Brian Flowers

Republican | Mississippi

Candidate Profile*

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*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Brian Flowers


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

Republican Primary Runoff


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 2


Incumbent

No


Links

Brian Flowers websitesBrian Flowers phones Brian Flowers emailFacebook

EDUCATION

Cape Fear High School, Fayetteville, Diploma, 1998

WORK & MILITARY

U.S. Navy, E-6, 10

AFFILIATIONS

KLOVE, Contributor, American Legion

Chaplin / 3rd Vice Commander, NRA, Member

Magnolia Rifle and Pistol Club, Member, Stedman Baptist Church

Member, Abundant Life Church, Member

Morrison Heights Baptist Church, Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

(Candidate did not provide)

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

Previous Races

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

State Republican Party Organizations (2020)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE*

*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
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.

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?

Abortion should only be allowed if the mother's life is jeopardized by the pregnancy.


ECONOMY

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.

Agree

How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?

Review the Social Security financial records and identify any excessive spending. Limit the funds that may be coming out to cover other governmental programs.

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

I would want to look at the current spending bills in detail before making a statement on what I would reduce.

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

Under no circumstances should the tax payers be forced to pay for someone else's student loans.


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.

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?

The separation of church and state, simply means that the government cannot establish a national religion. Which would placing one religion or denomination over another.


HEALTHCARE

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

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?

I would identify the common barriers to having adequate, affordable and accessible health coverage. Then work to find ways to overcome those barriers.


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

Agree

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

I believe that the United States is currently conducting the appropriate actions. Here at home, we need to harden our soft and vulnerable targets, such as airports, market places, and large gatherings of people. Abroad, we should assist our allies in ensuring that these radical Islamic groups are not able to obtain financial backing and a safe haven in which to recruit more people to their cause.


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

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.

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Agree

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

Anyone should be able to enter the United States. However, they should be vetted properly and should enter through the established immigration process.


EDUCATION

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

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

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

My spiritual beliefs are very simple. I was raised as a Southern Baptist. I believe that God created the heavens and the earth and all things in the earth, to include us. I believe that God sent his son Jesus Christ to die for our sins. I also, believe that God has given us a conscience to guide us in deciding on things that are right and wrong. He has also given us the Bible, his word to follow and to teach us.


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?

Conservative

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

Did not answer

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?

Did not answer


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

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?

I agree with the universal background check. This would prevent someone with a mental disease or a arrest record from immediately obtaining a fire arm.


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 the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Strongly Disagree

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

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?

Did not answer

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

Did not answer

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