Richard Hudson
Republican | North Carolina
Candidate Profile
Verified Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Richard Hudson
Party
Republican
Election Year
2014
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist 8
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
UNC Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, B.A. History and Political Science, 1996
WORK & MILITARY
Cabarrus Marketing Group, President, 2011-2013
Congressman Mike Conaway, Chief of Staff, 2008-2011
Rep. John Carter and Rep. Virginia Foxx, Chief of Staff, 2005-2008
Congressman Robin Hayes, District Director, 1999-2005
AFFILIATIONS
North Carolina Right to Life, Texas Right to Life
Cabarrus Victims Assistance Network
Crisis Pregnancy Center of Cabarrus County, Joshua Fund
North Carolina Republican Party
National Rifle Association, Cabarrus County Republican Party
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
U.S. House of Representatives, 2013-present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2013
100%
2015
100%
2015-16
100%
2013-14
96%
2014
88%, 88%†
2015
90%, 82%†
2015-16
100%, 81%†
2016
80%, 81%†
2015-16
85%, 79%†
2015-16
75%
2015
60%
2013
|100%
2015
|100%
2015-16
|100%
2013-14
|96%
2014
|88%, 88%†
2015
|90%, 82%†
2015-16
|100%, 81%†
2016
|80%, 81%†
2015-16
|85%, 79%†
2015-16
|75%
2015
|60%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2015
0%, 5%†
2015-16
0%
2013
0%, 0%†
2014
0%
2015-16
0%
2015
0%
2015-16
|0%
2014
|0%
2015-16
|0%
2015
|0%
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Family Research Council
American Conservatives Union
Mrs. Jesse Helms
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (90)
Alex Mooney
Andrew 'Andy' Tobin
Barbara Comstock
Bob Gibbs
Bobby Schilling
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (150)
60 Plus Association
Acton PAC
Adam Kinzinger
Allen McNeill
American Action Network
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Jeff Gorell
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Airline Pilots Association
American Maritime Officers
United Transportation Union
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
1. Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self interest into the fairest and most productive economic system there is, and are the key to national prosperity.
Strongly Agree
1. Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self interest into the fairest and most productive economic system there is, and are the key to national prosperity.
Strongly Agree
2. It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
2. It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
3. The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.
Strongly Agree
3. The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.
Strongly Agree
4. Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry of persons into the country.
Strongly Agree
4. Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry of persons into the country.
Strongly Agree
5. The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) should be repealed by Congress.
Strongly Agree
5. The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) should be repealed by Congress.
Strongly Agree
6. Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
6. Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
7. Marriage is a union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
7. Marriage is a union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
8. Efforts to bring Islamic law (shariah) to America do not pose a threat to our country and its Constitution.
Strongly Disagree
8. Efforts to bring Islamic law (shariah) to America do not pose a threat to our country and its Constitution.
Strongly Disagree
9. Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
9. Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
10. Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions when these are not economically feasible.
Strongly Disagree
10. Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions when these are not economically feasible.
Strongly Disagree
11. More restrictive gun control laws are needed now to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
11. More restrictive gun control laws are needed now to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
12. 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.
Disagree
12. 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.
Disagree
13. People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
13. People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
14. What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers within the Constitution?
The nature of man is to pursue power, so there needs to be a system of checks and balances.
14. What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers within the Constitution?
The nature of man is to pursue power, so there needs to be a system of checks and balances.
15. Briefly list three (3) political or legislative issues of most concern to you, and explain why each is important to you.
Jobs: I know the importance of getting this economy growing and creating jobs. I am committed to conservative, pro-business principles that will help create jobs: cutting taxes, reducing excessive regulations and fully funding worker retraining programs at our community colleges. Repealing Obamacare: The harm that Obamacare does to our economy exemplifies the worst in government overreach. I believe we need to repeal Obamacare and replace it with a market-based system that strengthens the doctor-patient relationship, reduces cost, increases access, and allows American businesses to grow again. Federal Sunset Act: For far too long, the federal government has frivolously spent the American people’s hard-earned tax dollars with little-to-no accountability or oversight. We have to get off this irresponsible path before it is too late. I know that we must make the tough choices to get our fiscal house in order which is why introduced the Federal Sunset Act of 2014.
15. Briefly list three (3) political or legislative issues of most concern to you, and explain why each is important to you.
Jobs: I know the importance of getting this economy growing and creating jobs. I am committed to conservative, pro-business principles that will help create jobs: cutting taxes, reducing excessive regulations and fully funding worker retraining programs at our community colleges. Repealing Obamacare: The harm that Obamacare does to our economy exemplifies the worst in government overreach. I believe we need to repeal Obamacare and replace it with a market-based system that strengthens the doctor-patient relationship, reduces cost, increases access, and allows American businesses to grow again. Federal Sunset Act: For far too long, the federal government has frivolously spent the American people’s hard-earned tax dollars with little-to-no accountability or oversight. We have to get off this irresponsible path before it is too late. I know that we must make the tough choices to get our fiscal house in order which is why introduced the Federal Sunset Act of 2014.
16. Should abortion be allowed under extenuating circumstances? If so, what circumstances?
LIFE (not health) of mother is only circumstance
16. Should abortion be allowed under extenuating circumstances? If so, what circumstances?
LIFE (not health) of mother is only circumstance
17. 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 and Supreme Court, Media
17. 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 and Supreme Court, Media
18. Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
My wife, Renee, and I have dedicated this campaign to God's purpose. My focus is to remain in His will. Win or lose, I will use the platform of public service God has given me to boldly proclaim my faith at every opportunity. For a long time I was broken and lived life for myself. I believed in God but I wasn't willing to surrender control of my life to Him, or to even believe that he wasn't disappointed in me. Seven years ago, I finally reached the point that I realized I desperately needed God as the King of my life. I discovered that He was a loving Father who wanted to enter into a personal relationship with me. And, it has made all the difference. God has richly blessed me in so many ways.
18. Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
My wife, Renee, and I have dedicated this campaign to God's purpose. My focus is to remain in His will. Win or lose, I will use the platform of public service God has given me to boldly proclaim my faith at every opportunity. For a long time I was broken and lived life for myself. I believed in God but I wasn't willing to surrender control of my life to Him, or to even believe that he wasn't disappointed in me. Seven years ago, I finally reached the point that I realized I desperately needed God as the King of my life. I discovered that He was a loving Father who wanted to enter into a personal relationship with me. And, it has made all the difference. God has richly blessed me in so many ways.
