Robert Schafranek

Republican | Texas

Candidate Profile

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BIOGRAPHY

Name

Robert Schafranek


Party

Republican


Election Year

2016


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist.29


Incumbent

No


Links

Robert Schafranek websites

EDUCATION

UT Austin, Austin, TX, None, 3

Franklin High School, Somerset, NJ, Yes, 1975

WORK & MILITARY

Macy's, Sales Associate, 5

Constellation Energy, Cash Applications Specialist, 2

VALIC/American General, Account Specialist, 6

Randall's Food Market, Computer Operator - Systems Adminstrator, 10

AFFILIATIONS

Southwest Speakers Toastmasters, President and other officer positions, Pentecostals of Katy

Member, Life Tabernacle of Houston, Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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Race

Previous Races

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).

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.

Did not answer

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.

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.

Did not answer

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

Agree

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

Agree

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

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.

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.

Did not answer

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States.

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.

Agree

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

Agree

Marijuana should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol.

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?

Did not answer

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

Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I believe that Jesus Christ came as God wrapped in flesh to save us from our sins by dying on the cross. We can receive His Holy Spirit through repentance and baptism in Jesus' name.

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

Conservative

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

Did not answer

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

Did not answer

Additional comment from candidate:

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