John Verbeek
Republican | Oregon
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
John Verbeek
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 1
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of Georgia, Athens, MBA
Nijenrode Business School, Breukelen, BBA
WORK & MILITARY
Financial Services, 30
AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State Representative, 2016
State Senator, 2014, 2012
Race
Previous Races
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Agree
Additional regulations are needed to prevent climate change.
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.
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
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Disagree
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.
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?
Encourage life. Is the womb not designed to be a safe place? That said, choosing for an abortion is a personal decision of the mother, the father, and if they are minors their parents, and the medical practitioner. But their neighbors (the government) should not have to pay for it. All life is precious, including - but not only - the life of the mother.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Eliminate the threat.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
I believe the Declaration, with the Constitution added, was decisive progress on the fair way of individual political rights under limited government. Our nation's sanctuary - only sanctuary - of political freedom with liberty and justice for all. Separation of Powers is not enough. The Founders so distrusted human nature that they would not pass a written Constitution without the Bill of Rights. In contrast with privileges, or separate sanctuaries for some, or gun control.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Spiritual beliefs are relevant. Test the spirits, to see if they are from God, and avoid deception carrying out the works of the devil. I believe Jesus of Nazareth is the Son of God, the Redeemer foretold by Isaiah who died for my sins and is risen, sits at the right hand of the Father Almighty far above, the Messiah. That there is no pit so deep that He didn't go deeper still. That He said:'Follow Me'. Quite a journey, but that He sent a Helper, the Holy Spirit, who I believe is sometimes quenched in churches and synagogues. For example, to rightfully condemn one totalitarian philosophy (nazism) but be blind to the wrongs of the other (communism): Was not Karl Marx a false prophet as well? I believe spiritual matters are also relevant with respect to good health, for example if having to deal with mental illness and compare pharmaceuticals somewhat to ammo? Jesus of Nazareth is my spiritual address. God gave us freedom: What's yours?
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?
Somewhat Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I believe the U.S. Constitution is basic to political freedom, and should remain so to our foreign policy. There is not much talk anymore about the blessings of freedom, and about spreading democracy around the world. The UN organization as a whole indeed seems more about control than individual freedom. How we vote therefore, because of our nation's leadership position among the nations, affects liberty around the globe. Though 'we the people' cannot vote directly in UN elections, your vote in US elections does matter globally. For the sake of freedom around the world, please do not take your right to vote in local elections for granted. Do vote!
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Encourage good habits with respect to nutrition and exercising. Improve transparency for consumers and increase competition among providers. Take out the government planners who have a plan for you and the medical practitioner. Follow the money, and perhaps re-route this through the consumer instead of the provider, for more choices and less cost. For a good example of success and consumer involvement in decision-making, take another look at the G.I. Bill for education, a generation ago.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Accommodate conditions for income growth through private enterprise with low taxes and limited, reasonable regulations. Tax reform and regulatory reform have been good for the economy and family incomes. Promote an open society with few walls of any kind as much as possible, and enforce the rule of law.
What changes should be made to the tax code?
Am in favor of low taxes, minimal fees, and limited, reasonable regulations. Tax reform and regulatory reform have been good for the economy and family incomes.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Mobility (besides tax reform and regulatory reform). Invest in transportation infrastructure. Mobility of people, goods and ideas is essential for economic growth. Not all walls are bad. Wall Street is named for a wall, and I grew up in a country full of walls and dikes. But look at the purpose and how we implement. The goal is not the wall of itself, but the rule of law in a free and open society.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
Ongoing economic growth is essential to support the relatively large government programs and expenditures. A politician cannot guarantee much, but should be careful how other people's money is spent: a dollar can be spent only once. This is also true for politicians. Spend the money on the same programs for which premiums are collected. For many, if not most elderly citizens, social security income is most of it. Protect economically vulnerable citizens if some scaling back proves unavoidable and don't wait till the economy and the markets will be doing it to us.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Am running my own campaign as a citizen politician on a budget of $ 749.00 plus the voter's pamphlet. Broad working experience of over 30 years with people of all ranks of life. Somewhat politically active: Precinct Committeeperson since 2008. I believe more common sense is needed among our State's representatives. Started running for office in local races after seeing only one name on ballots in my district, which seemed to me more befitting a soviet republic: equality and brotherly love if you are of the party, but no political freedom for others. We should not be taking freedom for granted. Is not it partly from parents where unhealthy peer pressure in highs schools is coming from?
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
No Answer
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Don't take America for granted: Maintain Constitutional Rights. The U.S. Constitution our nations' only sanctuary of political freedom with liberty and justice for all. The rule of law, impartial and with due process. Without favoritism. In omnibus bills especially. Freedom is important. Freedom of religion. Right to bear arms. Right to privacy and security against unreasonable searches and seizures. No loss of life, liberty or private property without due process. Impartial jury, right to confront. Right to trial by jury. Two other issues: Invest in transportation infrastructure. Better mobility of people and goods and ideas for prosperity and family income. Good health. Improve a health care system that serves your good health. Improve outcomes and cost. A constitutional amendment for health care as some in the incumbent's party are proposing goes way too far, as would be one for balanced budget (we should be able to have checks and balances without one). Vote for me.
