
Michael Bishop
Republican | South Carolina
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Michael Bishop
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 2
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Midlands Technical College, West Columba, AS, 1994
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Mayor, 6
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
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?
never
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
never
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
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
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?
You have to quit printing money that we don't have. It will definitely be a high priority to me to protect this. The money should have never been spent and all money allocated to Social Security should be required to be kept in that budget.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
You have to quit printing money that we don't have. It will definitely be a high priority to me to protect this. The money should have never been spent and all money allocated to Social Security should be required to be kept in that budget.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Overseas fighting that doesn't benefit the citizens of the United States
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
never
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Overseas fighting that doesn't benefit the citizens of the United States
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
never
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
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?
Did not answer
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Did not answer
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
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 think you focus on job growth and income. It's better to create higher income than to make insurance cheap. I feel everyone gets better quality care that way.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I think you focus on job growth and income. It's better to create higher income than to make insurance cheap. I feel everyone gets better quality care that way.
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?
Be the strongest military in the world. I'm not a fan of being in every country fighting their battles. I believe in doing what's necessary to be sure the people of the United States are safe.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Be the strongest military in the world. I'm not a fan of being in every country fighting their battles. I believe in doing what's necessary to be sure the people of the United States are safe.
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
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished.
Disagree
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished.
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.
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.
Agree
Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
Agree
Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone who does it legally. No exceptions otherwise.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone who does it legally. No exceptions otherwise.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
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.
Strongly Agree
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.
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 grew up Baptist. Was a youth leader for 15 years in a Presbyterian Church. I went to a Pentecostal church for a few years. I'm a devout Christian. I try to read my Bible and have a devotional every day. I believe Jesus was born, raised, died and came back.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I grew up Baptist. Was a youth leader for 15 years in a Presbyterian Church. I went to a Pentecostal church for a few years. I'm a devout Christian. I try to read my Bible and have a devotional every day. I believe Jesus was born, raised, died and came back.
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.
I don't believe in carrying debt. I don't believe in bailing out people. I believe churches and individuals could do a much better job of supporting and helping than the government can. If bailouts are given, they should be given to the organizations that can appropriately disperse the funds. I believe in hand ups not hand outs.
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.
I don't believe in carrying debt. I don't believe in bailing out people. I believe churches and individuals could do a much better job of supporting and helping than the government can. If bailouts are given, they should be given to the organizations that can appropriately disperse the funds. I believe in hand ups not hand outs.
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 care about people. I love to serve. No matter what my opinions are, if elected, my vote is for the people of my district. I plan to be in touch and aware of their opinions in order to vote for them. I love to work. This will be my full-time job. I will be in the community when not in D.C. I know there are a lot of areas that I'm not well versed in because this hasn't been my job but I will put all my energy into catching up and being an active sponsor of new legislation.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I care about people. I love to serve. No matter what my opinions are, if elected, my vote is for the people of my district. I plan to be in touch and aware of their opinions in order to vote for them. I love to work. This will be my full-time job. I will be in the community when not in D.C. I know there are a lot of areas that I'm not well versed in because this hasn't been my job but I will put all my energy into catching up and being an active sponsor of new legislation.
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 believe we have a constitutional right to bear arms.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I believe we have a constitutional 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.
No Answer
I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
No Answer
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Neutral
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Neutral
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Neutral
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Neutral
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
I've been a mayor for 6 years. My current goals are more about getting to know all of my mayors in the district as well as county and state officials and see what I can do for the district. I've not been in the federal government to have a strong calling for national legislation. I'm initially more concerned with the people of my district.
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
I've been a mayor for 6 years. My current goals are more about getting to know all of my mayors in the district as well as county and state officials and see what I can do for the district. I've not been in the federal government to have a strong calling for national legislation. I'm initially more concerned with the people of my district.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I don't think racism is nearly as big a problem as media makes it out. I think if medial would not promote it so much, it would be a lot better.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I don't think racism is nearly as big a problem as media makes it out. I think if medial would not promote it so much, it would be a lot better.
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