Robert "Bob" Cherry

Republican | Indiana

Robert "Bob" Cherry emailX

Candidate Profile

Uncontested

BIOGRAPHY

EDUCATION

Purdue University, West Lafayette, BS, 1969

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Methodist Church, Member, Farm Bureau

Staff and board member, Kiwanis, Member

IHSAA, Official

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

County Council, 92-98

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (1)

National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

OTHER (2)

Indy Chamber

National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Indiana

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (11)

Connie Lawson (2014)

Eric Holcomb (2016)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2014)

Luke Kenley (2013)

Luke Messer (2013)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (10)

Hoosier PAC (2008)

Hoosiers for Economic Growth (2014)

Hoosiers for Quality Education (2019)

Indiana Amusement and Music Operators Association (2010)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2011)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)

International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers (2011)

International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2019)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Strongly Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.

Strongly Agree

I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.

Agree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Life of mother or rape


ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

Disagree

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

In the State, we have to have a balanced budget. I am not seeking federal office.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Agree

I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.

Yes

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

Government should no interfere with the church.


HEALTHCARE

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.

Disagree

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

Get government out of the business. Transparency, have different types of plans, options, affordable, pre-existing, no surprise billing to name a few.


NATIONAL SECURITY

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Strongly Agree


IMMIGRATION

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

State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.

Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

We are a country of immigrants. There is already laws on the book to legally become an US citizen


EDUCATION

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Neutral


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Neutral

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I believe in Christ, our Lord almighty. Need to put prayer back schools!


ABOUT YOU

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?

Conservative

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

Balance budget. Not spend more than revenue.

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

Vice chairman of Ways and Means. Seeking my 23rd and 24 th years in the general assembly. Currently I am unopposed for this election

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

No

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

No, they can always review my voting record


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.

No Answer


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Mental health included the background check


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Strongly Agree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree

In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?

Too early to say. Budget for sure

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

Yes. The media seems to promote. We all need to work harder and listen more. Few bad actors are not the masses.

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