
Bruce Armstrong
Republican | Indiana
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Bruce Armstrong
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 58
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, Master of Mathematics (Computer Science), 1983
General Motors Institute (now Kettering University, Flint, MI, Bachelor of Industrial Engineering, 1980
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Our Lady of the Greenwood Catholic Church, Member, OLG Senior Citizen Bus Ministry
Driver, University of Evansville Parents Council, Member
Cub Scouts, Den Leader, USA Swimming
Referee, Starter, Official
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Greenwood Indiana City Council, 2004-2019
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
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.
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.
Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
This is a federal issue. I support the strongest restrictions possible which have been deemed Constitutional by the US Supreme Court
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Did not answer
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.
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.
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
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Did not answer
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Agree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Did not answer
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
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.
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.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Did not answer
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
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.
I was raised Methodist as a child and converted to Roman Catholic once I married a Catholic. My wife and I feel it is important that both parents practice the same religion for our children.
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
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I voted against more tax/fee increases during my time on the Greenwood Council than anyone else. I also voted against Tax Abatements for businesses that will not guarantee higher than county average wages.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
My 16 years on the Greenwood City Council have shown me many areas where state law needs to be changed. I retired from General Motors with 30 years of experience as an engineer. I currently work for Faurecia (an automotive supplier). My ability to analyze the data associated with any decision is one of my strongest qualifications.
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?
I have always self funded my campaigns because I feel that campaign contributions come with too many strings. I want to only owe my loyalty to one person - THE VOTER.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Enforcement of laws currently on the books (background checks, red flag law, etc.) would be a good start. Stricter penalties for crimes committed with a weapon would also be appropriate.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
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?
1) Tax Increment Financing reform - Cities are currently abusing TIF while harming schools. 2) Tax Abatement reform - Granting tax abatements on speculative properties while not guaranteeing living wages is bad policy.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Did not answer
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