Mike Crane

Republican | Georgia

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Mike Crane


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 3


Incumbent

No


Links

Mike Crane websites FacebookXInstagramLinkedIn

EDUCATION

Georgia Tech, Atlanta, Industrial Management, 1987

WORK & MILITARY

Harvest Realty and Construction,Inc., President and CEO, 28

AFFILIATIONS

Georgia GOP 3rd District, Chairman, Forward Church, Sharpsburg GA

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Senator, 2011-2016

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

2016

60%

2016

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60%

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (2)

Eagle Forum PAC

Ted Cruz

OTHER (1)

Georgia Republican Assembly

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Senator Ted Cruz, Attorney General Kris Kobach, Patriot Academy's Rick Green

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (15)

State Republican Party Organizations (2023)

Richard Dean "Rich" McCormick (2022)

Paul Broun (2021)

Andrew Clyde (2020)

Kevin Cooke (2020)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (19)

Club for Growth (2016)

FreedomWorks (2016)

Jack Hill (2016)

Josh Bonner (2016)

Senate Conservatives Fund (2016)


OTHER INFORMATION

Mike Crane hosts a video interview (2021) concerning attempts to pass legislation to protect children from access to obscene materials in their schools.

QUESTIONNAIRE*

*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
RIGHT TO LIFE

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

Strongly Agree

Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

The unborn child should always be protected, no matter the manner or circumstances of conception.

Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?

The federal government should not provide, support, or promote abortion in any way, shape or form.


ECONOMY

What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?

I will support the Fair Tax or a flat tax, I will work to eliminate deficit spending at the federal level, I will reduce the burden placed on all Americans through the unelected bureaucratic state by limiting the scope and reach of the federal gov.

Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.

Strongly Agree

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

It means that the "State" cannot impose any burdens or mandates on the free exercise of religion.

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree


HEALTHCARE

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

Accepting a vaccine is a personal choice that should not be mandated or coerced by force.

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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

The federal government's intrusion and takeover of the American health care system has so distorted costs, that there does not exist at any significant level a true free market health system. The process to support and encourage a free market, doctor/patient relationship driven system must be started immediately to create a truly affordable health care system. The current system which is government/insurance/big pharma/institutional healthcare dominated is unaffordable and inaccessible.


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.

C)

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Our relationships around the globe are important. Israel is one of our most important allies in the middle east and we should continue to foster strong and healthy relationships with them and other countries that share our core values and goals.

What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?

People naturally gravitate to organizations that promote clear values and goals, recognize ability and are merit based in their structure. The current leadership operates counter to all of those foundational principles and actively promotes disfunction. The media has also promoted for many years an anti-Patriot mindset which has shifted the American heart away from God, Family, and Country.


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

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

Anyone who will assimilate into our culture, not stand against it. People who add value and can contribute to our nation.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Strongly Agree

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Strongly Agree

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a purchased possession of God. Blood bought, a joint heir with Christ, ambassador of the most High, always growing in Him who set me free. He who began a good work in me is faithful to complete it! I exist for God's glory.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Strongly Agree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Strongly Disagree

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Nuclear energy currently is the most cost effective and reliable method to generate power. It is also the most difficult to bring online because of regulation, we need to streamline the process for development and implementation.


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?

Very Conservative

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To secure the God given blessings of Liberty for ourselves and future generations

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.

Strongly Disagree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

Convicted felons should not

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