
Michael Clement
Republican | Pennsylvania
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Michael Clement
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 75
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Columbia International University, Columbia, Global Studies MA
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Political Science BS
WORK & MILITARY
United States Air Force, 95-99 and 01-03
AFFILIATIONS
World Wide Evangelization for Christ (WEC), Missionary, Republican National Committee
National Deputy Director of Faith Engagement
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
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
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?
Rape, incest or the health of the mother. Abortion should be extremely rare and as a very last option.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Rape, incest or the health of the mother. Abortion should be extremely rare and as a very last option.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Neutral
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Neutral
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
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
We need to stop the "entitlement" mentality. This would include limiting the time that people would be able to spend on "welfare" without efforts to get off the system.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
We need to stop the "entitlement" mentality. This would include limiting the time that people would be able to spend on "welfare" without efforts to get off the system.
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 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
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
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?
Exactly what it says in the First Amendment in the Constitution. "Congress shall not make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof"
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Exactly what it says in the First Amendment in the Constitution. "Congress shall not make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof"
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
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I strongly beleive that people have a personal right to buy the insurance that is appropriate for them and cost is driven by the market not the government.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I strongly beleive that people have a personal right to buy the insurance that is appropriate for them and cost is driven by the market not the government.
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
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
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
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
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
We should always be a nation who welcomes immigrants from around the world with priority going to those who are being religiously persecuted for their beliefs. All immigrants need to follow the process and laws in order to obtain citizenship.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
We should always be a nation who welcomes immigrants from around the world with priority going to those who are being religiously persecuted for their beliefs. All immigrants need to follow the process and laws in order to obtain citizenship.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
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.
Strongly Disagree
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.
I am a strong Evangelical Christian. Jesus is my personal Lord and Savior.The Bible is the complete word of God. I will pray before every decision.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a strong Evangelical Christian. Jesus is my personal Lord and Savior.The Bible is the complete word of God. I will pray before every decision.
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.
NA.
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
NA.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have a undergraduate degree in Political Science from the Univeristy of Utah and a M.A. in Global Studies from Columbia International Univeristy.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have a undergraduate degree in Political Science from the Univeristy of Utah and a M.A. in Global Studies from Columbia International Univeristy.
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?
When you look over my resume from service in the United States Air Force, to my time as a Missionary to my current role as Executive Director of Square One Community you will find a Servant Leader is who most qualified to be the next Representative of the 75th District of PA.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
When you look over my resume from service in the United States Air Force, to my time as a Missionary to my current role as Executive Director of Square One Community you will find a Servant Leader is who most qualified to be the next Representative of the 75th District of PA.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
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
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I would prohibit convicted criminals of a violent crime or domesitic abuse or mentally ill.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I would prohibit convicted criminals of a violent crime or domesitic abuse or mentally ill.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
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?
1. Balanced Budget 2. Term Limits 3. Adoption and CYS regulations
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
1. Balanced Budget 2. Term Limits 3. Adoption and CYS regulations
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is abhorent and there is no place for it in society, however it is not a threat to domestic security.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is abhorent and there is no place for it in society, however it is not a threat to domestic security.
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