Robert (Bob) Rommel

Republican | Florida

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

Robert (Bob) Rommel


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist 106


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Robert (Bob) Rommel websites FacebookX

EDUCATION

Brookdale, Lincroft, 1982

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Collier County Republicans, member, contributor, Caxambas Republican Club

Past President, Fort Myers Chamber of Commerece, member

East Naples Civic Association, member, Marco Island Fire and Rescue Foundation

member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Representative, 4

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS

2017-18

A+


2019

96%, 97% (cum.)


2017

95%, 95% (cum.)


2019

|

96%, 97% (cum.)


2017

|

95%, 95% (cum.)



LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (2)

*Florida Family Action

Florida Right to Life PAC

OTHER (4)

Americans for Prosperity Action

Associated Industries of Florida PAC

Florida Chamber of Commerce

Florida Realtors

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)

Florida PBA

Florida Firefighters

Florida Chamber of Commerce

AIF

Florida Right to Life

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (8)

Boehner for Speaker (2013)

Byron Donalds (2020)

Curt Clawson (2015)

Donald Trump (2019)

John Boehner (2013)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (13)

Conservative and Principled Leadership for Florida (Cabin Hill Road) (2019)

Conservative Principles for Florida (2020)

Conservatives for Rural Florida (2019)

Creating Possibilities (2018)

Florida Behavioral Health Association (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.

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Did not answer


ECONOMY

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

Strongly 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?

All local, states and federal government budgets need to be much more efficient.


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 Disagree

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?

I or anyone can prey or not prey to anyone or anything they believe in.


HEALTHCARE

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

Strongly Disagree

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

Free market system that would allow individuals to pick a plan that they think is best for their needs.


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.

Strongly Agree

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

Did not answer


EDUCATION

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree


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.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I believe all humans are created equal and our God given liberties should never been infringed on. I believe in treating everyone with respect and kind. I believe in a linted government and a free market society.


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?

Very Conservative

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

My voting record.

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

30 years of signing the front of paychecks.

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?

Did not answer


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

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

Strongly Disagree


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?

No more than we currently have.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Disagree

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?

Did not answer

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

NO,, THE media and radicals are. Most people actually get along .

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