Nate Robertson
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Nate Robertson
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist 40
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Union University, Jackson, TN, Bachelor's of Arts, 2004
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (5)
BlakPac
Florida Family Action
Stand For Health Freedom
Christian Patriots of Central Florida
BlackPac
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
BLACKPAC, Stand for Health Freedom, Christian Patriots of Central Florida, Chief Stephen Davis, more to come!
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Alycia Barnard (2022)
Jeremy Sisson (2022)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
My faith informs my beliefs, therefore I do not believe there are any circumstances where abortion should be allowed. Scientific evidence is clear that life begins at conception therefore an abortion procedure is actively taking the life of human being. Human rights protection should be extended to babies in the womb. My desire is to see all life valued from conception to natural death. As a society we can and must support women more than just telling them to get an abortion when they find themselves in a crisis pregnancy.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
My faith informs my beliefs, therefore I do not believe there are any circumstances where abortion should be allowed. Scientific evidence is clear that life begins at conception therefore an abortion procedure is actively taking the life of human being. Human rights protection should be extended to babies in the womb. My desire is to see all life valued from conception to natural death. As a society we can and must support women more than just telling them to get an abortion when they find themselves in a crisis pregnancy.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
There should be absolutely no government funded abortions.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
There should be absolutely no government funded abortions.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
In Florida, we should consider simplifying all taxes to maximize the amount of money in people's pockets. People deserve to have more money in their pocket and less in the governments. I would like to see additional property tax exemptions offered to all homeowners as well as other reductions in taxes to support the individual economic empowerment of all Floridians.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
In Florida, we should consider simplifying all taxes to maximize the amount of money in people's pockets. People deserve to have more money in their pocket and less in the governments. I would like to see additional property tax exemptions offered to all homeowners as well as other reductions in taxes to support the individual economic empowerment of all Floridians.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
In Florida we have been experiencing a multi-billion-dollar budget surplus and we should make sure that continues by reducing waste in the State budget while continuing to protect our citizens and providing all Floridians with the ability for individual economic prosperity.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
In Florida we have been experiencing a multi-billion-dollar budget surplus and we should make sure that continues by reducing waste in the State budget while continuing to protect our citizens and providing all Floridians with the ability for individual economic prosperity.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
There should be scholarships and grants to make sure that students have access to Florida state college education based on need and additional circumstances. I do not believe that taxpayer-funded public education should simply be guaranteed through college.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
There should be scholarships and grants to make sure that students have access to Florida state college education based on need and additional circumstances. I do not believe that taxpayer-funded public education should simply be guaranteed through college.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Religious freedoms are a fundamental human right. I don't believe that there is a circumstance where government should be allowed to close churches.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Religious freedoms are a fundamental human right. I don't believe that there is a circumstance where government should be allowed to close churches.
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.
C most closely matches my view but I do believe that we need to make sure that healthcare is accessible for all Floridians. Government funded insurance is not the only way to accomplish this goal.
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 most closely matches my view but I do believe that we need to make sure that healthcare is accessible for all Floridians. Government funded insurance is not the only way to accomplish this goal.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I do not believe there is a circumstance where the government, school, or employer should be allowed to require a vaccination or any other medical procedure. It is an over-reach and an invasion of an individual's freedom and personal medical privacy to mandate a vaccine in order to be a part of society, receive an education, or make a living. Vaccines are created to protect an individual and I believe that an individual has the right to make an educated choice on whether or not they wish to receive an injection.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I do not believe there is a circumstance where the government, school, or employer should be allowed to require a vaccination or any other medical procedure. It is an over-reach and an invasion of an individual's freedom and personal medical privacy to mandate a vaccine in order to be a part of society, receive an education, or make a living. Vaccines are created to protect an individual and I believe that an individual has the right to make an educated choice on whether or not they wish to receive an injection.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
I do believe that the United States should continue to work with allies to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism across the World through sanctions and strategic military action.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
I do believe that the United States should continue to work with allies to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism across the World through sanctions and strategic military action.
