Michael Schmitt
Republican | California
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Michael Schmitt
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 49
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Salus University, Elkins Park, Au.D, 2010
Califnia State Universty Los Angeles, Los Angeles, M.A., 2004
Califrornia State University Los Angeles, Los Angeles, B.S., 1992
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Armenian Assembly of America, Patron/Activist, American Mesopotamian Organization
Patron/Activist, Restore Nineveh Now, Patron/Activist
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Government is Not God PAC
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Governement is Not God PAC, William Murray
Trevor Louden
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Government Is Not God PAC
OTHER INFORMATION
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
In the highly likely risk of death to the mother, and in consultation with her physician and clergy.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
The threat can only be contained not eradicated. I personally have travelled to Iraq three times in two years as a civilian during ISIS's demonic reign of hell on earth. I supported Christian and Yezidi survivors of ISIS fighting for their very existance. I can say first hand that the ideology of Salifist Islam must be fought through unconventional means by creating a non-permissive environment for those espousing it's destructive ends.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Man by his nature is fallen and subject to being seduced into domination over other men and women for selfish power.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a lifelong Christian and believe we all have free will to do good or bad. My values come from a worldview that is shaped by my Faith. Like our Founding Fathers, I believe our democracy need moral people in office for it to work properly.
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.
Not being a previously public person the best evidence would by my campaign website and the growing body of social media posts I have made since becoming a candidate.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
In short we must inject more market forces to increase accessibility,bring down costs and increase outcomes. I propose cradle-to-grave Health Empowerment accounts that are inheritable and transferable between family members. I also believe that interstate restrictions for catastrophic and hospital coverage must be brought down to increase competition. I suggest we follow the structure of the medical model proven in the modern era set by Singapore. They spend less than 4% of GDP vs U.S. 16%. The Singapore model has greater access, longer lifespans (better outcomes) and lower costs. They have similar per capita income, hospital bed to population ratio and less doctors.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
First and foremost reduce regulations and get out of the way of the most vibrate economy in the world. Second, ensure fair and free trade with the rest of the world.
What changes should be made to the tax code?
More reductions in corporate tax rates. Increase in the SALT deductions. Allow some increased tax deductibility for the expanded Health Empowerment accounts I propose.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Keep a strong economy and reduce the number of unlawfully employed immigrants.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
The only way to do it is to balance the budget by reducing Medicare spending through the healthcare reforms I proposed.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I am the only one in the race who works fulltime as healthcare practitioner. I am a doctor and have an undergraduate degree in business. I am serial entrepreneur and small business owner. As a Congressional Envoy, I have risked my life and limb during my trips to the Mideast in a warzone. I have worked with Congress personally providing information to create policy and House Resolutions. I have acted as a Statesman getting parties in foreign countries to cooperate against a common enemy. I would use those skills to work to shape the thoughts and actions of Republican and Democrat leadership.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
mshbot@aol.com
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am political outsider not beholden to special interests like career politicians. I am beholden to my voters and would put in place technology to allow every voter who choses to weigh in on every House vote I make. I am a servant in my life and would strive to servant leader as Congressman.
