Eric John Makus
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Eric John Makus
Party
Republican
Election Year
2016
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Senator
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, MPL, 1987
Whitman College, Walla Walla, BA, 1984
WORK & MILITARY
Washington State Bar Association, Member, 6
Supreme Court of the United States of America, Admitted Attorney & Counsellor, 3
AFFILIATIONS
Rolling Readers USA, Volunteer & Spokesman, TreePeople (Community Tree Planting)
Volunteer & Spokesman, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Former Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
Disagree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Disagree
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.
Neutral
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.
Disagree
The federal government should establish Common Core as a nationwide academic standard for high school graduation.
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.
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 Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self-interest into the most productive economic system there is.
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.
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.
Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Agree
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.
Disagree
Marijuana should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol.
Neutral
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, Voters, Constitution, Supreme Court/ Congress
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (1973), is a landmark decision by the United States Supreme Court on the issue of abortion. It was decided simultaneously with a companion case, Doe v. Bolton. The Court ruled 7–2 that a right to privacy under the Due Process Clause of the 14th Amendment extended to a woman's decision to have an abortion, but that this right must be balanced against the state's two legitimate interests in regulating abortions: protecting women's health and protecting the potentiality of human life.[1] Arguing that these state interests became stronger over the course of a pregnancy, the Court resolved this balancing test by tying state regulation of abortion to the third trimester of pregnancy. Later, in Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992), the Court rejected Roe's trimester framework while affirming its central holding that a woman has a right to abortion until fetal viability.[2] from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roe_v._Wade
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
The innate human desire for authority, power and control. Because, absolute power corrupts absolutely, the father of our Constitution, James Madison, sought limited government. Our founders distrusted government. Constructing separate but equal branches of government was intended to provide a check and balance on government authority. "for I have sworn upon the altar of god eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." Thomas Jefferson.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian who believes in God and Country.
Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which of these best describes you?
Somewhat Conservative
Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.
I hold no prior office. My values, beliefs, emotions, and priorities are reflected in my work as a lawyer and in my commitments to my family, friends and clients. A simple Google search will document my record. With character, honesty, and integrity, I strive to always do what is right and to practice the Golden Rule; treat others the way I wish to be treated.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.
eric@makus.com 206-419-0581
Additional comment from candidate:
My Fellow Citizen, I am a proud American. I want to make us all proud Americans. It is my honor to be your candidate for United States Senator. We face challenges and adversity. We must address hard public enemies such as drug addiction and mental health, separately from crime. The menaces of racism and intolerance must be confronted with the weapons of kindness, understanding, and acceptance. We must join together to secure our borders, protect our homeland, and defeat radical islamic terrorism. We must build for the future by constructing a transportation infrastructure that delivers mobility and progress; in air, on land, and at sea. Washington is home to a broad range of business excellence and leadership. I pledge to completely support business. I earned my way through Whitman College. I became a Washington lawyer without law school. My record is independence. I am beholden only to you. I am prepared to serve you as our next United States Senator. Makus Great Again.