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 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
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
America is the land of opportunity and people should continue to be allowed to immigrate to the US, legally. We need to enforce the immigration laws that are currently on the books, update the ones that need additional review and make sure that everyone coming into the US has the legal status to be here.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
America is the land of opportunity and people should continue to be allowed to immigrate to the US, legally. We need to enforce the immigration laws that are currently on the books, update the ones that need additional review and make sure that everyone coming into the US has the legal status to be here.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I support and will work to expand school choice options for the residents of Florida District 40 as well as all of Florida.
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I support and will work to expand school choice options for the residents of Florida District 40 as well as all of Florida.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Neutral
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
Agree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Agree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly 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.
My spiritual beliefs and values are based in the Bible. I was raised in a Christian ministers home and I hold to Biblical Christian beliefs and values.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
My spiritual beliefs and values are based in the Bible. I was raised in a Christian ministers home and I hold to Biblical Christian beliefs and values.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
The first law regarding voter practices needs to be regarding signature verification of mail in ballots to ensure that only the voter has filled out and signed their ballot. The second law needs to be about the dropping off of ballots to make sure that ballot box stuffing is impossible.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
The first law regarding voter practices needs to be regarding signature verification of mail in ballots to ensure that only the voter has filled out and signed their ballot. The second law needs to be about the dropping off of ballots to make sure that ballot box stuffing is impossible.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism always has the potential to be a threat to domestic security. This is because there have been and still are groups of people who believe that other groups are inferior to them because of a racial characteristic. We must make sure that all people are treated equally under the law.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism always has the potential to be a threat to domestic security. This is because there have been and still are groups of people who believe that other groups are inferior to them because of a racial characteristic. We must make sure that all people are treated equally under the law.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Disagree
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. We must balance out the environmental regulations and the impact to the economy that those regulations have.
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. We must balance out the environmental regulations and the impact to the economy that those regulations have.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The purpose of government is to protect its citizens and enable strong individual economic empowerment.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The purpose of government is to protect its citizens and enable strong individual economic empowerment.
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
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).
https://floridapolitics.com/archives/511443-republican-nate-robertson-to-push-charter-schools-economy-in-hd-40-run/ https://floridapolitics.com/archives/536240-nate-robertson-is-trying-to-find-a-republican-path-in-western-orange-county/
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://floridapolitics.com/archives/511443-republican-nate-robertson-to-push-charter-schools-economy-in-hd-40-run/ https://floridapolitics.com/archives/536240-nate-robertson-is-trying-to-find-a-republican-path-in-western-orange-county/
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.
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 want voters to know that I am your neighbor fighting for you. I am determined to provide Florida House District 40 with the representation we deserve in Tallahassee. My legislative priorities include additional education funding allocated for my district for school choice, strong small business development, preserving the freedoms of all Floridians, increasing the homestead exemption for property taxes to allow for an overall reduction of property taxes and seeing reforms be made to the justice system. I want voters to know that I am a regular husband and father who wants to see a stronger, freer and more economically secure District 40 and Florida. I want MORE for all residents of District 40, more education choice, more individual economic empowerment and more freedom.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I want voters to know that I am your neighbor fighting for you. I am determined to provide Florida House District 40 with the representation we deserve in Tallahassee. My legislative priorities include additional education funding allocated for my district for school choice, strong small business development, preserving the freedoms of all Floridians, increasing the homestead exemption for property taxes to allow for an overall reduction of property taxes and seeing reforms be made to the justice system. I want voters to know that I am a regular husband and father who wants to see a stronger, freer and more economically secure District 40 and Florida. I want MORE for all residents of District 40, more education choice, more individual economic empowerment and more freedom.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
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
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?
Restrictions should only be placed on those who have guns illegally. Every law-abiding citizen should have access to firearms as stated in the Second Amendment.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Restrictions should only be placed on those who have guns illegally. Every law-abiding citizen should have access to firearms as stated in the Second Amendment.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Disagree
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Disagree
