Clyde Thomas

Republican | Michigan

Candidate Profile

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BIOGRAPHY

Name

Clyde Thomas


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 67


Incumbent

No


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EDUCATION

Yale (Coursera)

University of Phoenix

WORK & MILITARY

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Race

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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.

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?

If it is life saving for the mother Rape Incest


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

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

I would stop allowing contractors to name their own price for services. We have allowed too much money as a percentage to fall into discretionary spending . We need to change the amount in percentage for mandatory spending


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.

Neutral

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 Government cannot control the freedom to gather and worship. However we see the current pandemic completely stamp out our Constitutional rights including the freedom to worship as seen fit.


HEALTHCARE

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.

Disagree

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

Limit Profitability of the Pharmaceutical industry. Make healthcare affordable across the board.


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.

No Answer

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Anybody from anywhere as long as it's done legally.


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.

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.

Christian. Christ guides all aspects of life.


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?

Somewhat Conservative

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

I believe in small Government, Personal freedom, Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. I believe in a free and open society an individual has the God given right to live their lives how they see fit, Without judgement or Government control.

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

Constitutional law (Yale through Coursera)

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?

If we continue to elect the same people, we will get the same results.


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.

Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Background checks no excessive permit fees. Allow persons legally permitted to carry a firearm to do so on school campuses


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?

Reduce excessive taxes and laws that constrain small business. Mandate infrastructure contractors to bid against each other to lower taxpayer burden. Limit Government overreach

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

No, The media is..... Racism wouldn't be the issue it is if the Democrat Party and the media didn't benefit from it.

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