
Rob Cruz
Republican | Illinois
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Rob Cruz
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 6
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Millikin University, Decatur IA, n/a, 1998
University of Dubuque, Dubuque IA, n/a, 1999-2001
WORK & MILITARY
C&C Investments of Chicago, Residential renovation company
AFFILIATIONS
Imermans Angels, Professional board
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
School board member District 229, 1
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
n/a
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
BlakPac
David Clarke
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Sheriff David Clarke
BLAK PAC
George Pearson Will county central committee chairmen and Co-chair of IL black republicans
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)
Donald Trump (2020)
Josh Mandel (2022)
Mary Miller (2021)
Trump Victory (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Jim Oberweis (2021)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Elizabeth Warren (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I would like to see a push towards stronger adoption opportunities. My mother's family is all adopted, and I would like to see this trend continue
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Rape, Issues with safety for the mother and child, Incest
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
Failed trade policies and Economic independence are bigger factors between the wealthy and working class. My dad worked in a factory job that no longer exists because our trade policies are not fair, and we depend on other countries for things we can make here at home.
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Agree
A downward scaled approach to spending cuts is needed right now.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
1. Lower corporate tax rates 2. Increase personal write offs like property taxes limits 3. Allow for more donation spending to 501c3 efforts that have bigger impacts than government funded ones 4. School choice vouchers/tax credits for parental choice
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
The nation was founded on religious persecution and religious liberty should be held to the highest standard
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Neutral
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
They should be separate
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
none
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.
C
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
C
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.
Neutral
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
The United States should continue to pursue extremist organizations that pose a threat to American safety. In addition to that, we should keep working with the Islamic leaders to locate these groups as they have been affected by their extremism as much as we have
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
We have sent resources to Europe to secure an allies border, but refuse to secure our own
State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
All people should be eligible to migrate to the U.S. We should increase border security while streamlining the cost and processes for legal immigration.
VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Neutral
I do believe that people should not be discriminated based on any factors.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
There has never been more of a time in history where people from different backgrounds are given chances to earn degrees, careers and small business opportunities. One most only give the effort required to earn a quality living and not make choices that would compromise that effort.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I have a strong faith in Jesus Christ. I am a cancer survivor and it carried me through that time. I value faith, family and fellowship. Our home believes that a winner never quits and a quitter never wins.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
You need an ID for most everything else. Not providing one to vote can only fuel suspicions of voter fraud
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Voter ID Requirement. Cleaning voter rolls. Make election day, election day again. No post-election mail in ballots, if you have early voting periods why do you need post voting periods
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I don't believe it is a security threat in America. I believe Prejudice exists, but it is not a domestic security threat as we have major cities all reporting all time high crime waves. We have a prosecution issue right now that disguises racism as lack of accountability.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
We have not properly developed sustainable energy sources as reliable as oil and natural gas. Until that happens, we must continue our production of oil and natural gas to remain independent energy wise.
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.
A
ABOUT YOU
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?
Lean Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2022/01/13/cruz011222/
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 believe that the people of IL 6th deserve to have safe neighborhoods, good schools where kids can learn life skills (not political agendas). Our voters deserve good paying careers and jobs that have been shipped away by a political class that has forgotten them in their pursuit of wealth. I will put our people's best interest ahead of any agenda, including my own. This is how we will come together to create the strongest house district in the nation. ? Rob Cruz, Candidate IL-6
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
Police officers are putting themselves at risk to serve the residents. Their jobs require force at times and that has saved lives
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
This will embolden criminal behavior even further than it already is right now
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Proper gun training and safety measures should be implemented when owning a firearm.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
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