
Greg Merk
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Greg Merk
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist 2
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Marion Military Institute, Marion, AL, AA, 1985
SUNY Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, BS, 1989
WORK & MILITARY
US NAVY, LCDR O-4, 10.5
US AIR FORCE, Major, 10.5
AFFILIATIONS
Faith Baptist Church, Building and Grounds, Trinitas Christian School
Baseball coach
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Ted Cruz
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
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
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
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Agree
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
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Agree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
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?
I believe abortion is the taking of a life. I believe that in cases where a woman becomes pregnant due to some, criminal act like rape or incest, the perpetrator, once convicted, must be punished to the maximum extent of the law BUT THE LIFE OF THE UNBORN MUST BE PROTECTED! Every American has the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness amd that includes those in their mother's womb.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Man'a inalienable rights come from God. He has a right to freedom endowed by his Creator. The federal government should have limited powers and allow states the power to mandate that which the Constitution either does not prohibit nor mandate the provision thereof.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I a man a conservative Christian. I believe that man si born with a sin nature and all have sinned and come short of God's perfect righteousness. But God sent His Son Jesus Christ to pay our sin debt in full. I believe being a Christian means I am a follower of Christ and l strive to live and raise my family according to God's Biblical plan.
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.
Facebook page. Candidate platform. Military service. City council testimony protecting and honoring our Judeo-Christian values.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Grow the economy while training our children the virtues of hard work and personal responsibility
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Promote and provide mechanisms that expand competition across state lines and torte reform.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Spend less on wasteful government entitlement programs that drain precious tax dollars and resources. Keep taxes low so small business can expand. Exercise fiscal responsibility to protect the future of our nation. Stop spending more than they take in...balance the budget! Fix Social Security through phased privatization. Get rid of Obamacare! And fundamentally recognize that IT IS THE PRIVATE SECTOR THAT. CREATES JOBS NOT GOVERNMENT!
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
21 years as a military officer. Half as a Navy Pilot and half as an Air Force pilot. Father of an amazing 11 year old boy
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
Gcmerk@yahoo.com 361-646-7167
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
America is living in critical times. The progressive agenda is changing culture and the democrat party is being taken over by socialists and Marxists. We have a president who finally puts America first and we need state and local leaders committed to doing the same.
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