
Ed Shoemaker
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Ed Shoemaker
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 15
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Northcentral University, Prescott Valley AZ, PhD, 2016
Trinity Bible College & Seminary, Newburgh IN, MA, 2001
The Union Institute, Cincinnati OH, BA, 1994
WORK & MILITARY
MR EDS FAMILY & EDUCATION INTERVENTION SERVICES INC., Owner, 7
Independent Contractor, Mental Health Services, 3
Polk County Schools, Teacher, 5
AFFILIATIONS
Childrens Home Society of Greater Lakeland, Member Board of Directors, Learning Resource Center of Polk County
Member Board of Directors, Polk County Schools District Advisory Council Exec, Executive Board
Polk Vision, Co Chair Community School Initiative, Medulla Elementary School
School Advisory Council, Attach.org, Member
Lakeland Christina Rotary Club, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
RPOF STATE COMMITTEEMAN, 2016-2020
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
District 1 Polk County School Board, 2016
District 40 State Rep, 2014
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Personhood Florida Pro-Life PAC
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Adam Putnam
State Republican Party Organizations
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
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?
Absolutely none. As a mental health counselor I have witnessed the devastating impact of abortion on young ladies and women. As an adoptive parent, adoption is the alternative to murdering babies in the womb
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Continue to tighten up our Border Security and fight terrorism
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Our founding fathers recognized that government is a force that continually expands, progressively impinges upon freedoms, and if left unchecked, predictably devolves to dictatorship. They recognized that power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. The division of power into legislative, executive, and judicial branches, and safety mechanisms such as the power of impeachment and the convention of states were designed to ensure that freedom will forever prevail over tyranny.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a born again Christian who protects America and her sacred values, our Constitution and God given rights. My priorities are God, Family and Nation
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.
www.StandWithEd.com
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
privatization and eliminate Obamacare
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
less government control, eliminate regulations, reduce taxes
What changes should be made to the tax code?
flat tax
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
less regulations on corporations
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
Privatization
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Board of Directors, Childrens Home Society of Greater Lakeland Board of Directors, Learning Resource Center of Polk Inc Co-Chair, Community Partnership School, Polk Vision Influential-Insight 100 2016 Doctorate of Philosophy in Psychology, Northcentral University, 2016 Candidate, Polk County School Board, District 1 2014 Candidate, Florida State House of Representatives, District 40 2014-16 Chair, Polk County School Board District Advisory Council Executive Board
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
Ed@StandWithEd.com 863-899-2162
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
During the past 26 years, beginning in 1992 as a family teacher (house parent) with Father Flanagan’s Boys Town, Ed has dedicated his life providing positive change, improving the lives of others as a foster parent, adoptive parent, educator, counselor and child welfare executive and administrator. Ed has a hands-on, can do attitude with a strong work ethic that believes in going above and beyond. Ed believes that The Power of Relationship is the key factor in building and maintaining attachment and bonding between children and their parents preventing the disruption of families.
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