
Roy Moore
Republican | Alabama
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Roy Moore
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Senator
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
USMA, WestPoint, BS, 1969
Univ of Al, Tuscaloosa, JD, 1977
WORK & MILITARY
ARMY-Vietnam, Company Commander
ARMY, Captain, 9 yrs altogether
AFFILIATIONS
Foundation for Moral Law, Chairman, President and Pres.Emeritus
Republican Party, Member
Alabama Republican Assembley, Member
Trustee over 2 churches
Author, Several books & pamphlets
"So Help Me God"
"One Nation Under God"
"Abuse of Power"
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Chief Justice Al Sup Ct, 2000-03
Chief Justice Al Sup Ct, 2012-16
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Deputy DA, 5
Circuit Judge, 8
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)
Club for Growth (2017); Great America PAC (2017); Senate Conservatives Fund (2017); State Republican Party Organizations (2019)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (43)
American Principles (2017); Americans for Legal Immigration (2017); Andrew Harris (2017); Bluegrass Committee (2017); Bruce Eberle (2017)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers (2017)
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?
I don't think it is the role of government to "allow" abortions
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
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?
It does not separate God and the government. The separation of Church and State is the separation of the duties you owe to the Creator from government control
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Closely vet those coming into our Country
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Free Enterprise system
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
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
Don't interfere with Social Security funds, examine abuse of present system
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Foreign aid should be closely evaluated. Planned Parenthood should unfunded as well as the U. N.
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
To be determined by Congress. Government loans for higher education should be stopped.
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
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
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
Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
That is a matter to be determined by Congress
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Much fewer than we already have
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly 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?
Acknowledgment of God is so not a violation of the 1st Amendment, Constitutional Restoration Act
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No
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.
AFA interviews over the last 20 years
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?
Obviously the Washington Establishment has done everything they can to keep me out.
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.
Christian principles; Matthew 5: 6 & 7
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