Daniel Romine
Republican | Missouri
Candidate Profile*
Leans Conservative
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Daniel Romine
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Representative, Dist. 134
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Missouri State University, Springfield, B.S., 2010
Ozark Technical College, Springfield, A.S., 2010
Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, A.S., 2004
WORK & MILITARY
United States Air Force, Master Sergeant E7, 18
Burlington Northern Sante Fe, Conductor, 6
Springfield-Branson National Airport, Assistant Airfield Manager, 3.5
Greene County Juvenile Detention Center, Senior Youth Leader, 5
AFFILIATIONS
Southgate Baptist Church, Member, Wesley Methodist Church
Children pre-school, South Haven Baptist Church, Upward Athletics
American Legion 639, Member, Boy Scouts of America
Volunteer with Challenge T Center, Cub Scouts of America, Volunteer with son
Watershed Committee of the Ozarks, Research intern, Habitat for Humanity
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Missouri Right to Life
OTHER (2)
*Better Schools for Missouri
*Missouri State Teachers Association Impact Committee
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)
Better Schools for Missouri
Missouri Council of Career & Technical Administrat
Springfield Police Officers Association
Southern Missouri Professional Firefighters Associ
Missouri Right to Life
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?
The loss of a baby's life saving a mother is not the mother's fault nor is it the doctor's fault. It is a tragic situation that should not be made worse.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
The loss of a baby's life saving a mother is not the mother's fault nor is it the doctor's fault. It is a tragic situation that should not be made worse.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
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
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 can be proud of our state for not being wasteful. There are always improving technologies and processes to get more production for less money and we have done well capitalizing on them. We, however, have not been paying the bills on basic maintenance. If we elect politician lawyers to handle this responsibility we will go back to the days of bureaucracy and waste. We need skill & experience as we shift money from social programs to better paths of success and put MO in the black again.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
We can be proud of our state for not being wasteful. There are always improving technologies and processes to get more production for less money and we have done well capitalizing on them. We, however, have not been paying the bills on basic maintenance. If we elect politician lawyers to handle this responsibility we will go back to the days of bureaucracy and waste. We need skill & experience as we shift money from social programs to better paths of success and put MO in the black again.
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.
No Answer
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.
No Answer
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
No Answer
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
No Answer
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 guiding principle of separation of church and state has proven beneficial for our country. Christianity grew in America for almost the entire history of our country, but it was not a mandate of the state. I have worked and fought in countries around the world where the government believes it is responsible for governing the public's process of worship. American beliefs are based on freedom of choice. For Christians, we enjoy the concept that we choose to dedicate our lives to God.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The guiding principle of separation of church and state has proven beneficial for our country. Christianity grew in America for almost the entire history of our country, but it was not a mandate of the state. I have worked and fought in countries around the world where the government believes it is responsible for governing the public's process of worship. American beliefs are based on freedom of choice. For Christians, we enjoy the concept that we choose to dedicate our lives to God.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
No Answer
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
No Answer
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
We have to open our system to more competition and the market will diminish the price inflation. Not-for-profit hospitals need to do more to earn the tax free status in the way for-profit hospitals help patients in exchange for tax deductions. Patients on Medicaid should pay a minimal co-pay that gives them a stake in their health costs that is paid directly to the hospital or clinic they are attending.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
We have to open our system to more competition and the market will diminish the price inflation. Not-for-profit hospitals need to do more to earn the tax free status in the way for-profit hospitals help patients in exchange for tax deductions. Patients on Medicaid should pay a minimal co-pay that gives them a stake in their health costs that is paid directly to the hospital or clinic they are attending.
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?
