Robin Ficker

Republican | Maryland

Candidate Profile

Conservative (Conditional)

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Robin Ficker


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Senator


Incumbent

No


Links

Robin Ficker websites
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EDUCATION

Case Institute of Technology, Cleveland, BS Engineering, 1965

University of Pennsylvania Law School, Philadelphia, 67

University of Baltimore Law School, Baltimore, JD, 1970

American University, DC, MPA, 1970

WORK & MILITARY

United States Military Academy at West Point, Cadet USMA, 1960-1963

US Army Active Reserves, PVT, 1963-1966

AFFILIATIONS

Citizens Charter Committee, placed 25 charter amendments which received 2,537,000 votes

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Maryland House of Delegates, 1979-1983

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

OTHER INFORMATION

Robin Ficker completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey survey in 2022.

QUESTIONNAIRE

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?

If necessary to maximize the number of lives.

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?

Yes. Removing federal funds, grants, and other financial support.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

This is a phrase lifted from a letter by Thomas Jefferson, which has been inappropriately used to replace the actual language of the 1st Amendment. Separation of church and state, as it is used in this context generally refers to complete separation, in all respects, between religious organizations and or religion itself and government operations.

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

Strongly Disagree


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?

Yes. Israel has proven to be a stable and reliable ally in the region.

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

The push within the military to prompte woke-ism rather than focusing on being the most effective military force on earth.


HEALTHCARE

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

Traditional sterilizing vaccines? Public schools probably can require them, pursuant to the locality’s police power. Otherwise, governments generally shouldn’t be imposing requirements. Private corporations and schools can generally require them.

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.

C.


ECONOMY

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

Simply the tax code, end inflationary use of the dollar, promote domestic production.

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

Reinforce the rules requiring a corporation’s primary duty to shareholders to be maximizing profit.


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?

Every immigrant must raise the average of America, and not require any form of public assistance. They must follow the legal procedures to immigrate, and follow our laws once here.


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


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?

None beyond those articulated as longstanding exceptions to the 2nd Amendment as articulated in Heller.


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.

Strongly Disagree

The Constitution should be amended to set the number at 9.


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?

Conservative

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Promote and protect individual rights and against crime and waste.

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.


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.

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 Christian who believes that God represents the unifying and transcendent truth of the universe.


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

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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 and clean-er fossil fuels like natural gas.

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