David Merkle
Republican | Illinois
Candidate Profile
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
David Merkle
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 2
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
University of ILLINOIS, Urbana, IH, BS, 1976
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Kankakee County Board, 10
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
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
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 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.
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.
Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Neutral
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Neutral
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
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 Agree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Additional regulations are needed to prevent climate change.
Strongly Disagree
Additional regulations are needed to prevent climate change.
Strongly Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
Strongly Agree
The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Agree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly 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
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Agree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Agree
It is OK for Congress to exempt itself from compliance with laws applicable to all citizens.
Strongly Disagree
It is OK for Congress to exempt itself from compliance with laws applicable to all citizens.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Agree
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Agree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
The United States should protect its sovereignty from the United Nations.
Strongly Agree
The United States should protect its sovereignty from the United Nations.
Strongly Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Disagree
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
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?
If & when you like to disagree with GOD. Come on people. Take 100% PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY. & Be Responsible for all your actions. Then abortion would neve be a consideration or a contraceptive choice. GOD knew U before U we’re in UR Mothers woumb
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
If & when you like to disagree with GOD. Come on people. Take 100% PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY. & Be Responsible for all your actions. Then abortion would neve be a consideration or a contraceptive choice. GOD knew U before U we’re in UR Mothers woumb
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
The Last 5 AMERICAN US Presidents and the Congresses have totally FAILED the Americans in the districts they represent. If they had only done their jobs & taken their responsibility seriously not one American would be facing a terroristic threat. Elect a congress that has your back record they have theirs. We finally have a President that is working for U first. Sixty years the political system has failed you & me & benifited the politicians
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
The Last 5 AMERICAN US Presidents and the Congresses have totally FAILED the Americans in the districts they represent. If they had only done their jobs & taken their responsibility seriously not one American would be facing a terroristic threat. Elect a congress that has your back record they have theirs. We finally have a President that is working for U first. Sixty years the political system has failed you & me & benifited the politicians
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
COMMON SENSE. which has been lost & disregarded for 60 years. Our for fathers wrote what they wrote to protect us. U & ME. From the people & the government which they came from. Remember the saying if you don’t remember the past You will repeate it. Well it’s about to happen. & we don’t. Kiss it goodbye. It’s WE THE PEOPLE. Not the self servers
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
COMMON SENSE. which has been lost & disregarded for 60 years. Our for fathers wrote what they wrote to protect us. U & ME. From the people & the government which they came from. Remember the saying if you don’t remember the past You will repeate it. Well it’s about to happen. & we don’t. Kiss it goodbye. It’s WE THE PEOPLE. Not the self servers
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
GOD COMES FIRST IN MY LIFE. EVERY DAY. IN EVERY THING I DO. IVE BEEN BLESSED & it’s been that way. Because IF YOU PUT GOD FIRST. UR LIFE IS REMARKABLY EASIER. HE PROVIDES. U MAY NOT THINK SO SOME DAYS. THE OTHER DAYS HE DOESNT WANT U TO GET OR HAve it yet
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
GOD COMES FIRST IN MY LIFE. EVERY DAY. IN EVERY THING I DO. IVE BEEN BLESSED & it’s been that way. Because IF YOU PUT GOD FIRST. UR LIFE IS REMARKABLY EASIER. HE PROVIDES. U MAY NOT THINK SO SOME DAYS. THE OTHER DAYS HE DOESNT WANT U TO GET OR HAve it yet
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
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.
PERSON RESPONSIBILITY. EVERYONE NEEDS TO BE PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR EACH AND EVERY ACTION DAILY. OUR COUNTRY IS SO OFF TRACK & in the ditch because of entitlement programs. From A-to-Z. Let’s face it. If ur government dropped an extra $1000’in ur lap every month that certainly would help out ur household for doing nothing wouldn’t it? Validat what. I’ve worked hard since I was 12 yrs old. When my government took out $67 for a summer job in 1966.