There should be a limited vetting process that opens our country to those seeking to participate in the American dream, but it should be strict in accounting for those that enter our borders. We may have been more lucky to be born in a great country, but that also means we have a high responsibility in preserving the United States. In the military I know what it means to help a people fight for liberty within their own country. I believe more people would want to build their own countries if they were able.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
There should be a limited vetting process that opens our country to those seeking to participate in the American dream, but it should be strict in accounting for those that enter our borders. We may have been more lucky to be born in a great country, but that also means we have a high responsibility in preserving the United States. In the military I know what it means to help a people fight for liberty within their own country. I believe more people would want to build their own countries if they were able.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
No Answer
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
No Answer
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
No Answer
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
No Answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a born again Christian. I was raised in the Assembly of God ministry, but I also attended The Church of the Nazarene and very active in the youth group. Through austere deployment environments the Catholic Priests were more likely to be with us at the remote combat posts and prayed with us as part of one body in Christ. My wife grew up Presbyterian and often visit the church we were married in, but we are very active members of Southgate Baptist Church. We also were blessed having our children attend Christian preschools: Southgate Baptist Promise Preschool and Wesley Methodist Kids of Creation
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a born again Christian. I was raised in the Assembly of God ministry, but I also attended The Church of the Nazarene and very active in the youth group. Through austere deployment environments the Catholic Priests were more likely to be with us at the remote combat posts and prayed with us as part of one body in Christ. My wife grew up Presbyterian and often visit the church we were married in, but we are very active members of Southgate Baptist Church. We also were blessed having our children attend Christian preschools: Southgate Baptist Promise Preschool and Wesley Methodist Kids of Creation
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.
Instead of trying to bring in foreign investors, let’s create a culture that looks locally first. From having the best beef in the world to highly crafted products, we can be a leader in the new economy. I have worked in our economy for more than 30 years. Throughout my youth I usually held two or three jobs fighting to get ahead for my future. I have managed restaurants, industrial logistics, built infrastructure, worked in two factories, sold suits in retail, and currently own rental property. I hold a business degree and have studied the process of building and designing a factory or retail business. Throughout my entire career in business and government service, my workers know that I buy local. I want my supplies and services to come from people I know, or I might know. My campaign signs were made within the district, website in Springfield, and my mailers from Missouri. I want Missouri to grow through the ingenuity and entrepreneurism of our community.
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.
Instead of trying to bring in foreign investors, let’s create a culture that looks locally first. From having the best beef in the world to highly crafted products, we can be a leader in the new economy. I have worked in our economy for more than 30 years. Throughout my youth I usually held two or three jobs fighting to get ahead for my future. I have managed restaurants, industrial logistics, built infrastructure, worked in two factories, sold suits in retail, and currently own rental property. I hold a business degree and have studied the process of building and designing a factory or retail business. Throughout my entire career in business and government service, my workers know that I buy local. I want my supplies and services to come from people I know, or I might know. My campaign signs were made within the district, website in Springfield, and my mailers from Missouri. I want Missouri to grow through the ingenuity and entrepreneurism of our community.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have an Industrial Management degree with unique insight into the operation, development and cost management associated with businesses. I have worked in factories, retail, restaurant management, logistics, and construction for over 30 years. I have rental property and know what it means to maintain a business, hire and fire, negotiate contracts and make sure it is all done with integrity. I believe the quality of a service or product is the most important element of its value. I have a City Planning degree that I use to design infrastructure around the world for our U.S. Air Force. Along with a Construction A.S. and an Electrical Mechanical A.S., I am able to arrive on location, read what is planned, assess the design, make functional edits, and challenge those involved to bring the project to fruition in a timely manner.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have an Industrial Management degree with unique insight into the operation, development and cost management associated with businesses. I have worked in factories, retail, restaurant management, logistics, and construction for over 30 years. I have rental property and know what it means to maintain a business, hire and fire, negotiate contracts and make sure it is all done with integrity. I believe the quality of a service or product is the most important element of its value. I have a City Planning degree that I use to design infrastructure around the world for our U.S. Air Force. Along with a Construction A.S. and an Electrical Mechanical A.S., I am able to arrive on location, read what is planned, assess the design, make functional edits, and challenge those involved to bring the project to fruition in a timely manner.
