Scott T. Bottoms

Republican | Colorado

Candidate Profile*

Conservative (Conditional)

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

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Scott T. Bottoms


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 15


Incumbent

No


Links

Scott T. Bottoms websites
Scott T. Bottoms email
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EDUCATION

Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, Springfield, MO, D.Min., 2011

WORK & MILITARY

Navy, E3, 4

AFFILIATIONS

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (8)

National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

Gun Owners of America

Rocky Mountain Gun Owners Super PAC

*Colorado Citizens for Life

Restore Liberty USA

OTHER (2)

Colorado Young Republicans

Colorado Optometric Association

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Gun Owners of America, Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, Colorado Realtors, Dave Williams, Restore Liberty, Republican Strategy Forum, Young Americans for Liberty, Colorado Bankers Assn., Colorado Optometrics Assn.

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

No abortions under any circumstances

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.

Strongly Disagree


ECONOMY

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

Cut taxes wherever possible. No new taxes under any circumstances.

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

Cut Planned Parenthood and any other group similar. Cut any SEL or CRT training in Public education. Cut crony capitalism giving.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree


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?

The constitution specifically states under NO circumstances. Churches are not controlled by the government and the government needs to stay out of 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 - but Medicaid and Medicare needs to be greatly cleaned up

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

No vaccination mandates under ANY circumstances.


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

Keep the fight in their backyard and not allow this to move on to American soil. Also, education HONESTLY what is really happening with Islam around the world.

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

Build the wall and put people that break the law in jail.

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

Anyone that goes through the legal system should be allowed to immigrate. This cannot include countries that are violent against America and have anti-American views.


EDUCATION

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

Strongly Agree


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 Pentecostal Christian and a pastor of a Church. Jesus is God and the only way to eternity with God the Father. The Bible is the inerrant word of God and absolute Truth in all circumstances.


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 machines hooked to the internet. Photo ID to vote. Poll watchers with video from all parties at all voting places. Simplify the process and get computers out of the process.


EQUALITY

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

No. The threat of racism is the race baiters that pit people against each other.

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.

A - environmentalism first is vague and much of it unsubstantiated. These "ideas" take people's and companies money. They hurt the economy and accomplish nothing legitimate in the process. The world and specifically America has been under the thumb of coming environmental doom all of my life and nothing has happened.

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?

Government has very specific and minimal purpose. The government exists primarily to protect the rights of the people and also to protect the people from enemies foreign and domestic. The government also should provide infrastructure to protect capitalism and free trade. Roads, bridges, etc. fall into this category. The government should also uphold the rule of law and the constitution. If the government becomes involved in more than that they are probably going outside their constitutional obligations.

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).

www.pastorscottforhd15.com

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 serve God first and then the people. I am not a politician I am a pastor. I will uphold the constitution and the freedoms and liberties of the people.


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?

None - get rid of red flag laws and any law that disagrees with the 2nd amendment.

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

Strongly Disagree

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