Michelle Gregoire
Republican | Michigan
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Michelle Gregoire
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 62
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Illinois Valley Community College, Oglesby, CNA, 2011
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Students for Rand, Chapter President, Young Americans for Liberty
Chapter President, Michigan Heartbeat Coalition, County Captain
Calhoun County Tea Party, Volunteer, Calhoun County Republican Party
Executive Committee Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State Representative, 2016
County Commission, 2018
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?
Never.
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 spend millions in Michigan on corporate welfare. We need to get that under control. We also need to not fund certain agencies, like Planned Parenthood, where they use taxpayer dollars to fund the killing of innocent children.
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.
No Answer
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?
We should still be able to practice our religion in office, but it shouldn't dictate your law making.
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?
First, you need to get big government out of the way. Second, you let the free market do it's job. Let people make their own decisions about what kind of coverage they want, if any, and let them buy across state lines. That would incentivize the insurance agencies to do a better job overall.
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?
As long as you're not a criminal, I don't have an issue.
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.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a God fearing Christian. I believe in life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. I believe our rights were inherited by God, not by man. I am staunchly pro-life, because my sister was aborted, because she may have been different.
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 believe in peace through strength. We shouldn't be the world's police. As far as immigration, we need to reform the system. The laws need to be more sensible.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I've been active in local politics and state politics. Learning how things operate. That's a big reason I decided to run. The amount of dark money in politics is insane.
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?
Some have asked how far I'm willing to go for the Constitution. Here's a personal story. I saw how free speech was being stifled on my college campus, so I took action. I stood outside with a few friends, asking fellow students if they like freedom and liberty and handing out pocket sized copies of the U.S. Constitution. Soon after I was confronted by my Student Life coordinator. We explained that we had the First Amendment right to stand outside and hand out copies of the U.S. Constitution, and ask students if they like freedom and liberty. We were not blocking any walkways and were not causing any problems. ? For taking this stand, we were soon arrested and jailed, for well over seven hours. We prevailed in court, not only over turning the horrendous free speech code policy, but all charges against us were dropped. For to long have these documents been cast aside and neglected. It's time for us to rise up, and take our fight to Lansing, together. United, we can no longer be ignore
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
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.
No Answer
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Coming from a state with strict gun policies, Illinois, and then living in a state with less restrictions, I've learned that in order for people to be safe, we should always be armed. I have a lot of respect for the man who defended his church down in Texas. I hope I would never be placed in that position, but I'd rather be judged by twelve than carried by six.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
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?
The roads. We can fix the roads without raising taxes too. One way to do this would be to lower costs of building roads by eliminating prevailing wage requirements. These requirements force taxpayers to overspend for projects that would costs significantly less in the private sector. Another action that can be taken by the State is to require warranties on all road construction to ensure that construction companies will stand behind their work. The third way is to make sure that money that is designated for transportation, is not being wasted on mass transit schemes. Next would be education and making it more local. This is why I believe in the complete elimination of the failure that is Common Core. We need to hand our education back to the local school districts and the community. Lower taxes! Coming from Illinois, I've seen first hand how taxes have crippled a state. Forcing small business to close, and thousands fleeing for more affordable living.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes. Liberals keep pitting man against man and dividing people. All people are created equal, and should be treated as such.
