
Ed Bridges II
Independent | Nevada
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Ed Bridges II
Party
Independent
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
Governor
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of Texas, Austin, BA-Psych, 1958
Southern Methodist Univ, Waco, TX, no, 1956
Auburn University, Montgomery, AL, MBA-Fin., 1970
WORK & MILITARY
Commander, 34th Intel GP, Colonel, 1yr,11mo
4thTac Fighter wing, plan &program Lt.Col, 2yrs,6mo
Navigator-Bombardier, Lt.-Lt.col, 12yrs, 8mo
Pentagon Equal Opportunity Office, Action Officer, 4 years
Intedrated Financial Planning Services, Compiance Officer, 2 years
AFFILIATIONS
United Methodist Church-Denver, Chair. Pastor-Parish Rel. Comm.
Republican Party-candidate, elected Justiceof Peace, quorum Crt
US Air Force Air Staff Pentagon, Equal Opportunity Office- Lt Col
Pres. Home owners association, Wayside, Vienna Va.
Disabled American Vets, Member- volunteer
Independent American Party, Candidate for US Congress
Republican Party, Candidate for US Congress
Military Officers Association, Member- volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Justice of Peace Quorum Court, 1 plus
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
US Congress, 2010
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
At the discretion of the mother and doctor but NOT funded by tax payors
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
See above
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Agree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
none
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Put the study of Christianity back in public schools. Recite the Pledge of allegiance with "under God" in it every school day... every citizen student! Ackknowledge the influence of the Creator and God in our founding documents. Support Israel in the middle east.
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Strongly Disagree
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
B
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
none
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
A Flat tax applicable to all levels of income
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Stop making speed limit signs since no one obeys them anyway. No tax payer funds to illegal residents. No extra welfare funds to single moms on welfare. The tax payers should not support the birth of unlimited number of children just to provide a mom with more funds. After 2nd child as single mom they have a choice get off welfare or go to vets.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
And all our borders!
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those who agree to support and defend the Constitution and who have not been convicted of any actions considered crimes in the USA. Limits should be set each year on the total number of immigants to be allowed each year
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
A child's education is the responsibility of the parents, NOT the government!
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
Defunding the police is a foolish notion and contradicts all facts. It is another concept put forward by those who would like to trash our country and make it a socialist state or worse, a dictatorship.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. The 2nd amendment does not restrict the citizens right to own guns; it denies the government the authority to infringe upon the citizens' right to bear arms!
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
What about the automobile? Many more people die each year in autos than by firearms. This is a ludicrous leap of blame. Should we sue the cows if we get tainted milk because they ate the wrong plant? We must assign responsibility to the individual perpetrator of the crime.
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To insure domestic tranquility and protect the rights of the citizens.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Radio and television interviews from my previous runs for US congress should be available to anyone willing to inquire.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
NO!
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I am a strong supporter of the US and state constitutions and believe the us constitution is the basic law of the land. It restricts government not the people.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Our forefathers knew our system of government requires a morally ethical citizenry. It is documented in historical records.
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Any gender questions should have only two choices for answers: male or female!
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Strongly Agree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
CRT is the creation of a tyrannical government which wants to destroy the world's free est country. The USA is the most tolerant country on the earth.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Jesus is my savior and all good things come from God. There is only one way to Heaven- thru Jesus. There are many ways to Jesus, tho.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
The election process is critical to a free nation. The citizens should replace any government that allows dishonesty in the election process.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Proof of citizenship should be maintained by the agency issuing the voter registration card.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No, only a few people whom I refer to as members of the 'race industry', are trying to perpetuate racism. Of course, racism exists but every incidence involving different races is not a racism issue nor does it involve racism. Conflicts occur that are simply normal issues. More blacks are molested by blacks than whites.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
No one alive has suffered anything warranting reparations. Reparations do not change history.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
Both statements are true and both may be false. Each case should be determined individually. Blanket statements are seldom correct.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
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