George Athanasopoulos

Republican | Colorado

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

George Athanasopoulos


Party

Republican


Election Year

2016


Election

General


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 7


Incumbent

No


Links

George Athanasopoulos websites FacebookXYouTube

EDUCATION

University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, BA, 2002

WORK & MILITARY

United States Army, Major, 13

AFFILIATIONS

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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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Race

SCORECARDS

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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.

Strongly Disagree

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.

Strongly 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.

No Answer

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly 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 Agree

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

Strongly 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, Industry, Academia, Media, Professional Sports.

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Only when the pain and suffering of the child calls for it or the mother's life is in danger.

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

Man has both good and bad nature within and the Constitution protects us from the worst in ourselves. Greed, corruption, cruelty, excess, rash behavior, etc...

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am Greek Orthodox and my beliefs and values are my own.

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 have fought for the Republic my entire life after swearing an oath to the Constitution. I volunteered four times to go and fight in Iraq, volunteering twice to embed with the Iraqi Army. I will never ask anyone to sacrifice or serve in a capacity greater than what I have already given or am prepared to give. Does that make me very conservative? I believe it does. If nothing else, it certainly proves that I am a patriot.

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

720.340.5206 george@georgeforcolorado.com

Additional comment from candidate:

The past few years have made me reflect on the legacy I am going to leave to my sons. Like any parent, I am concerned about their education, their security, and the country I will leave behind for them and for their children. I have spent my career striving to make the world a better, safer place. Now, I’ve stood down from the front lines, but I have not left the fight. I am ready for the fight of my life: to ensure a better future for my sons, for your children, and for the Republic.

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