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
PERSON RESPONSIBILITY. EVERYONE NEEDS TO BE PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR EACH AND EVERY ACTION DAILY. OUR COUNTRY IS SO OFF TRACK & in the ditch because of entitlement programs. From A-to-Z. Let’s face it. If ur government dropped an extra $1000’in ur lap every month that certainly would help out ur household for doing nothing wouldn’t it? Validat what. I’ve worked hard since I was 12 yrs old. When my government took out $67 for a summer job in 1966.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
My grandfather was a small town doctor. When he died people Owed him money. Prior to paying him if they couldn’t in the early 50’s. They paid I’m in other ways. Today’s healthcare can’t not be FIXED UNLESS & UNTIL EVERYONS IN THE ROOM @ ONCE & NO ONE GETS TO LEAVE UNTIL THEY CONSIDER THE LEAST OF US. LIKE GOD DOES PERIOD. IT CAN BE WORKED OUT ONCE & WHEN ALL THE DRs understand they’re not GOD. All the lawyers consider they don’t have to win & someone has to loose. The pharmaceutics bring down the price of Kleenex to pennies instead of $5 a sheet. Insurance companies help instead of looking for loopholes. Hospitals don’t have to be 6????????????Hotels. When it’s cheaper to stay in a hotel. & Lastly everyone considers the PATIENT FIRST.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
My grandfather was a small town doctor. When he died people Owed him money. Prior to paying him if they couldn’t in the early 50’s. They paid I’m in other ways. Today’s healthcare can’t not be FIXED UNLESS & UNTIL EVERYONS IN THE ROOM @ ONCE & NO ONE GETS TO LEAVE UNTIL THEY CONSIDER THE LEAST OF US. LIKE GOD DOES PERIOD. IT CAN BE WORKED OUT ONCE & WHEN ALL THE DRs understand they’re not GOD. All the lawyers consider they don’t have to win & someone has to loose. The pharmaceutics bring down the price of Kleenex to pennies instead of $5 a sheet. Insurance companies help instead of looking for loopholes. Hospitals don’t have to be 6????????????Hotels. When it’s cheaper to stay in a hotel. & Lastly everyone considers the PATIENT FIRST.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Quit putting up roadblocks up for entrepreneurs. I can’t believe some of thes questions. What has our government been doing for the last 60 yrs. look at Detroit in 1945 & look at Japan @ the same year. Look @ Japan now & Look @ Detroit now. America has been controlled an riddled with tons of beaucracy. Go to control inefficiency. Just to name a few.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Quit putting up roadblocks up for entrepreneurs. I can’t believe some of thes questions. What has our government been doing for the last 60 yrs. look at Detroit in 1945 & look at Japan @ the same year. Look @ Japan now & Look @ Detroit now. America has been controlled an riddled with tons of beaucracy. Go to control inefficiency. Just to name a few.
What changes should be made to the tax code?
This is the simplest yet. However once again there s too much money being made and no geniuses. To make it better by now. Take out every tax exemption. Take out churches schools government tax exempt corporations. Everyone. The tax would be 1-2 % to buy purchase anything. & 1-2 % to sell it. That’s 1-2 % u buy it. Or u sell it. It mathematically covers everything. Again personal Responsibility. There’s no cheating lying stealing. Hopefully. See how long that would work.
What changes should be made to the tax code?
