Bob Ide

Republican | Wyoming

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

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

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Bob Ide


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

State Senator, Dist. 29


Incumbent

No


Links

Bob Ide websitesBob Ide phones Bob Ide emailFacebook

EDUCATION

University of Wyoming, Laramie, Agriculture Business, 1981

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Wyoming Republican Party, Natrona County Republican Party, St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Independent Cattlemen of Wyoming, WY Campaign for Liberty, WY Right to Life

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Natrona County Republican Precinct Committeeman, 8

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (2)

*Liberty's Place 4 U Wyoming

*Wyoming Right to Life

OTHER (1)

Ron Paul

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Former U.S. Congressman Ron Paul, Former WY House of Representatives Bob Brechtel, Former WY House of Representatives Kendell Kroeker

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (7)

Chuck Gray (2021)

Donald Trump (2020)

Eric Brakey (2018)

Rand Paul (2016)

Roy Moore (2017)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

SELECTED FINANCIAL SOURCE DOCUMENTS

Wyoming Campaign Finance - public search

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

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.

Strongly Disagree


ECONOMY

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

It must be overhauled as it is burdensome.

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

All government spending - across the board.

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?

Never.


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.

D

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

Never.


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

I believe in a noninterventionist foreign policy. When we fight terrorism by exacerbating the very reasons for that terrorism (because of our country occupying another nation), we increase the violence against us. Stop invading other countries and we will reduce the threat of all terrorism.

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

I believe we should remain out of the affairs of other nations.


IMMIGRATION

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?

Those who have applied and received legal immigration status.


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 Christian and believe that our nation was founded upon Judeo-Christian values. I pray for a return to these values in our nation and in our government.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Thankfully, Wyoming recently enacted a Voter ID law.


EQUALITY

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

No. I believe that the media distorts this issue.

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

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?

To defend our liberty which is given by God to all.

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).

I recently completed an interview with Dan McKnight of Bring Our Troops Home but it has not been made available yet to my knowledge.

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 have been very involved in a men's group with my church, paying for and installing Pro-Life billboards throughout the state of Wyoming and will continue to defend life from the moment of conception until natural death. I will oppose new or increased taxes and fees. I believe in more freedom and less government, adhering to our Constitution. I am pro-family, in favor of school choice, and against Critical Race Theory being taught in our schools. I will fight for honest and secure elections. Additionally, I will encourage the return to a sound constitutional monetary policy.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Disagree

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Neutral

I do not believe that the proper role of government includes paying for any health care. However, there are many who are imprisoned for crimes that should not be crimes but rather are alcohol/drug addiction problems. These would be better served through charitable addiction treatment programs.


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

None.

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

Strongly Disagree

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