly Disagree

I oppose the resettlement of Syrian refugees into the U.S. without proper vetting.

Strongly Agree

Current regulations on domestic oil exploration and drilling are more restrictive than are necessary.

Strongly Agree

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.

Strongly Disagree

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

More restrictive gun control laws are needed to protect public safety.

Strongly Disagree

The founders established pure democracy in the Constitution because they believed that it is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.

Agree

Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self-interest into the most productive economic system there is.

Strongly Agree

Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions until they are economically feasible.

Disagree

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States.

Strongly Agree

Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with public funds.

Strongly Agree

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.

Strongly Agree

Planned Parenthood should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.

Strongly Agree

Marijuana should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol.

Strongly Disagree

Islamic law (Sharia) does not pose a threat to the United States and its Constitution.

Disagree

Based on the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, please arrange the following entities, starting with the highest source of authority, and continue the list in descending order of authority, skipping any that do not apply: Academia, Congress, Constitution, God, Industry, Media, Professional Sports, Supreme Court, Voters.

God, Constitution, Voters, Congress, Supreme Court

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Only when the life of the mother is at stake.

What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?

The pursuit and accumulation of power that leads to tyranny.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Strong Christian values. My spiritual belief is in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ for the salvation of humanity.

Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which of these best describes you?

Very Conservative

Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.

I am not a politician. I have not held public office. This is my first candidacy for an elected position.

E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.

michaelbob@starrforcongress.com

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