Richard Moss
Republican | Indiana
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Richard Moss
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 8
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Indiana University, Bloomington, BA Biology, 1977
Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, MD, 1981
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Right to Life, contributor, FAIR
contributor, Heritage, contributor/member
Temple Adath B'nai Israel Synagogue, member/contributor, NRA
member/contributor, Sheriffs/Law Enforcement Supporter, contributor
Indiana State Medical Association, member/contributor, American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Indiana State Representative HR 63, 2014
Congress 8th district IN, 2016
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations
Richard Mourdock
State Republican Party Organizations
Todd Young
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
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
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 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
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.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
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
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
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Additional regulations are needed to prevent climate change.
Strongly Disagree
Additional regulations are needed to prevent climate change.
Strongly Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
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
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
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
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Agree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
It is OK for Congress to exempt itself from compliance with laws applicable to all citizens.
Strongly Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Agree
It is OK for Congress to exempt itself from compliance with laws applicable to all citizens.
Strongly Disagree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Agree
The United States should protect its sovereignty from the United Nations.
Strongly Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
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
The United States should protect its sovereignty from the United Nations.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Most abortion is for convenience and there are other ways such as adoption.
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
End or seriously curtail Muslim immigration here and in Europe. Europe has already jeopardised itself by importing millions of Muslims. We should not repeat their mistakes. Stop getting involved in Islamic Civil Wars. Defend Western Civilization and the Judeo-Christian tradition. Reject multiculturalism and cultural Marxism. Rout terrorists and other threats wherever we find them but do not engage in any more "Democracy Projects" or nation building in the Muslim World or elsewhere. Engage philosophically by promoting Western values and the superiority of our system and way of life. Stong Military.
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
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Power corrupts. it is necessary to constrain government because of the inevitable tendency of individuals through government to centralise and expand power.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Most abortion is for convenience and there are other ways such as adoption.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I strongly believe in God. I hold that our God is a rational God who created a rational, ordered universe with laws of nature. That by study and reflection we can learn God's laws. There are external, objective truths. There is beauty and reason. There is the wisdom of the ages. All of this can elevate us today in our own search for truth, wisdom, and meaning. It is also an important counterpoint to the the post-modern relativists and cultural marxists of the left who dominate our colleges, schools, media, and culture in general.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
End or seriously curtail Muslim immigration here and in Europe. Europe has already jeopardised itself by importing millions of Muslims. We should not repeat their mistakes. Stop getting involved in Islamic Civil Wars. Defend Western Civilization and the Judeo-Christian tradition. Reject multiculturalism and cultural Marxism. Rout terrorists and other threats wherever we find them but do not engage in any more "Democracy Projects" or nation building in the Muslim World or elsewhere. Engage philosophically by promoting Western values and the superiority of our system and way of life. Stong Military.
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
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Power corrupts. it is necessary to constrain government because of the inevitable tendency of individuals through government to centralise and expand power.
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I have been a conservative columnist since 1992, weighing in on the issues of the day since 1992 published in newspapers in Indiana available at my website: exodusmd.com There are hundreds of articles on any number of issues in which I take and articulate conservative positions. I have written two books, one coming out in April, the other Matilda's Triumph, a memoir, but in its own way a conservative book.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I strongly believe in God. I hold that our God is a rational God who created a rational, ordered universe with laws of nature. That by study and reflection we can learn God's laws. There are external, objective truths. There is beauty and reason. There is the wisdom of the ages. All of this can elevate us today in our own search for truth, wisdom, and meaning. It is also an important counterpoint to the the post-modern relativists and cultural marxists of the left who dominate our colleges, schools, media, and culture in general.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Price transparency, even the tax playing field between individual buyers and employer based, make employer based insurance single buyer model and therefore portable so doesn’t end if lose job or quit. Vouchers for govt. insurance with an eye to expanding the single buyer market including Medicaid and Medicare, SCHIP, Tricare, VA, which introduces competition and choice. Sliding scale subsidies for the poor with emphasis on individual buyers purchasing their own private health insurance. Stop subsidizing insurance companies and hospitals (the insurance-hospital cartel). Health sharing ministries. HSAs, buying across state lines. Break the employer based and govt. model and implement free market reforms that increase choice, improve quality, and lower costs, as exists in the rest of the economy.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Getting its boot of the neck of the economy by cutting taxes, spending, and regulations. Provide the best environment for private sector economic growth.
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
What changes should be made to the tax code?
Flat and simple. Maximum of 18%. Combined with cutting government spending to 18% of GDP.
