Michael Boggus
Republican | Georgia
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Michael Boggus
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 9
Incumbent
No
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REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
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Eric Roberts
Colt ford
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OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Agree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
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?
I support abortion under circumstances of medical emergencies and in situations of rape(which comprise an overall percentage of 2% of cases per the heartbeat bill) or involuntary sexual contact. I would also support the expansion of contraceptives to decrease the overall number of abortions.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I support abortion under circumstances of medical emergencies and in situations of rape(which comprise an overall percentage of 2% of cases per the heartbeat bill) or involuntary sexual contact. I would also support the expansion of contraceptives to decrease the overall number of abortions.
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
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
I believe in preserving social security benefits through the reduction of governmental expenditures.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
I believe in preserving social security benefits through the reduction of governmental expenditures.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I believe in a complete and total reduction in federal governmental spending, including the elimination of the IRS and the ATF. I believe in the drastic reduction of foreign aid, and instead emphasize the importance of reducing homelessness and poverty here in America.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I believe in a complete and total reduction in federal governmental spending, including the elimination of the IRS and the ATF. I believe in the drastic reduction of foreign aid, and instead emphasize the importance of reducing homelessness and poverty here in America.
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
I don't believe that taxpayers should help pay off student loans through additional taxes. I believe in reallocating other forms of government expenditure, like superfluous foreign aid, for the purpose of alleviating student loans.
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
I don't believe that taxpayers should help pay off student loans through additional taxes. I believe in reallocating other forms of government expenditure, like superfluous foreign aid, for the purpose of alleviating 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
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
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?
The Separation of church and state indicates that religious perception is to be maintained as a separate matter from government.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The Separation of church and state indicates that religious perception is to be maintained as a separate matter from government.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Neutral
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Neutral
I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.
Disagree
I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.
Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I would promote healthcare coverage that would increase medical transparency and integrity in costs. I would support increasing workers' compensation to guarantee lower costs for healthcare coverage.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I would promote healthcare coverage that would increase medical transparency and integrity in costs. I would support increasing workers' compensation to guarantee lower costs for healthcare coverage.
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?
In order to reduce the threat of Islamic terrorism, it is an imperative to restrict immigration from disproportionately violent countries that are susceptible to higher rates of terrorism.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
In order to reduce the threat of Islamic terrorism, it is an imperative to restrict immigration from disproportionately violent countries that are susceptible to higher rates of terrorism.
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.
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.
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.
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
Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
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?
I believe that anyone from countries who does not have a disproportionately high risk of terrorism, and who has gone through the necessary legal requisites to become a citizen, has the right to immigrate to the United States.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
I believe that anyone from countries who does not have a disproportionately high risk of terrorism, and who has gone through the necessary legal requisites to become a citizen, has the right to immigrate to the United States.
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.
Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in God, and the concept of karma. I believe that it is crucial to exercise morality in our political decisions, and demonstrate accountability and integrity in our representation of the American people.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in God, and the concept of karma. I believe that it is crucial to exercise morality in our political decisions, and demonstrate accountability and integrity in our representation of the American people.
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?
Moderate
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?
Moderate
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I filed a redress of grievances that is available upon request, that I publicly delivered to the Capitol on November 9th, to address governmental overreach.
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I filed a redress of grievances that is available upon request, that I publicly delivered to the Capitol on November 9th, to address governmental overreach.
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?
I believe in electing patriots rather than politicians, and moving America forward in non-partisan practicality rather than upholding partisan interests at the expense of the American people. I am not willing to trade our God-given, inalienable rights for a totalitarian assurance of governmental security. I believe in placing America first, and acknowledge that, when elected, my role is to lead rather to control, and understand that to lead is to serve the American people.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I believe in electing patriots rather than politicians, and moving America forward in non-partisan practicality rather than upholding partisan interests at the expense of the American people. I am not willing to trade our God-given, inalienable rights for a totalitarian assurance of governmental security. I believe in placing America first, and acknowledge that, when elected, my role is to lead rather to control, and understand that to lead is to serve the American people.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I support the exercise of the second amendment and constitutional carry. I do not support governmental overreach and excessive restrictions on the right to bear arms.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I support the exercise of the second amendment and constitutional carry. I do not support governmental overreach and excessive restrictions on the right to bear arms.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
Disagree
I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Agree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Agree
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?
I would support authoring or sponsoring legislation that guarantees the security of our second amendment rights. I also support the introduction of legislation that limits government intervention in the education system, healthcare, and pharmaceutical industries. I firmly believe in introducing legislation that establishes term limits and the reduction of salaries for congressmen and politicians.
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
I would support authoring or sponsoring legislation that guarantees the security of our second amendment rights. I also support the introduction of legislation that limits government intervention in the education system, healthcare, and pharmaceutical industries. I firmly believe in introducing legislation that establishes term limits and the reduction of salaries for congressmen and politicians.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No, I do not believe that racism is a significant threat to domestic security. There is not any definitive authority upon the basis of race in American politics.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No, I do not believe that racism is a significant threat to domestic security. There is not any definitive authority upon the basis of race in American politics.
