Paul Cook
Republican | California
Candidate Profile
Evaluation In Progress
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Paul Cook
Party
Republican
Election Year
2012
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 8
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT, BS, 1966
CSU- San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA, Masters, 1996
UC Riverside, Riverside, CA, Masters, 2000
WORK & MILITARY
USMC, Colonel, 26
AFFILIATIONS
Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion
National Rifle Association, Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce
Former Executive Director
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
California Assemblyman, 65th District, 6
Town Councilman/Mayor (Yucca Valley, Ca), 8
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2013-14
100%
2015-16
100%
2013-14
93%
2013-14
92%
2015
91%
2015-16
100%, 85%†
2014
84%, 78%†
2013
75%
2015
54%, 67%†
2015-16
67%
2016
67%, 67%†
2015-16
54%, 58%†
2015
44%
2013-14
|100%
2015-16
|100%
2013-14
|93%
2013-14
|92%
2015
|91%
2015-16
|100%, 85%†
2014
|84%, 78%†
2013
|75%
2015
|54%, 67%†
2015-16
|67%
2016
|67%, 67%†
2015-16
|54%, 58%†
2015
|44%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2015
42%, 38%†
2015-16
16%
2013
13%, 13%†
2014
5%
2015-16
0%
2015
0%
2015-16
|16%
2014
|5%
2015-16
|0%
2015
|0%
ENDORSEMENTS
OTHER (4)
California for Liberty
Inland Valley Young Republicans
Combat Veterans for Congress
National Rifle Association
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations
State Republican Party Organizations
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (34)
Associated Builders and Contractors
Buddy Carter
Cathy McMorris Rodgers
CMR
Conservative Opportunity Leadership and Enterprise PAC
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (28)
Airline Pilots Association
American Federation of Government Employees
American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations
American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees
American Maritime Officers
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
1. Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self interest into the fairest and most productive economic system there is, and is the key to national prosperity.
Strongly Agree
2. Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry of persons into the country.
Strongly Agree
3. It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
4. Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
5. Marriage is a union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
6. Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
7. The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.
Strongly Agree
8. Efforts to bring Islamic law (shariah) to America pose a threat to our country and its Constitution.
Strongly Agree
9. U.S. disarmament entailed in President Obama’s defense budget cuts will endanger our national security.
Strongly Agree
10. Pure democracy is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.
Strongly Disagree
11. Who has the primary responsibility to be sure children are properly educated?
Parents
12. Should abortion be allowed under extenuating circumstances? If so, what circumstances?
Only when necessary to save the life of the mother
13. Based on the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, please arrange the following entities, starting with the highest source of authority, and continue the list in descending order of authority, skipping any that do not apply: Academia, Congress, Constitution, God, Industry, Media, Professional Sports, Supreme Court, Voters.
God>Constitution>Voters>Supreme Court>Congress
14. What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers within the Constitution?
Mankind is inherently flawed and the danger is that a faction can gain control and impose tyranny on everyone else. Because of this the founders set up a system where power was separated and faced checks, slowing down government and guaranteeing that there would be plenty of chances for factions to check one another, preserving liberty.
15. Please list your educational, military and vocational history, and any church and civic leadership positions held, and political positions held or sought.
I served for 26 years in the Marine Corps, retiring at the rank of Colonel. During my time in the Marines, I fought in Vietnam where I was awarded two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star with Valor Device. After my retirement, I recieved masters degrees in both Political Science and Public Adminstration and taught American History and Political Science at Copper Mountain College, Cal State San Bernardino, and University of California Riverside. I was elected to the Yucca Valley City Council and served as mayor. In 2006, I was elected to represent California's 65th Assembly District and am currently serving in my third
16. What charitable, educational, religious, or political organizations have you been affiliated with as a member, contributor, or volunteer?
I am an active member of Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the American Legion. I am also involved with supporting the Relay for Life and other anti-Cancer organizations. I worship at St. Christopher Catholic Church in Joshua Tree, Ca, where I am an active member of the parish.
17. Please list the six (6) most important endorsements (groups or individuals) of your current candidacy.
Retired San Bernardino County Sheriff Gary Penrod Congresswoman Mary Bono-Mack Former Board of Equalization Member Bill Leonard Former San Bernardino County Supervisor Dennis Hansberger Senator Bill Emmerson Apple Valley Mayor Barb Stanton
