Lawrence Cohen
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Lawrence Cohen
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 12
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
The Ohio State University, Columbus, BSBA, 1990
The Ohio State University, Columbus, MBA, 1994
The Ohio State University, Columbus, JD, 1997
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
Congregation Tifereth Israel, Treasurer, Tifereth Israel Men's Club
President and Treasurer, TBDBITL Alumni Club, Inc., President, board member and committee chair
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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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.
Disagree
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.
Disagree
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.
No Answer
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.
No Answer
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
No Answer
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
No Answer
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
No Answer
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
No Answer
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
Additional regulations are needed to prevent climate change.
Neutral
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
No Answer
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.
No Answer
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."
No Answer
I support sanctuary cities.
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.
Disagree
The United States should protect its sovereignty from the United Nations.
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, 2012 General Election, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2016 General Election
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Did not answer
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Radical Islamic terrorism is based in the belief that anyone who does not believe in Islam and follow their laws is an infidel and should be eradicated. We need to support the Islamic leaders and nations that do not hold this radical view who can influence their brothers and sisters o understand that Western values and culture are not an attack on their beliefs ad can coexist.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Did not answer
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?
No Answer
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Did not answer
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
This question gets to the root of the debate in our country today. It is healthcare, including prescription drugs, that need to be adequate, affordable and accessible to all, not insurance. Until we can all agree on that we will not make any progress in solving the problem. Medical expenses can no longer be the number one cause of bankruptcy in the United States. The whole structure must be reexamined including industry overhead costs, medical and drug sales practices and costs, and government oversight like the FDA.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
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What changes should be made to the tax code?
The tax code needs to be further simplified. There are too many special interests represented in the thousands of pages of the tax code. I would keep certain deductions like charitable giving and all other taxes paid as I do not think you should pay income tax on money already used to pay another tax (sales, property, etc.) The business tax code should also be simplified and provide incentives for creating jobs and economic growth.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
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How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
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What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
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E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
lawrence@lawrencecohenforcongress.com, 614-286-7648
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
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