David "Mac" McCallister
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
David "Mac" McCallister
Party
Republican
Election Year
2019
Election
Special Primary, State House Districts 7 and 38
Race
State House Dist. 38
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Stetson Law School, Gulfport, FL, JD, 1986
Emory College, Atlanta, GA, BA, 1975
St. Mark's School, Southborough MA, 1970
WORK & MILITARY
The Florida Bar, member, 1987-present
Federal Middle District of FL Bar, member, present
Federal 11 Cir. Ct of Appeals, member, present
AFFILIATIONS
Episcopal Diocese of SW Florida, Bd of Dir. USF mission, Ecclesiastical Court,, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Land O' Lakes, FL
Vestryman, Senior Warden, Hillsborough Co. Diversity Advisory Council, Representative
Hillsborough Co. Veterans' Park Committee, Memorial Theater Chairman
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
America First Team Florida
OTHER (1)
Sunshine State Heritage PAC
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Sunshine State Heritage PAC
America First Florida
Ed Shoemaker, Polk County Republican Committeman
Dennis Baxley, State Senator
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Dennis Baxley
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.
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?
imminent death of mother
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Acknowledgement of frailties of human 'rulers' that require internal controls on government such as pride, avarice, self interest and desire for power.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Anglican Christian. My relationship with God is the most important thing in my life.
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.
I have gone on record in various venues advocating for my conservative values including: banning sanctuary cities and honoring our veterans.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Cut regulation, as Pres. Trump has done.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Allow market principles to permit competition for services, as espoused by Pres. Trump
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Minimal regulation to permit free and fair competition.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have a 'classical education', rare today. I am an attorney in private practice, and deal with the law every day. As a businessman, I am aware of government regulation. As an attorney, I studied the Constitution. I raised three children so am familiar with public education. I am a taxpayer and property owner.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
mac@votemac2019.com 813-778-1202
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I was inspired by President Trump to seek public office office as a challenge to the 'insiders' and the swamp. I will be a watch dog for the people not a 'lap dog' for the special interests. I will navigate through the swamp with my compass being my relationship with God. We are in a war for the heart and soul of America and I will stand up and fight back against the progressives. I'm reminded of the hymn "Stand up for Jesus, ye soldiers of the Cross". I am standing up. Vote "Mac"...I've got Pres. Trump and Gov. Desantis' back!
