David Dopp
Republican | Indiana
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
David Dopp
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 1
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Purdue University, Hammond, IN, M.S.
University of Missouri - Rolla, Rolla, MO, B.S.
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
Special Olympics, Volunteer Team Head Coach
Boy Scouts of America, Cub Scout Leader
Youth Sports, Volunteer Coach
Life Line Ministries, Prison Ministry Teacher / VP
Providence Community Church, Sunday School Suptintendent
Laurel Church Ministries, Security and Usher
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Donald Trump
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
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.
Strongly 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.
Disagree
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
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
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
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
It is OK for Congress to exempt itself from compliance with laws applicable to all citizens.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Agree
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 best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
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?
Only when the pregnancy involves violence to the mother. i.e. Rape, forced incest, life threating pregnancy.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Continued / Stepped up intelligence efforts. Detailed vetting of those requesting entry into the country from known terrorist regions. Disallow any "no-go" regions in the United States or Territories. Eliminate sanctuary areas in which terrorists could be operating without the scrutiny of local law enforcement. Continued strengthening of communications about potential threats with our allies. Better educate Americans on the origins and nature of Radical Islamic Terrorism.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
The nature of mankind is to have the tendency for power to corrupt making it essential to separate and limit powers to avoid dominating regulations and overwhelming oppression. Those exact circumstances generated by British Aristocratic Rule were the motivators behind the Declaration of Independence and the willingness by our forefathers to suffer through the Revolutionary war.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian, believe in the doctrine of grace due to the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and believe the Holy Bible is the Word of God provided for us.
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.
N/A
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
- Eliminate the barriers to free and open trade between the states and allow insurance companies to compete across state lines thus reducing premiums through normal economics. - Protect and preserve Medicare. - Protect and preserve the income based insurance programs that currently exist within the states such as Indiana's HIP program. - Continue and improve the Child Health Insurance Program.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Government role in boosting the economy is to make certain free and fair trade is facilitated without instituting burdensome regulations. Additionally, government should limit its own size allowing as much investment capital as possible to remain in the private sector for growth.
What changes should be made to the tax code?
The recently implemented tax reductions will facilitate new investment and expansion by placing more capital into the private sector. Once the currently revised system is fully implemented evaluation should be undertaken to determine if further simplification is appropriate.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
By continuing the program to place more investment capital into the private sector through reduced taxes and smaller government. As investment increases more employment opportunities will develop along with competition in the labor market to fill newly opened positions. The result will be lower unemployment along with an increase in pay rates in competitive positions.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
By reducing spending in nonessential program areas thus allowing more of the budget to be allocated to essential government programs such as Social Security. Taking care of those citizens that have paid taxes into a program their entire careers should be a primary concern.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
The House of Representatives was established as the House of the People by our nations founders. It was never intended to be a career position in which politicians would spend their lives separated from the daily lives of the people they represent. For this reason the position is one that should be of reasonably short term and filled by people that have been working and living with their constituents. I have been living and working in Industry in my district for over 30 years. My three children have grown up and gone to school in the district. My five grandchildren are now growing and attending (or will soon attend) school in the district. My education includes a B.S Degree in Engineering and an M.S. Degree in Business Management. My work experience includes working in several capacities including working as a laborer in the UMWA through working as a division manager in the Steel Industry. All of my combined life experiences qualify me to be The Peoples Representative in the U.S. House
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
TBD
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
No Answer
