
Rick Seeberger
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Rick Seeberger
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist.16
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Arizona State University, Tempe, 1992
Temple University, Philadelphia, 1993
WORK & MILITARY
Business Owner, President, 36
AFFILIATIONS
The 20-20 Leadership Foundation, Executive Director, The El Paso Coalition
Co-Founder, The Border Leadership Institute, Co-Founder
El Paso Community College, Advisory Council Member/Chair, Mission Hills Christian Center
Elder & Border Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Texas Values Action
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)
El Paso Muncipal Police Officers Association
El Paso Sheriff’s Association
Mr. Sid Miller, Texas Agriculture Commissioner
Former Congressman Francisco “Quico” Canseco
El Paso Police Women and Families Association
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
National Republican Congressional Committee
State Republican Party Organizations
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Brian Babin
OTHER INFORMATION
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
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
None
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure 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
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Agree
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Should offer businesses to invest in job creation.
What changes should be made to the tax code?
I support the new Tax Reform
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Offer incentives to businesses to create jobs; also, restrict subsidies encouraging citizens to seek employment.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
Honor the promises made to those currently seeking to retire or are retired by setting aside the funds to cover existing commitments to everyone who has contributed to the system; investing the funds for a conservative return. Evaluate the existing social security system in seeking a better program for future generations.
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
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
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Allow the free market to compete for individual needs; and supplement when needed and appropriate.
NATIONAL SECURITY
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 United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
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
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
The United States should protect its sovereignty from the United Nations.
Strongly Agree
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?
Fight radial Islamic groups in their land
EDUCATION
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Protection against greed, power and envy
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
The Word is true and accurate, God breathed; I believe that Jesus is the only way to salvation, I believe in the Trinity, and heaven and hell are real.
ABOUT YOU
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
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
www.seeberforcongress.com
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have led leaderships and strategic change initiatives in forty-three nations, inclusion a nine year project which resulted in the nation of Paraguay going from the second most corrupt to one of the Top Ten Most Improved Nations in the World (1997-2006); have worked with a large variety of federal, state and local government organizations in providing leadership and other training services; have completed strategic plans with the Southwestern and Texas Border Sheriffs' Coalitions, the El Paso International Airport, the El Paso Coalition, the U.S. Army; and was recognized as Professional of the Year in Strategic Leadership for 2017 by Strathmore's Who's Who for Professionals and Executives Globally.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
seeberger1forcongress@gmail.com (915)881-3333
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I have been married for 44 years, have three children who are all married, have successful careers, and my wife and I are blessed with 7 grand children (and one on the way!); we have owned the Eagle's Nest Learning Center and Retreat Facility in the Upper Valley since 1998; I have travelled more than 4.5 million miles to serve people and organizations in less fortunate nations than the U.S.; and I deeply care about Building A Strong Future for El Paso and our Nation.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Additional regulations are needed to prevent climate change.
Strongly Disagree
It is OK for Congress to exempt itself from compliance with laws applicable to all citizens.
Strongly Disagree
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