Michael McCalister
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Michael McCalister
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
Commissioner of Agriculture
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
The Union Institute, Cincinnatti, Ohio, Ph.D., 1994
Southeast Missouri State Univ, Cape Girardeau, MO, B.S., 1974
WORK & MILITARY
United States Special Operations Command, Colonel (USAR), 2000-2005
InVentiv Health, Hospital Consultant, 2009-2016
University of Phoenix/Nova, Professor of Management, 2000-2010
McCalister Tree Farm, Owner - Operator, 2006-2018
AFFILIATIONS
All Pro Pastors, Associate, American Legion
Member, Florida Sheriff's Association, Member
NRA, Member, Military Officer's Assn of America
Member, FL Nursery Growers & Landscape Assn, member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
NA
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Governor of Florida, 2010
U.S. Senate, 2012
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
All Pro Pastors
Captain Matt Bruce (radio analyst & celebrity)
Bikers for Trump Boots on the Ground
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Freedoms Defense Fund
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
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
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 Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Agree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
No Answer
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Threat to the life of the mother.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Our Inalienable Rights provided to us by God can not be denied by a government of man. A "Separation of Powers" to provide a "Checks & Balances" in government to protect the rights of the people and prevent a "Concentration of Power." The federal government will be limited to only the powers specifically granted to it in the Constitution, and all other powers are reserved for the States and the People.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
God is the Creator of the Universe and the Almighty Power. Jesus Christ is the only Begotten Son of the Almighty God, and who lived a life without sin on this Earth in the form of a mortal man; he was crucified on the cross to serve as a Sacrifice for the Sins of all mankind who accept him as their Personal Lord and Savior, providing them Eternal Life with Him and the Father in The Kingdom of Heaven.
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.
Many, many public speeches that have been live-streamed nationally. This includes this last Saturday as a Guest Speaker at a Pro America & 2nd Amendment Rally in Broward County,as well as multiple shows with All Pro Pastors.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Free Markets, less restrictive trade agreements, patent protection for U.S. Intellectual Property.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Free markets that allow intrastate business.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Less regulation and lower corporate taxes.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
B.S. with Agriculture Major & Earth Science Minor. Ph.D. in Management. Command & General Staff College Curriculum. Harvard Program on Senior Executive Leadership at the JFK School of Government. Air war College Distance Learning Program. Hold a Florida Agricultural Growers License; and own and operate a small family palm tree farm. Served as battalion S-4 Logistics Officer and Logistical Support Element Commander overseeing: Mess Halls/Food Safety; Water Purification and Supply; Weapons and Ammunitions; Fuels; Vehichle Repairs & Maintenance for a Combat Engineer Battalion consisting of 5 Companies.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
NA
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am a Christian. My son and myself are both Eagle Scouts and God & Country Award recipients.
