Kevin Berken

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.

What is the best way to bring down unemployment?

What role should government play in boosting the economy?

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.

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.

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

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.

I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.

Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.

Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.

The LGBTQ+ political agenda poses a threat to First Amendment freedoms of speech, expression and religious exercise.

I support expanding protections in employment and accommodations based on sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

If children are given instruction in sex education in public schools, it should not express a preference for abstinence but should be comprehensive, offering discussions on various types of sexual orientations and behaviors plus all types of contraceptives.

What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

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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?

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I support the death penalty.

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Gambling should be limited to existing forms and should not be de-regulated or expanded.