
Eric South
Republican | Iowa
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Eric South
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 40
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
East High School, Des Moines, GED, 1993
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Gifts of the Spirit Ministries Fellowship, Leadership, Member, Contributor
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Iowa House District 40, 2016
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
State Republican Party Organizations (2016)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
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?
No circumstances. In Jeremiah 1:5, it says, "I knew you before I formed you in your mothers womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations." NLT
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.
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
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The State cannot control what the Church is teaching that includes, endorsing candidates. The current understanding of separation of Church and State is a misinterpretation of a letter from Thomas Jefferson to Danbury Baptist Association. Thomas Jefferson stated in part that the State needed to stay out from behind the pulpit. Biblical Principles are the foundation of America. The first amendment says we have Freedom of Religion, not Freedom from Religion.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I would take down interstate boarders, so insurance companies can market and sell across state lines. Create a national database that shows prices for services, out of pocket expenditures, recovery time, quality of care, simply medical plans, cap medical malpractice lawsuits and regulate prescription prices by forcing medical companies to request any price increase on any medication. Also, stop mergers between insurance companies and cap the amount above R&D cost for new drugs.
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?
I would like to stop the overlapping authority in all Government agencies. Also, stop hidden spending in bills, 1 bill 1 issue only.
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?
I feel those that intend to contribute to the country and a simulate to American Culture and laws.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Neutral
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I believe there are too many restrictions already. Public safety is when there are more law abiding citizens with guns.
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. Defense of life 2. Firearms amendment to the Iowa Constitution 3. Address type/quality of our education in Iowa
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
It's a major threat because as long as we are divided, as people by race, then we are distracted from the real problems in America.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
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 did a 40 week study called History in the Making, A biblical view of Government and politics. To see what talked about, go to YouTube and look for History in the Making 2018 Eric South. Also, you can look on my website www.southinthehouse.com.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have shared my views with many people, over the years, and they have been very supportive of my ideas. With the level of support I have received, I believe it is time to take ideals and make them practical.
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 the Bible is the beginning and the end. The final authority on life and morality. Also, I may receive endorsements and campaign assistance, and I appreciate the help, but this will not influence my voting. I am bought with a price that no man can afford, the Blood of Jesus Christ.
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.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe each person is born with a gift, a calling and abilities to promote and glorify God, here on earth. It is the responsibility of the church to mature those gifts, callings and abilities in each person. The bible answers the questions of all that we face today. Examples: taxes, immigration, welfare, education, parenting, etc.
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