Robert Largent
Republican | Arkansas
Candidate Profile*
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Robert Largent
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 28
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, BSBA, 1968
University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK, MPA, 1982
Air War College, Maxwell AFB, AL, National Security, 1989
WORK & MILITARY
US Air Force, Colonel, 1968-1992
AFFILIATIONS
Air & Space Forces Association, National President & Chairman of the Board, Boy Scouts of America
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
None
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
None
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
None
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE*
*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Never
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
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
More 'fair share' from all income levels.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Social give-away programs.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
Taxpayer-assisted funding through high school graduation certainly. And appropirate funding for career, trade, and technical education programs as well.
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?
Never. Religious freedom and worship is a Constitutional gurantee.
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) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want/need it, along with private healthcare options.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Government, at any level, should not dictate vaccinations! Employers have the right to require their employees to be vaccinated, based on public safety and security, AND the employee has the choice to do so or not, accepting the consequences of their decision.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Place and enforce appropriate sanctions against countries and individuals that participate in and support any form of terrorism, not just Islamic. Apprehend and bring to justice those individuals who commit acts of terriosim.
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
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Build a wall acorss every mile of the US Southern border, increase law enforcement funding and resources to enforce ALL, not selective, US immigration laws.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Any individual seeking a better life, no matter there nationality -- however -- any immigration MUST BE legal in accordance with US laws.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
I agree in principal that a parent has the right to have their child attend any education program of their choice, but public education must always remain the 'go-to' option and always be funded.
VALUES
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.
Strongly Disagree
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
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a believing and practicing Christian. Jesus is my Lord and Savior.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Voter identification is paramount to ensuring the security of our Constitutionally-guarnteed right to vote.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes it is. Division of any kind is abhorrent, and especially so based on the color of one's skin. However, recent instances of racially-charged violence are uncalled for. Violence only endangers innocent people and typically destroys the infrastructure of those that need it most. The cost to human life and well-being is yet to be calculated, but it is tremendous.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly 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.
Of the two choices, A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. BUT there can and MUST BE collaborative solutions to move from fossil fuels...with a non-political study of the factual true cost and subsequent value made.
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?
The purpose of the Constitution is specific, not general: provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity.
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).
https://www.facebook.com/KHOZAroundTheTable/videos/2733679033608112
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 in full representation of all people, with a concentrated focus on my constituients. Pro-life, pro-second amendment, pro-parental control of education, strong support of law enforcement, lower taxes and a fair share of those collected, less government bureaucracy and business regulations, and individual rights. My legislative prioity for the 87,000-plus constituients of Arkansas State Senate District 28 are simple and straighforward: support for the agriculture and tourism industries of North Arkansas and the transportation and highway infrastructure that is a necessity for their continued growth. These issues are about now...and about the future of every resident, their children and grandchildren. The new governor, administraion and legislature MUST understand, be sensitive to, and promote the value that North Arkansas brings to the state's economy.
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?
A citizen's right to bear arms is fundamental!
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
