Sammy Baker
Republican | Georgia
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Sammy Baker
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 45
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
University of Arkansas, Fay. Ark, Political Science, 1982
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
12 Stone Church, Usher, Gwinnett Chamber of Commerace
Member, Buford business Alliance, Board member/ officer past
Sugarhill business Alliance, Member, Suwanee business Alliance
Member, Kiwanis Club, Member
North Atlanta Metro Realtors Association, Member, Georgia Home Builders Association
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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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.
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 and incest - soon as possible after given all other options to having an obortion,
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
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 should run like a business- zero base spending each budget year. We can cut the budget in all departments of government .
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.
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?
No single religion will be endorsed or controlled by the state. Freedom of religion- not from religion. All religions should be protected. Faith is a very important part of our country- why our founders came to America.
HEALTHCARE
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?
All prices for health care should be published. All doctors fees , and hospitals prices . You should know in minutes IF in or out of network. Competition will bring prices down. You should pick and choose a coverage that works for you. There is already a safety net in place for unusual events in life. Hospitals won’t let you die.
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.
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?
Only legal immigration, controlled by the employment needs of our country.
EDUCATION
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.
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.
12 Stone Church- Wesleyan faith- All citizens are created equal. We are all Gods creations- we need to love and care for each other. We need to love our neighbor as you do yourself.
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.
We should have a closed border. Immigration is great if legal. Capitalism has made America great and the free flow of commerce. We all have God given rights.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have worked in business for many years in Senior management . I started my Pest Control Company 9 years ago with a truck and equipment. I meet payroll, pay taxes, conform to government regulations and invest in the future of my company and employees. I have been involved at the Georgia Capital for 17 years with the Ga. Homebuilders Association, the Real Estate Association and Pest Control Association in the promotion of the housing industry to keep homeownership affordable. The fastest way to build wealth in America is to own a home. The American dream and center of family development. I believe in property rights. I am a Political Science Major from college and believe in the constitution as it is written- it never changes.
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 common sense has been lost in all levels of government. I do not know everything and will be open minded to other ideas that are good for all citizens. I believe government should be smaller and not bigger. Very few new laws should be passed each year.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
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?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Criminals can not have guns. We do not need military weapons for citizens. Any good citizen that wants a weapon should have one for their protection. Me and my wife have a conceal to carry license in Ga.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Hospitals and doctors must post prices and state if in or out of network- drive prices down. Fully support and fund vocational training in High School and Technique Colleges as we are in need of workforce employees. All College student loans must be tied to a career with stated career earnings potential, no funding for worthless degrees. Government regulations are 30 % of the cost of building a home need to bring this under control. Term Limits
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
All racism is bad. We are all created equal. All should be treated with respect. I believe we have come a long way. It is slowly going away.
