Mike Zhao
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile*
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mike Zhao
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist 45
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of South Carolina, Columbia, MBA, 1996
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Asian American Coalition for Education, President, Color Us United
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (1)
*BlakPac
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Hispanic Republican Organization
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Rape, Incest and endanger of mother's life. Should be in line with Florida law signed by Governor DeSantis.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Rape, Incest and endanger of mother's life. Should be in line with Florida law signed by Governor DeSantis.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
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.
Choose not to answer
This is a very complex issue that needs to be properly addressed to prevent abuse while address patients who live at the final stage of their lives and suffer intolerable pain. It is not a simple "Agree" or "Disagree" issue.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Choose not to answer
This is a very complex issue that needs to be properly addressed to prevent abuse while address patients who live at the final stage of their lives and suffer intolerable pain. It is not a simple "Agree" or "Disagree" issue.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
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?
Government can close a religious institute only if a religious organization engages serious unlawful activities, such as incite terrorist activities.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Government can close a religious institute only if a religious organization engages serious unlawful activities, such as incite terrorist activities.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Just like what President Trump did: Release the full power of US military to wipe out terrorists and kill the leaders who support terrorism.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Just like what President Trump did: Release the full power of US military to wipe out terrorists and kill the leaders who support 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.
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
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).
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).
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Only if the vaccine can effectively control a lethal and infectious disease and the benefit of the vaccine outweigh its costs. The government should not require children to take COVID-19 vaccine because its risks outweigh its benefits.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Only if the vaccine can effectively control a lethal and infectious disease and the benefit of the vaccine outweigh its costs. The government should not require children to take COVID-19 vaccine because its risks outweigh its benefits.
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Overall, Florida has a very good tax system and have a balanced budget. I am open to address some minor issues in the future, if necessary.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Overall, Florida has a very good tax system and have a balanced budget. I am open to address some minor issues in the future, if necessary.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
At federal level: 1. The outrageous abuse of tax payer's money by Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill. Significant mount was given to his interest groups such as teacher's union. 2. The huge amount of money used by Biden Administration to take care illegal immigrants. We should deport them as soon as they get in instead.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
At federal level: 1. The outrageous abuse of tax payer's money by Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill. Significant mount was given to his interest groups such as teacher's union. 2. The huge amount of money used by Biden Administration to take care illegal immigrants. We should deport them as soon as they get in instead.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
The local government should provide K-12 education based on local tax income such as property taxes. College education should be supported primarily by families, while government can provide reasonable financial assistance to low income families.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
The local government should provide K-12 education based on local tax income such as property taxes. College education should be supported primarily by families, while government can provide reasonable financial assistance to low income families.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Build the wall that cannot be easily climbed. Use drone and other high-tech to monitor our border 24/7.
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Build the wall that cannot be easily climbed. Use drone and other high-tech to monitor our border 24/7.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those who can contribute to America and who support American constitution. Our immigration system should be primarily merit based.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those who can contribute to America and who support American constitution. Our immigration system should be primarily merit based.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
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
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
New York, San Francisco and many other cities led by Demoncrats have already suffered miserably the negative results of defunding police. We should not repeat their huge mistakes.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
New York, San Francisco and many other cities led by Demoncrats have already suffered miserably the negative results of defunding police. We should not repeat their huge mistakes.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Protect the gun rights for lawful citizens. Prevent criminals, mental illness patients and terrorists from having guns.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Protect the gun rights for lawful citizens. Prevent criminals, mental illness patients and terrorists from having guns.
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
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
1. State government should provide public goods and services to support business operations, such as transportation and other public infrastructure, protection of environment. 2. State government should provide business-friendly fair regulations that maintain competition in the marketplace while also protecting the constitutional rights of its citizens. 3. State government should use tax or other incentive policies to promote economic development, especially for industries that help improve living standards of Floridians. However, the government should not choose winners and losers in marketplace.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
1. State government should provide public goods and services to support business operations, such as transportation and other public infrastructure, protection of environment. 2. State government should provide business-friendly fair regulations that maintain competition in the marketplace while also protecting the constitutional rights of its citizens. 3. State government should use tax or other incentive policies to promote economic development, especially for industries that help improve living standards of Floridians. However, the government should not choose winners and losers in marketplace.
