Mike Saville
Republican | Idaho
Candidate Profile
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mike Saville
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 28A
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of Phoenix, Salt Lake City, BSBA, 1995
WORK & MILITARY
US Air Force, E-3, 1962 - 1968
Junior ROTC, E-9, 1960 - 1962
AFFILIATIONS
US Junior Chamber of Commere, Chapter officer - State Officer, US Junior Chamber Senate Intenational
JCI Senate #32790, Chamber of Commerce, Member Volunteer
Rotary, Member Volunteer, Exchange Club
Member Volunteer, Civitan, Member Volunteer
Aid Association for Lutherans, Member - District Representative, Thivent Financial
Member - Regional Associate, Utah Republican Party, Voting District Chairman - Volunteer
Idaho Democratic Party, Legislative District 28 Chairman - Volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
none
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Idaho Distruct 28 Senate, 2016
Idaho District 28 Senate, 2018
Idaho District 28 Senate, 2020
Idaho District 28 A Representative, 2022
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Ned Burns (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Steve Berch (2022)
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Abortion is determined by a woman and her doctor
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Neutral
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Neutral
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
none
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Neutral
Any business has the right to refuse service, "no shoes, no shirt, no service. However, my dad was in the Air Force and we lived in Georgia in the 1950's and I went to a all white school and I experienced racism and as a kid from Idaho, it turned my stomach. IF a business puts up a sign to refuse service, that's their business but this is not 1950.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes, Israel is our eyes and ears in the middle east.
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
I toured 28 countries, they all have some sort of Universal Heatlh Care system. Nobody goes broke for getting sick. The United States is the only Industrialized country that allows bankruptcy for getting sick. Over 600,000 families every year. There are 8,000 hospitals.and 2,000 Instuance companies in the United States and they are making Billions of dollars.I knew a family whose son had Hepititis C, that could be cured with a pill that cost $1,000 each for 84 days. Inidal the pill cost is $10
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I had Polio at age 9 before the Salk Vaccine was available. The treatment was 140 degree hotbaths for a year, I quit screaming after a year. I was luckier than President Roosevelt. Before Vaccines, life expectancy was 49, today 79. The Mayo Clinic
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
I have traveled on vacation to 28 countries.around the world. When we visited Australia we learned the Australiana have a graduated minimum wage. At age 16 the minimum wage was $6 graduating to $17 an hour at age 21.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
Any investment is determined by the Investment organization. If the the ESG investments do not make a good investment like all investment, they will be discontinued for lack of people willing to invest. Funds come and funds go.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Agree
The last time there was immigration reform was 1986 with President. Reagan, Immigration reform is a political issue. A group of Senators both Republican and Democrat proposed. Immigration reform and Mike Johson refused to allow a vote. Small businesses in AG like the illegal immigrants. More Illegal drugs come into the United State via the mail. The "Build the Wall" is dumb. They are not taking our jobs. Farmers can't get Americans to work, its too hard.
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Strongly Disagree
I believe in Public Education that I attended and my kids attended. My dad in the Air Force was transferred to Augusta, GA in the 1950's and there were Whites only schools. I experienced Racism. Schools funded by taxes that are private is a back door to the Segregated Schools I attended in Georgia.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Against any law the NRA supports.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No
The jet ti orevebt nass school shootings is to keep the military weapons out of the hands of 18 year olds.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No, I was abused by a Boy Scouts of American Scout Master at 13 years old. My dad had him arrested and sent to Leva north KIS Military prison
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
no
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To help improve our way of life and keep us safe
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?
Moderate
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Disagree
Charles Koch is spending $billions to pass laws via ALEC in all States.I watched the BBC "9 Months that made you". and learned about the hormone change that takes place while a baby is in the womb.
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Disagree
Transgender affirming care is a medication that is on going like insulin. Idaho has 500 transgender public employee that Koch industries via ALEC is pushing to restrict medication to 500 state employees.
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 Disagree
j don't think god said this.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I was baptized a Catholic and a Mormon and converted to Lutheran. I attended Lutheran churches at least 3 times a week as a Thriven Financial for Lutherans representative for 13 years. My Faith is strong. In my World travels, I learned a lot about other Religions. I met Oral Roberts once at the KNBC studios in Burbank, CA, he was doing a fund raiser for his Easter Services broadcast in front of a fake plywood fire place. I met Tammy Bakker at the Rochester, MN airport after she bisited Bakker in the Federal Prison serving for Fraud.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Neutral
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
According to the SPLC, Idaho has 21 Hate groups.The January 6th was a domestic terrorist event I swore in the military to defend the United States against.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Neutral
I never heard of CRT until MAGA extremist appeared
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Disagree
There are not htat many transgenders that want to play sports.I coached my kids in baseball.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
D I looked at NASA Climate Change websigte and they confirm our atmosthere is heating up because of 1 billion cars.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Windmills and solar
