
Danny Kushmer
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Danny Kushmer
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist 59
Incumbent
No
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)
Senator Ben Albritton
Representative Randy Maggard
Representative Rick Roth
Representative Jason Shoaf
The Honorable Ray Pilon
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Denise Grimsley (2012)
State Republican Party Organizations (2018)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Citizens Alliance for Florida's Economy (2020)
Committee for an Innovative Florida (2020)
Rick Roth (2019)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I believe all life is precious and should be protected from abortion.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Once elected, I will look at all spending.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
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.
Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The right for the Church (Christians) to exist without governmental interference.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Expand the opportunities for organizations like chambers of commerce and commodity groups to pool their resources and provide group insurance.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
IMMIGRATION
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
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Legal immigration continues to build America. A protected border allows those wishing to immigrant to America the opportunity to do so through proper channels. All are welcome legally.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I was saved before I was 10, my first 7 years of schooling was in a Baptist school. I believe the only way to Heaven is through Jesus Christ.
ABOUT YOU
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.
All you have to do is look at any of my posts on social media (which are many) and you will see my conservative values.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I am a life-long business owner in this District. I bring a perspective like no-other. Growing up on a farm and later working with the local water management district also gives me a perspective on the environment like none else in this race.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
As a fourth-generation small business owner in the District, I ask for your support and vote in the primary on August 18th.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Neutral
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Heartbeat Bill Eliminate the Business Rent Tax Reduce and eliminate the tax on corporations
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is a threat and God is color blind, we must be too.
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