
Dennis Pyle
Republican | Kansas
Candidate Profile
Verified Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Dennis Pyle
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 2
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Hiawatha High School, Hiawatha, HS Diploma, 1979
Grace College of the Bible, Omaha
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Awana, Director
Gideon's International, Contributor/Campus distribution
National Prayer Caucus, Attendee
Wallbuilder's Biblical Worldview Weekend for Legis, Attendee
Hwy 36 Association, Director
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Kansas State Representative, 2001-2002
Kansas Senator, 2005-present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
US Congress (District 2), 2010
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?
Life of the mother ONLY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Secure our borders, make sure we have a tough and thorough immigration process, requiring oath to our Constitution. Renounce other citizenships. Continue our military supervision and/or presence in countries that are known harborers of terrorist groups. Continue sanctions against countries that knowingly harbor terrorist groups.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
The fallen nature of man, and having a thorough understanding of the corrupt nature of centralized power.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
The inerrant history recorded in the Bible of the Creator and his relationship to man, and the fact that it applies to me. I believe Jesus is the Christ and the Messiah, and that his blood paid the debt for me.
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.
http://acuratings.conservative.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2016/08/Kansas_2016_web.pdf http://acuratings.conservative.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2017/07/Kansas_2017_web.pdf https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/ http://www.dennispyle.com/issues/
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
First and foremost, repeal Obamacare. Open up markets across state lines to make it more competitive. Encourage insurance companies to make plans more flexible according to the needs of the individual.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
"Get out of the way" role. Less regulations, lower taxes. Let taxpayers keep more of their money to put into the economy.
What changes should be made to the tax code?
Fairer, flatter. Continue to lower taxes. I think there many mechanisms to achieve this goal, but this should always be what we strive to do.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Create more private sector jobs by lowering taxes and reducing regulations.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
As life expectancy goes up, so should work expectancy. However, Social Security is a promise that workers paid for over the years. We must keep our promises. As we boost the economy by lowering taxes and reducing regulations, we are able to cover the expense of our promise.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
As a fourth-generation Kansas farmer, father of six, and a husband of 38 years, I understand the everyday American and what hard work means. Also, as a legislator for 16 years, I understand what it means to fight for conservative values every day. I know what it's like to be the only one standing when others cave. I've done that my entire time in Topeka, and that won't change when I go to Washington.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
info@dennispyle.com, 785-422-8984
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I'm running for this office because I'm tired of being continuously frustrated with Washington. The landmark tax reform bill was a step in the right direction, and I'm looking forward to helping President Trump and conservative members of Congress continue with pro-job, pro-economic growth policies. My record matches my record. I have continuously stood by my campaign promises in Topeka, and I will do the same in Washington.
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