Binod Kumar

Republican | Florida

Candidate Profile*

Moderate

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Binod Kumar


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

State Senator, Dist. 5


Incumbent

No


Links


EDUCATION

Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, MSME, 1975

University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL, MBA, 1987

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Registered Professional Engineer, State of Florida, Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

Race

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (1)

*Patriot Parents

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

After a certain period of pregnancy when a child born prematurely can survive, abortion can only be performed if mother's life is in danger as determined by licensed physicians.

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Agree

If an abortion is performed to save the life of a mother, the medical expenses should be covered by their insurance providers not governmental organization.

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Neutral


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

lower tax rates on capital gains to encourage savings and investments.

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

We have dug ourselves deep into a hole, it will take a miracle to balance the budget. Stop going to war in countries like Afganistan and fighting a proxy war in Ukraine.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Disagree


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Agree

If businesses do not wish to provide such services, they should quit or close down the business.

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

If a church promotes hate, engages in unlawful activities.


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.

Option B. A minimum health care for all US Citizens and permanent residents.

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

If a serious and deadly virus threatens the population. Then, a proven and tested vaccine should be made mandatory or keep unvaccinated people away from population.


NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

Keep such terrorists out of United States. They should be kept out.

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.

Disagree

Israel has a right to exist without being bothered by Palestinians.


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

Desirable immigration is good for the country and its growth.

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

Best and the brightest immigration should be welcomed. Chain immigration should be stopped. No special privilege to Cuba.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Disagree

We have good public schools. We should improve them, not destroy them.


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Agree

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

Neutral

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

Man-woman marriage is a natural process.

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

The country used to be racist, but not anymore. Some people will continue to be racist, but there are a whole lot of people who are not.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Respectful to all religions. I do not discriminate anyone based on race or skin color or country of origin.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Voters need to produce valid IDs to vote.


EQUALITY

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

Absolutely. All races can coexist in the Country.

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree

Everyone is equal. No one should be denied an opportunity or given special treatment based on race.


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.

A compromise between option (A) and (B).

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Strongly Agree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Lead the country in right direction, provide peace and tranquility, liberty and justice for all.

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?

Conservative

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

NA

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?

NA


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Agree

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

Stricter background check on gun buyers.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree

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