
Mike Sodrel
Republican | Indiana
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mike Sodrel
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 9
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
New Albany High School, New Albany, High School, 1963
WORK & MILITARY
IN Army National Guard, Staff Sergeant, 7
Chairman/CEO Sodrel Truck Lines & Free Enterprise
AFFILIATIONS
National Rifle Association, Endowment Member (since 2001), American Bus Association
Board of Directors (1987-96), Bonnie Sloan Post 28 American Legion, Life Member
Israel Allies Foundation, Vice Chairman, Boy Scouts of America
Indiana Right to Life, Board Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
House of Representatives, IN09, 2005-2007
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
House of Representatives, IN09, 2002, 2006, 2008, 2010
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Republican Liberty Caucus of Indiana
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (15)
Chris Garten (2018)
Donald Trump (2020)
Eric Holcomb (2020)
Greg Pence (2017)
Karen Engleman (2016)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (119)
13th Colony Leadership Committee (2006)
21st Century Virginia (2006)
Adam Putnam (2008)
Advance The Majority PAC (2006)
Americans for Republican Leadership (2008)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (2006)
Zia Political Action Committee (2006)
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 support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
When it comes to choosing between a mother's or a child's life, I believe the Government should not arbitrarily prevent the family from making their individual choice.
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
It should be made simpler and more understandable.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
The State should provide protection OF religion, NOT freedom FROM religion.
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.
Strongly Disagree
I am Vice Chairman of the Israel Allies Foundation. The people and entities supporting BDS for the most part want Israel to cease to exist.
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?
I don't know that we can "eradicate'" Islamic terrorism. But we should monitor all available public information (internet, etc,) and seek warrants for other surveillance where it is warranted. This in order to prevent attacks before they take place.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Finish the wall, and serve notice that illegal entrants will not be treated by "catch and release'.
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?
I believe America is indeed a melting pot, any good cook knows too much of one ingredient ruins the stew. We need a thoughtful balance of immigrants of different people groups that want to immigrant to our country, And e need to balance the skills they bring with them. we need people who can contribute to our society,
VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
i am a follower of Jesus Christ,
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
No unsolicited ballots should be mailed. Bundling should not be permitted, ID required for both in person and absentee voting,
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?
No. And systemic racism was eliminated in the last century.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
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?
Conservative
I believe capitalism is the free exchange of goods and services. i do not however, believe that foreign trade should be completely unregulated and unrestricted. There are National Security issues to be considered. George Washington as reputed to have said: "Government is like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearsome master".
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
I have a voting record from my first term in Congress. and have been previously endorsed by Right to Life, and other conservative organizations,
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 nationalist not a globalist. I believe America is a Constitutional Republic not an unlimited democracy. I took an oath when i was sworn in to the Army and again whn i was sworn in to Congress to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. i take that oath seriously.
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
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Sales should not be allowed to felons or those that are ADJUDICATED as mentally unstable. the latter should not be permitted without due process of law.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
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