Cliff Bentz

Republican | Oregon

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Cliff Bentz


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

General


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 2


Incumbent

No


Links

Cliff Bentz websites
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EDUCATION

Lewis and Clark, Portland, JD, 1977

Eastern Oregon State College, La Grande, BS, 1974

WORK & MILITARY

Yturri Rose, Law Partner, 40

Farmer/Rancher, Owner, 40

AFFILIATIONS

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Folk Mass Group, St Peters Primary School

Board Member, Oregon Water Resources Commission, Board Member

Project DOVE - Domestic Violence Prevention Group, Vice Chair, Ontario 8C School Board

Board Member, Oregon Historical Society Board, Board Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Senator, 2018 - 2020

State Representative, 2008 - 2018

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (2)

National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

National Right To Life

OTHER (6)

Bill Hansell

Greg Barreto

Herman Baertschiger

Lynn Findley

Mark Owens

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)

Former Congressman Bob Smith

Oregon Cattlemen's Association

Sheriff Brian Wolfe plus 14 more County Sheriffs

32 County Commissioners: See cliffbentz.com

Senate Republican Leader Herman Baertschiger

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)

Greg Walden (2018)

Jason Conger (2014)

WinRed (2020)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (14)

Eye of the Tiger PAC (2020)

Innovation PAC (2020)

Jason T. Smith (2020)

Kelly Armstrong (2020)

Majority Committee PAC (2020)


OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

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

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Agree

I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.

Strongly Agree

I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

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Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

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ECONOMY

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

Strongly Disagree

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

Strongly Disagree

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

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Agree

How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?

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How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?

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What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

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What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

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Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?

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Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?

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RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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.

No Answer

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.

No Answer

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

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Agree

I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.

Yes

I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.

Yes

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

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What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

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HEALTHCARE

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

Disagree

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

Disagree

I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.

Strongly Disagree

I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.

Strongly Disagree

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

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

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NATIONAL SECURITY

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

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Agree

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?

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What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?

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IMMIGRATION

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

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

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree

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.

No Answer

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.

No Answer

Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.

No Answer

Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.

No Answer

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

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Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

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EDUCATION

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Agree

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Agree

I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Disagree

I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

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ABOUT YOU

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

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.

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Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

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Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

NO

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

NO

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

several of the questions above deserve explanation: #3. I am supportive of protecting businesses and people in their beliefs, but I think that that supreme court has ruled on this. Is the question suggesting that we ignore what the court has held? I would not support ignoring the court. I would support asking the people if they want to change the constitution. #6. I agree that morality is a desirable and important part of our democratic system, but the term "necessary" is a little strong. #20. Federal laws in place now impose upon private employers make it impossible to ask prospective employees about their immigration status. To impose upon them loss of access to federal farm programs for violating an immigration law when they cannot ask or inquire about status is incorrect. #22. I would consider supporting E-verify when it becomes sufficiently reliable for small business to use.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

several of the questions above deserve explanation: #3. I am supportive of protecting businesses and people in their beliefs, but I think that that supreme court has ruled on this. Is the question suggesting that we ignore what the court has held? I would not support ignoring the court. I would support asking the people if they want to change the constitution. #6. I agree that morality is a desirable and important part of our democratic system, but the term "necessary" is a little strong. #20. Federal laws in place now impose upon private employers make it impossible to ask prospective employees about their immigration status. To impose upon them loss of access to federal farm programs for violating an immigration law when they cannot ask or inquire about status is incorrect. #22. I would consider supporting E-verify when it becomes sufficiently reliable for small business to use.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

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

Agree

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

Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

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What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

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OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.

Strongly Disagree

I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.

Strongly Disagree

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Strongly Disagree

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Strongly Disagree

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree

In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?

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In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?

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Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

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Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

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