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
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).
1. https://www.nationalreview.com/2021/07/americas-founding-beats-the-chinese-communist-partys/ 2. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/this-survivor-of-maos-cultural-revolution-warns-of-whats-to-come-if-democrats-control-education 3. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/tag/alexandria-ocasio-cortez?source=%2Fopinion%2Fop-eds%2Fwhat-bernie-sanders-doesnt-tell-you-the-devastation-of-real-socialism
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
1. https://www.nationalreview.com/2021/07/americas-founding-beats-the-chinese-communist-partys/ 2. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/this-survivor-of-maos-cultural-revolution-warns-of-whats-to-come-if-democrats-control-education 3. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/tag/alexandria-ocasio-cortez?source=%2Fopinion%2Fop-eds%2Fwhat-bernie-sanders-doesnt-tell-you-the-devastation-of-real-socialism
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?
As a survivor of China's Cultural Revolution, I am running for Florida Sate House to defend America's founding principles which are currently under assault by the radical left. I also want to bring my business leadership skills to help Floridians to address the countless economic challenges they are facing today.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
As a survivor of China's Cultural Revolution, I am running for Florida Sate House to defend America's founding principles which are currently under assault by the radical left. I also want to bring my business leadership skills to help Floridians to address the countless economic challenges they are facing today.
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.
Strongly Disagree
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
While government should provide equal treatment of other forms of partnership, marriage should be defined as a union between one man and one woman.
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
While government should provide equal treatment of other forms of partnership, marriage should be defined as a union between one man and one woman.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Agree
I have joined our national fight against Critical Race Theory by mobilizing Asian Americans and Floridians to fight against CRT and airing my opinions through media interviews. I have just written a book against CRT (Book Title: Critical Race Theory & Woke Culture: America's Dangerous Repeat of China's Cultural Revolution), to be published later this month.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Agree
I have joined our national fight against Critical Race Theory by mobilizing Asian Americans and Floridians to fight against CRT and airing my opinions through media interviews. I have just written a book against CRT (Book Title: Critical Race Theory & Woke Culture: America's Dangerous Repeat of China's Cultural Revolution), to be published later this month.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe Christianity is the moral backbone of American Society.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe Christianity is the moral backbone of American Society.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
We need make our election system easy to vote, but hard to cheat. Photo ID is a minimum requirement.
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
We need make our election system easy to vote, but hard to cheat. Photo ID is a minimum requirement.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
The Florida election law just signed by Government DeSantis is a very good one. No change is necessary for now. We may improve it in the future if any loophole is identified.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
The Florida election law just signed by Government DeSantis is a very good one. No change is necessary for now. We may improve it in the future if any loophole is identified.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Like in other nations, individual racism does exist in some pockets of our society. But it is baseless to claim that there is systemic racism against Black or Hispanic in America. It is the divisive Critical Race Theory that incites racial division of our nation and threaten domestic security in the United States.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Like in other nations, individual racism does exist in some pockets of our society. But it is baseless to claim that there is systemic racism against Black or Hispanic in America. It is the divisive Critical Race Theory that incites racial division of our nation and threaten domestic security in the United States.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
If liberal politicians and billionaires want to raise their own money for reparations, it's their freedom. The U.S. Government should not use taxpayer's money to do it because people like Asian Americans never had slaves before. Our money should not be used for reparations.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
If liberal politicians and billionaires want to raise their own money for reparations, it's their freedom. The U.S. Government should not use taxpayer's money to do it because people like Asian Americans never had slaves before. Our money should not be used for reparations.
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.
B). We have too many undue environmental policies and regulations that hinder our economic and infrastructure development.
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.
B). We have too many undue environmental policies and regulations that hinder our economic and infrastructure development.
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
