Dennis Riddell
Republican | North Carolina
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Dennis Riddell
Party
Republican
Election Year
2012
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 64
Incumbent
No
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Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2013
|100%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2013
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ENDORSEMENTS
OTHER (8)
Rep. Dan Ingle
Sen. Rick Gunn
Terry Johnson
Rep. Bert Jones
State Employees Association of North Carolina
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Robert A. Rucho
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. Because evolution is widely accepted, students should not be taught about intelligent design.
Strongly Disagree
4. Free market competition for education dollars, rather than a government monopoly, would create a better education for all students.
Agree
5. It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
6. States should require voters to show photo identification and prove citizenship in order to register to vote or to cast a vote.
Agree
7. Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
8. Marriage is a union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
9. Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
10. Pure democracy is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.
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?
to protect the life of the mother
13. What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers within the Constitution?
The fact that human beings are not angels - we have a sin nature. Question #6 - photo ID properly issued is usually sufficient proof of citizenship and voter eligibility. I would not require proof of citizenship separately.
14. List your six (6) most important political endorsements.
NC Right to Life, Piedmont Electric Membership Cooperatives, National Federation of Independent Business, NRA rating = A-, First Citizens Bank PAC, SEANC Question #12 - I would also favor limited exceptions in cases of rape/incest to again protect the life of the mother.
15. 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, Congress (as it acts within its' constitutional boundaries), Supreme Court (as restrained by original intent)
16. Please list your educational, military and vocational history, and any church and civic leadership positions held, and political positions held or sought.
-BS Marine Engineering - California Maritime Academy 1978 -Masters in Education - Bob Jones University 1983 -US Naval Reserve 1978-1988 -USCG licensed Chief Engineer for Motor, Steam and Gas Turbine vessels -35 years as engineering officer in the US Merchant Marine 1978-present -7 years as high school history/gov't/economics teacher 1985-1992 -Past church deacon, treasurer, sunday school teacher -Home School local group tutor in government 2010, 2012 -Heritage Family Bible Church - current teaching elder -Past Chairman Alamance County Republican Party 1998-2003, 2011
17. What charitable, educational, religious, or political organizations have you been affiliated with as a member, contributor, or volunteer.
Alamance Christian School NC Right to Life NRA Piedmont Rescue Mission North Carolinians for Home Education 4H - Southern Alamance Horse Club NC Family Policy Council