This is the simplest yet. However once again there s too much money being made and no geniuses. To make it better by now. Take out every tax exemption. Take out churches schools government tax exempt corporations. Everyone. The tax would be 1-2 % to buy purchase anything. & 1-2 % to sell it. That’s 1-2 % u buy it. Or u sell it. It mathematically covers everything. Again personal Responsibility. There’s no cheating lying stealing. Hopefully. See how long that would work.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Education. It all starts with educating & training SKILLS. FROM A-Z. ENTITLEMENT IS THE WORST THING TO DO TO A PERSON. EVERYONE NEEDS A FEELING OF ACOMPLISHMENT & SELF WORTH something to be proud of. Jobs did not need to be sent to China but all the hurdles & road blocks that our government put up to s few the little guys forced jobs to go to China & elsewhere. Lots of people were asleep at the wheel. There R millions of jobs people can make millions of dollars with. If they put their minds to it.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Education. It all starts with educating & training SKILLS. FROM A-Z. ENTITLEMENT IS THE WORST THING TO DO TO A PERSON. EVERYONE NEEDS A FEELING OF ACOMPLISHMENT & SELF WORTH something to be proud of. Jobs did not need to be sent to China but all the hurdles & road blocks that our government put up to s few the little guys forced jobs to go to China & elsewhere. Lots of people were asleep at the wheel. There R millions of jobs people can make millions of dollars with. If they put their minds to it.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
100% Personal responsibility. How about an individual financial personal responsibility plan. That starts at birth with help from ur parents & goes till 66 or what ever magical ### very simple. SS was originally established for widows & orphans. & other workers paid in a% of their pay checks I’d set up a health plan equally well. AMERICAN Health & Wealth PROGRAM. I’ve done the math. 65 yrs @ a $100 a month or so compounded is a pretty tidy sum & if that’s not enough add more by doing more. Duh.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
100% Personal responsibility. How about an individual financial personal responsibility plan. That starts at birth with help from ur parents & goes till 66 or what ever magical ### very simple. SS was originally established for widows & orphans. & other workers paid in a% of their pay checks I’d set up a health plan equally well. AMERICAN Health & Wealth PROGRAM. I’ve done the math. 65 yrs @ a $100 a month or so compounded is a pretty tidy sum & if that’s not enough add more by doing more. Duh.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
66 yrs of experience. More common sense in a thimble than they have. University of Hard Knocks Please look around. Before u ask these questions. Look at who’s running Congress now. What QUALIFIES THEM. ????
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
66 yrs of experience. More common sense in a thimble than they have. University of Hard Knocks Please look around. Before u ask these questions. Look at who’s running Congress now. What QUALIFIES THEM. ????
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
Aimhiiii@yahoo.com.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am running for Congress because it’s been a goal of mine since 8 th grade. 50+ years. I had a great civics teacher I wanted to learn how our government works. I came Crome a small town. I went to college to better my self. I have great parents. The raised my 9 brothers & sisters with spiritual values great work ethic and small town values. My grandparents added to those values. Tell the Truth work hard put in a full days work for a full days pay & some days no pay. Pay ur self first. Be responsible. Keep GOD #1. Just for starters. 66 yrs later. Here I am. I see what’s going on & I know there R some simple fixes. If they don’t get shot down because I’m not an INSIDER. OUR PRESIDENT IS DOING WHAT HE CAMPAIGNED ON. HES WORKING AT EACH ONE OF THEM AT A TIME. DESPITE THE IGNORANCE & ACTIONS OF THE SOCIALISTS WHO WANT TO RUIN AMERICA. I WAS NOT APPOINTED FROM THE NEW YORK LIBERALS TO FILL THE DEMOCRATIC DISTRICT. THE DISTRICT IM RUNNING FOR IL2 HAS BEEN CONTROLLED FOR 100 YEARS BY DEMOCRAT
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
Aimhiiii@yahoo.com.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am running for Congress because it’s been a goal of mine since 8 th grade. 50+ years. I had a great civics teacher I wanted to learn how our government works. I came Crome a small town. I went to college to better my self. I have great parents. The raised my 9 brothers & sisters with spiritual values great work ethic and small town values. My grandparents added to those values. Tell the Truth work hard put in a full days work for a full days pay & some days no pay. Pay ur self first. Be responsible. Keep GOD #1. Just for starters. 66 yrs later. Here I am. I see what’s going on & I know there R some simple fixes. If they don’t get shot down because I’m not an INSIDER. OUR PRESIDENT IS DOING WHAT HE CAMPAIGNED ON. HES WORKING AT EACH ONE OF THEM AT A TIME. DESPITE THE IGNORANCE & ACTIONS OF THE SOCIALISTS WHO WANT TO RUIN AMERICA. I WAS NOT APPOINTED FROM THE NEW YORK LIBERALS TO FILL THE DEMOCRATIC DISTRICT. THE DISTRICT IM RUNNING FOR IL2 HAS BEEN CONTROLLED FOR 100 YEARS BY DEMOCRAT
