Michael Coibion
Republican | Oklahoma
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Michael Coibion
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary & Special
Race
U.S. Senator (Special Election)
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas, MDiv, 1992
Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, Arkansas, B.S. Psychology, 1982
Central Baptist College, Conway, Arkansas, B.A. Biblical Studies, 1980
St. Clair High School, St. Clair, Missouri, Diploma, 1972
Four Rivers Area Vocational School, Washington, Missouri, Auto Mechanics, 1972
General Motors Training Center, St. Louis, Missouri, Service Manager Certified, 1976
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee, Ok, Adjunct Professor/Tulsa Extension, Central Baptist College, Conway, AR
Student, Evangelism Team, Assn. Baptist Students, Conway, AR, Missionary/Queensland, Australia
Central Baptist Church, Conway, AR, Member, Grace Baptist Church, Russellville, AR
Associate Pastor, First Baptist Church, McNeil, AR, Pastor
Columbia Bible School, Magnolia, AR, Committee Member - Instructor, Jefferson Hghts. Bapt. Church, OKC,OK
Senior Pastor, JHBC Christian Academy, OKC,OK, Administrator
Liberty Chapel, Mounds, Ok, Pastor
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
School Board - Liberty Mounds, OK, 7 yrs of 2 five yr. terms
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
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.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Only when the mother's Life is at risk
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
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?
A complex discussion but a simplification of the code would make compliance easier and big government smaller!
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 government could not establish a state sponsored religion, but neither could it prohibit others from freely practicing their own religion. It is not a separation of morals from making laws, nor separation of religious ideas from lawmakers. i.e. We can't leave morals out of public law and government can't favor one religion over another. It is a foundational principle which secures rights of all citizens under the government and ensures that government and church function in their given roles. Remember the guidelines God established for church and state.
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.
B
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.
I feel that "B" and "C" should run parallel to each other and at times be congruent with each making sure that America's needs always come first.
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
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?
Close the Southern border with a wall and put immigration on hold till we can update and gain control of all terrorist and immigration in this country.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Build the Wall and postpone any further entrance into our country until effective and exacting measures can be put in place. e.g. id, medical, background, evaluation, referral documents, and proper legal processing etc.
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.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Only pre-screened individuals, that are healthy, are willing to work, committed to becoming a productive citizen following a legal pathway to citizenship. If this legal privilege is not honored by a completion of tasks required by by immigration law, then they forfeit all further opportunities and face immediate deportation.
VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
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.
Born again Christian following the Inerrant Word of God and the Judeo-Christian Traditions.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
In Oklahoma I believe that our voting regulations are very resistant to fraud. However I do believe in One Day, One Person, One Photo I.D. and One Vote is a very protective system. The risk of fraud increases with early voting and absentee ballots. If early voting is as stringent as same day voting then it should also be safe and secure as long as due diligence is followed. I think an absentee ballot process should require a ballot request(from a potential voter), voter registration card, voter photo identification, and notarized ballot delivered to a Certified Place of Collection or Polling Place. I would entertain laws that would reduce unauthorized ballots or unsecure reception places for absentee and mail in ballots to further prevent fraud.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Disagree
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I believe any philosophy or dictum that is divisive to the citizenry or country and does not safe guard the freedom of the republic; is a threat to both individual security and domestic security of the United States Of America.
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.
I would say ,"A" but this question paints one into a corner and leaves little room for balance and discovery. However the pivotal consideration is what will Make America Great Again? So we must select "A" until we can find better long term alternatives.
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Unavailable at this time. But feel free to contact me about any question you may have.
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 that Grace is free, Wisdom is complete, and TRUTH is absolute. Truth projects Transparency-Transparency provides Accountability, and Accountability protects Integrity. I dream of a higher standard, a greater freedom, smaller government, and a secure country for future generations! I challenge every voter to take courage and help regain control of America "for the people and by the people"! Our country must be guided by "in God We Trust" and "grounded in the Constitution"! Life, Liberty and the pursuit of all! This entire election is not about Issues but whether we repent, revive, rebuild, and reform America! America will not be saved without God's intervention. I am for any legislation that will make Americans proud, produce cars, trucks, plane, food, drugs, doctors and anything we can label with made in America. Even rare earth minerals to keep America's technology safe and productive! I favor all legislation that that will provide fair, secure, seamless, and transparent elections. I will fight to provide a wall completed on our Southern Borders and legislation to enable or immigration system to be overhauled and postponed until appropriate laws can be incorporated to protect America! Any legislation that will curtail all extravagant spending. Also legislation to balance the budget and provide a plan to retire the debt! All legislation that brings common sense and provisions to reduce the size and scope of America! This ride is not for the faint of heart so get on your knees and pray and then roll up your sleeves and go to work! I know America still has a fighting spirit.
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?
I am not an authority but I think we have enough legislation and regulations already. So we just need to enforce them, guns are only bad when in the hands of bad people.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
If you crash and kill someone with your car should they sue the auto manufacturer?