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I have been a conservative columnist since 1992, weighing in on the issues of the day since 1992 published in newspapers in Indiana available at my website: exodusmd.com There are hundreds of articles on any number of issues in which I take and articulate conservative positions. I have written two books, one coming out in April, the other Matilda's Triumph, a memoir, but in its own way a conservative book.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Promoting and advancing free market capitalism, the greatest engine of economic growth the world has ever seen. Providing the best environment for private sector economic growth. Three cuts: taxes, spending, regulations.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Price transparency, even the tax playing field between individual buyers and employer based, make employer based insurance single buyer model and therefore portable so doesn’t end if lose job or quit. Vouchers for govt. insurance with an eye to expanding the single buyer market including Medicaid and Medicare, SCHIP, Tricare, VA, which introduces competition and choice. Sliding scale subsidies for the poor with emphasis on individual buyers purchasing their own private health insurance. Stop subsidizing insurance companies and hospitals (the insurance-hospital cartel). Health sharing ministries. HSAs, buying across state lines. Break the employer based and govt. model and implement free market reforms that increase choice, improve quality, and lower costs, as exists in the rest of the economy.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
Starting for those at age 50, so they have time to prepare, raise retirement age to 68 or higher. Reduce the rate of growth of benefits to match inflation not wage growth. Privatize as in Chile. Make it a true trust fund, not a bunch of IOUs as it is now. Separate it from government general fund. Should be actual insurance/pension plan with numbered individual accounts as in private sector.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Getting its boot of the neck of the economy by cutting taxes, spending, and regulations. Provide the best environment for private sector economic growth.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I am a Cancer Surgeon in practice for 25 years. I have lived and traveled around the world. I grew up poor as one of five boys raised in the Bronx by my mother a single Mom. I worked as a volunteer cancer surgeon in poor countries in Asia for three years, in Thailand, Nepal, India, and Bangladesh. I have been a conservative columnist since 1992, author of two books, local businessman and investor (founder and owner of Bronx Bagel, one of original investors in St. Thomas Surgery Center, manage and own rentals. I had a weekly talk radio show for six months. Married for 29 years and father of four very accomplished and wonderful children. Member of local synagogue in Evansville.
What changes should be made to the tax code?
Flat and simple. Maximum of 18%. Combined with cutting government spending to 18% of GDP.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
hq@rmoss4congress.com
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Promoting and advancing free market capitalism, the greatest engine of economic growth the world has ever seen. Providing the best environment for private sector economic growth. Three cuts: taxes, spending, regulations.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I bring an unusual background and knowledge of the issues, real life experience, knowledge of the world, and commitment to first principles of constitutional conservatism, liberty, limited government, our founding documents and history, our culture and traditions. I understand the crucial importance of faith and family as the twin pillars of a robust civil society, and of the Judeo-Christian foundation of our nation. I will be a defender of Western civilization and hence of American civilization. I also recognize the danger of Washington DC to the well being of our country. Career politicians in both parties go to Washington, cut deals, grow the size of government, and bankrupt our children. I will oppose career politicians in both parties and our dysfunctional and corrupt one party system in DC.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
Starting for those at age 50, so they have time to prepare, raise retirement age to 68 or higher. Reduce the rate of growth of benefits to match inflation not wage growth. Privatize as in Chile. Make it a true trust fund, not a bunch of IOUs as it is now. Separate it from government general fund. Should be actual insurance/pension plan with numbered individual accounts as in private sector.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I am a Cancer Surgeon in practice for 25 years. I have lived and traveled around the world. I grew up poor as one of five boys raised in the Bronx by my mother a single Mom. I worked as a volunteer cancer surgeon in poor countries in Asia for three years, in Thailand, Nepal, India, and Bangladesh. I have been a conservative columnist since 1992, author of two books, local businessman and investor (founder and owner of Bronx Bagel, one of original investors in St. Thomas Surgery Center, manage and own rentals. I had a weekly talk radio show for six months. Married for 29 years and father of four very accomplished and wonderful children. Member of local synagogue in Evansville.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
hq@rmoss4congress.com
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I bring an unusual background and knowledge of the issues, real life experience, knowledge of the world, and commitment to first principles of constitutional conservatism, liberty, limited government, our founding documents and history, our culture and traditions. I understand the crucial importance of faith and family as the twin pillars of a robust civil society, and of the Judeo-Christian foundation of our nation. I will be a defender of Western civilization and hence of American civilization. I also recognize the danger of Washington DC to the well being of our country. Career politicians in both parties go to Washington, cut deals, grow the size of government, and bankrupt our children. I will oppose career politicians in both parties and our dysfunctional and corrupt one party system in DC.