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 moved to Springfield in 1982 to what was then the rural south end of Greene County. Although I have lived almost 30 years in our district, I have another 15+ years traveling the state, country and the world. My wife and I bought a house just down the road from my grandparent’s old place when I got back from Afghanistan. Shauna and I have three children, Brody (13), Bryndle (10) and Brooks (5), that impress me every day with their brilliance, creativity, and strong character. My wife and I have been together for almost 15 years having met in Springfield by a friend I met through my mother. We work together building a life focused on God and family. Shauna worked as a Labor and Delivery Nurse for 15 years before finishing her Masters of Nursing Education and teaching for her Alma Mater Cox College. Our children attend Cherokee, Academy of Fine and Performing Arts, and Wanda Gray. We like the Cardinals, boating, hiking, fishing, gardening, and cultural arts.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I moved to Springfield in 1982 to what was then the rural south end of Greene County. Although I have lived almost 30 years in our district, I have another 15+ years traveling the state, country and the world. My wife and I bought a house just down the road from my grandparent’s old place when I got back from Afghanistan. Shauna and I have three children, Brody (13), Bryndle (10) and Brooks (5), that impress me every day with their brilliance, creativity, and strong character. My wife and I have been together for almost 15 years having met in Springfield by a friend I met through my mother. We work together building a life focused on God and family. Shauna worked as a Labor and Delivery Nurse for 15 years before finishing her Masters of Nursing Education and teaching for her Alma Mater Cox College. Our children attend Cherokee, Academy of Fine and Performing Arts, and Wanda Gray. We like the Cardinals, boating, hiking, fishing, gardening, and cultural arts.
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.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No Answer
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No Answer
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Legislation to diminish the 2nd amendment is likely to become more complex. The ability to defend it will require more than skilled lobbyists. Legislators will need to be able to talk to fellow legislators with intellectual authority. As a Veteran Air Force Civil Engineer with the responsibilities of bare base defense, I have trained in multiple weapons and carried different firearms over several deployments. Along with being qualified in M16, M4, M9, M240, and M249, I am a decorated marksman.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Legislation to diminish the 2nd amendment is likely to become more complex. The ability to defend it will require more than skilled lobbyists. Legislators will need to be able to talk to fellow legislators with intellectual authority. As a Veteran Air Force Civil Engineer with the responsibilities of bare base defense, I have trained in multiple weapons and carried different firearms over several deployments. Along with being qualified in M16, M4, M9, M240, and M249, I am a decorated marksman.
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.
No Answer
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
No Answer
The Electoral College should be abolished.
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?
1. I want to get Missouri's infrastructure back on track. We are blessed that MODOT is rated in the top five states for being efficient in production, but the do more with less achieved a streamlined budget that is now $950 million behind on basic maintenance. Our position as a top ten logistical commerce state is sliding downward. We need to invest to capitalize more on our strategic location. 2. I want to get back funding for school buses. Springfield raised taxes to help the funding shortfall, but most of rural Missouri can't do that. They are cutting shop and tech programs (that Missouri needs more than ever) to pay for busing where they have the longest routes. 3. I want to repeal the law taking tax deductions away from small businesses along with cutting the multiple layers of licensing to start or maintain a business. We are in the lowest ranking states in success for small business. We need to focus more on our local economy in a real way that is more than talk.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is similar to political noise by putting a value on color rather than merit. A person's merit is based on their integrity, experience, behavior, character and ethics. The diverse population of America has worked to overcome the world's problem of superficial bias. For the reason we strive to do better in America, it is the same reason we should be celebrating the success of America.
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
1. I want to get Missouri's infrastructure back on track. We are blessed that MODOT is rated in the top five states for being efficient in production, but the do more with less achieved a streamlined budget that is now $950 million behind on basic maintenance. Our position as a top ten logistical commerce state is sliding downward. We need to invest to capitalize more on our strategic location. 2. I want to get back funding for school buses. Springfield raised taxes to help the funding shortfall, but most of rural Missouri can't do that. They are cutting shop and tech programs (that Missouri needs more than ever) to pay for busing where they have the longest routes. 3. I want to repeal the law taking tax deductions away from small businesses along with cutting the multiple layers of licensing to start or maintain a business. We are in the lowest ranking states in success for small business. We need to focus more on our local economy in a real way that is more than talk.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is similar to political noise by putting a value on color rather than merit. A person's merit is based on their integrity, experience, behavior, character and ethics. The diverse population of America has worked to overcome the world's problem of superficial bias. For the reason we strive to do better in America, it is the same reason we should be celebrating the success of America.
