Rebekah Johansen Bydlak

Republican | Florida

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Rebekah Johansen Bydlak


Party

Republican


Election Year

2016


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 1


Incumbent

No


Links

Rebekah Johansen Bydlak websites FacebookX

EDUCATION

University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL, M.A., Political Science & Public Administration, 2012

University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL, B.S., Political Science/ Pre-Law, 2010

Pensacola State College, Pensacola, FL, A.A., 2008

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

FavorHouse of Northwest Florida, Pensacola State College CJ Society Liaison, Women for Responsible Legislation

Newsletter Editor, Member, Institute for Women in Politics, Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (1)

Republican Liberty Caucus

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)

Morton Blackwell

National Association for Gun Rights

Conservative Leadership PAC

Women Under 40 PAC

Representative Justin Amash

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.

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.

Strongly Agree

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.

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 Constitution Voters Congress Supreme Court Media

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

I'm 100% pro-life, including life of the mother.

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

Because of the fallen nature of mankind, the founders wisely protected against giving unchecked power to any human being.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a born-again Christian, saved by grace.

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.

From an early age I have maintained the belief that individuals can make better decisions for themselves than their government ever could. Ronald Reagan once said, "Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same..." I couldn't agree more. I am very proud of the work I've been able to accomplish during my leadership at the Coalition to Reduce Spending in the fight for limited government, and I intend to continue this fight in defending the liberty of Florida's 1st District.

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

850-607-0687, rebekah@rebekah2016.com

Additional comment from candidate:

Regarding question 21: My job as a member of Congress is to ensure that the federal government is operating within the 18 enumerated powers of the Constitution, and ensure that all other policy areas are reserved for states to preside over, as specified in the 10th Amendment.

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