Matthew Morris
Republican | Delaware
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Matthew Morris
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., At Large
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Mount Pleasant High School, Wilmington, HS Diploma, 2005
Delaware County Community College, Media, N/A, 2015
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
Lions Club, Member, New Castle County Community Response Team
CO-Chair, Hope Street DE, Board Member
Claymont Community Cooperative, Executive Director
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
WinRed (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
WinRed (2020)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
No Answer
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Neutral
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.
No Answer
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
As a gay man, I do not believe I can take a stance on the discussion of abortion. For one, I am not able to have children, and two I am not a woman. Do I believe that life starts at conception, YES. Do I believe life starts at conception and abortion is wrong. Although, when the circumstances are related to invest, rape, the health of the baby or the mother, this is a discussion that needs to be had with a medical professional, not a politician. Leave Roe V Wade as is. And limit federal overreach on the topic. This isn’t really a debate for federal office TBH
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
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
Legalize Marijuana.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Frivolous and overpriced contractors. Business Acumen says, there is always someone else who can do the job cheaper, and better.
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
It is the the responsibility of tax payers to pay anyone’s debts. We need to teach our children education is an investment.
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 Disagree
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?
Keeping religious freedom separate from our governing power. Morality is not our religion and we do not need to push our beliefs on anyone. This is America where people are “endowed by THEIR creator to have certain unalienable rights” frivo
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Neutral
I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.
Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Open the market across state lines. Create a competitive market. We are not a communist country stop trying to sell a universal health care system that doesn’t work in any country. Make it competitive and make the insurance companies HAVE to work for their business, by lowering rates. We need more regulation on the costs of health care and smart acumen behind every step of the way.
NATIONAL SECURITY
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?
We must be vigilant in our vetting process and ensure we are monitoring closely who we are allowing to come Into our country. It is no grave secret radical Islamic terrorists want us dead. NEVER FORGET 9/11
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?
I feel like this is a trick question.... Anyone who isn’t a terrorist?
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.
No Answer
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 born again. But this is politics and where we can protect our rights to freedom of religion, as we should, there is a separation of church and state for a reason. But....Jesus Christ is my lord and savior. Can I get an Amen?
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.
When it comes to social issues I am a firm believer our founding our fathers wrote in their blood all men were created equal, endowed by THEIR creator to have certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. I am conservative when it comes to fiscal responsibility, with smart business acumen and my saying is “work smarter, not harder” Foreign Policy was laid out in the frame work of this great nation. The entire purpose of our senate is foreign policy. I am more conservative when It comes to those policies, as long as they align with the overall welfare and good in humanity. Our immigration policies are out of date and need change. America is the land of opportunity and the melting pot of the world. However, we need a smart vetting system, more neutrality when it comes to how many people are coming in and Going. The American Dream is diminishing both for immigrants and Americans.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
Wait, was this question on here these last elections? Yes, aggravated assault. But before anyone judges me, I have changed my life, I am completely AGAINST violence, and I already went before one judge.. It could be worse though, there are plenty of politicians nationwide who are sitting in seats with DISHONEST crimes..... I am in recovery, and I work a program. Which means, if I start lying, I’ll start drinking. And if I start drinking, FIRE ME. And someone PLEASE bring me that 12th step
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Before I am a republican, I am an American. Before I am an American, I am a gay man. Before I am a gay man, I am a Before I am a man, I am my mother and m’y Father’s child, and before I am my parent’s child, I am a child of God. All of which I have listed are labels. We all have one. We have to stop looking at peoples labels and learn to look into their hearts. I am not running for office because I want to or I need to feel a void. I am running for office because I believe my life experiences can benefit the people, and I truly can and will make a difference.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
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?
None?
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.
Strongly Agree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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?
I have some ideas to write my self but this isn’t about me, this is a collective effort through the UNITED STATES, we are all in this together. I’ll do both.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Absolutely. It’s causing the great divide. We are all American and it’s time we start acting like it.
