Tim Borchardt
Republican | Iowa
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Tim Borchardt
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 2
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Indian Hills Community College, Centerville Iowa, No, 1979
Washington High, Washington Iowa, Yes, 1978
WORK & MILITARY
None
AFFILIATIONS
Republican Party, Member, Libertarian Party
Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
None
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Iowa City City Council, 1999 2001
Johnson County Board of Supervisors, 2000
Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
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
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?
When the mothers life is in danger.
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.
Strongly Agree
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
Fist. The politicians starting with LBJ and Richard Nixon put Social Security in the general budget. They did that to hide the cost of the Vietnam war. From that point forward politicians of both party's spent the money the baby boomers were paying in and replaced it with a IOU. Now they ask those who paid in once to pay in again to pay off the IOU'S. Summary: If we put $10,000 in each new born account, investing in the market, stocks and bonds, at age 60 that 10,000 would be worth $300,000 to $500,000 dollars. When the new born started working they would pay 50% of their SS Tax to build up to $10,000 for the next new born. The other 50% would go into the SS Administration. When the $10,00 was paid off the 50% of payments would then go into a personal retirement account The new born would gain ownership of the money as they aged. By 50 years of age they would totally own the account and could give it to their heirs. I have more detail that I will be happy to discuss later.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Our population grows at about 2% We average about a 4% year over year over year growth. Step #1 Limit spending to about 3% year over year. #2 Have the budget cover 2 fiscal years. #3 Let departments carry over any unspent funds that can be used in the 2nd year of the budget. When we have had 5 consecutive years of balance we start on the debt.
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
None
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
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?
Our government was founded and guided by religious beliefs. Separation of church and state does not mean there can be no religion associated in the public square.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly 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?
Many people say that the medical industry is profiteering. Here's what I would do. Every business establishes a retail cost for there product based on the expenses they expect to incur. I would have each segment of the industry lay explain how they arrived at there retail price. Is it the lawyers? Government regulations? Once we know the answers we can fix the problem Until then we are just pointing figures.
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?
At home we need to re-establish patriotism and pride in country. Since the 1960's all the way through Obama certain groups in America have been pushing that "America is Bad" We need to stand up and push back against the anti Americans. We cant fight every extremist. If we get attacked we should quickly respond but we generally need to bring our troops home.
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?
In the beginning our country was land rich and people poor. Our country welcomed anyone who could get here to help settle the country. There were only safety nets to help immigrants to succeed were family, friends, and the church. Today we no longer can except anyone who can get here. We have established a safety net that requires all public services to provide service to anyone at any time no questions asked. The U.S. has a 2% population growth. We need immigrants. As a county we need to establish what type of immigration we want and how much we need. Low skilled labor only drives down the wages for those Americans who are middle to lower middle class. The largest group effected are Black Americans.
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.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a believer. Over the course of my life .I have attended many different denominations. My father was a Lutheran. My mother was a Catholic. My wife is a practicing Buddhist.
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.
Please view my web page at Votetimforcongress.com
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 am a true Southeast Iowan. I have been from 1 corner of the district to the other, not looking for votes, but because I live and grew up here. here.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Neutral
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
There should be no restrictions on Law Abiding Citizens. I do support "Red Flag" laws but I worry that the government will make the accused prove a negative(I am fit to own a fire arm) instead of the government proving that person shouldn't have a one.
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.
Neutral
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Agree
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?
Balancing the Budget Term Limits Reforming the tax code.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is not a threat to our security.
