Danny Kushmer
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Danny Kushmer
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 15
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of Florida's WLIANR, Gainesville, Cert, 1997
East Bay HS, Riverview, Diploma, 1981
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
First Baptist Church of Gibsonton, Member, Youth and Family Alternatives
Leadership Chair, Polk County Farm Bureau, Member
Hillsborough County Farm Bureau, Former board member, Bartow Chamber of Commerce
Former Board member, Lakeland Chamber of Commerce, Former member
Lakes Education Action Drive LEAD, Former Board member, Florida Agriculture Hall of Fame
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
None
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
None
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Trish Pfeifer
James Clements
Charles Lake
Eugene Fultz
Jack Dearman
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Denise Grimsley
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
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.
Strongly 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.
Strongly 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.
Strongly 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 in the case of the mothers health and in certain circumstances rape.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Ensure we maintain a strong military, beef up National Security, and maintain covert operations around the world.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Checks and balances within our political system that limit the power of each branch in order to prevent the abuse of power. Our founders understood the inherit sinful nature of Man. James Madison wrote: "If men were angles, no government would be necessary, if angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary".
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
My early childhood included church on Sunday's and Wednesday's at the family Methodist church. In school, I attended Ruskin Christian School at First Baptist Church of Ruskin from 1st through 7th grade. I was saved and baptized when I was 10 and now attend the First Baptist Church of Gibsonton. I believe in the Trinity and that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior and the only way to get to Heaven.
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.
I believe in and will only vote for a balanced budget. I believe we must secure our borders and revamp our current immigration system. I believe we must reduce Washington D.C.'s power on our state and local governments. We must immediately renegotiate all foreign trade agreements, many of these agreements our out of date and most of them certainly favor countries other than America. One of the reason my family no longer farms is because of NAFTA. The so-called "free-trade" agreement, which was only free for Canada and Mexico.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Fortunately, the President already took one of my ideas. In my campaign, I called for Associations having the ability to provide health coverage. I believe we must break the barriers each and every state has in place that prohibits health care coverage across state lines.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Get Out Of The Way........ The Congress and the President needs to reduce our current tax burden even more. They need to reduce over-burdensome regulations. In my campaign, I have a plan to restructure the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers, this will help encourage even more growth.
What changes should be made to the tax code?
Revamp and make simpler. The Presidents tax cut is working but we need to do more. Corporate tax needs to be reduced to 15%. The "so-called" death tax needs to be eliminated once and for all.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Allow business to grow, believe in the American Capitalist system. If business can't grow then their will not be employment.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
We should consider a long-term phase out of social security. All tax payers currently paying into the system should have a graduated access when they retire and the federal government needs to ensure this happens. A date needs to be in place where persons getting into the work force do not pay Social Security but our encouraged through tax policy to begin an aggressive savings plan. For those already in the system, they should continue to pay into Social Security but at the same time have the same tax opportunities for savings.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
As a third-generation Floridan, Farmer, Business Owner, Husband, and Father, I believe my life has given me the experience needed to bring civility back to Washington D.C. My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ has given me the strength and values necessary to hold this office.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
danny@dannykushmer.com 813-360-0747
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
With generational knowledge in Florida, I will provide a new perspective to Washington. In my roles as president, Realtor, and executive director, I have a keen understanding of the issues facing our business communities. I will bring change to the Washington elites and encourage the early retirement of those takers, taxers, and bureaucratic rule makers. I believe in term limits and as your representative, I will only serve for 8 years.
