Kevin Bishop

Republican | South Carolina

Candidate Profile

Conservative (Conditional)

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Kevin Bishop


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

Republican Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 3


Incumbent

No


Links

Kevin Bishop websites XLinkedIn

EDUCATION

Clemson University, Clemson, BA, 1993

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Easley Presbyterian Church, Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Communications Director, US Senator Lindsey Graham, 1997-2024

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

None

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

WinRed (2024)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)

Fund for America's Future (2024)

Lindsey Graham (2024)

WinRed (2024)


OTHER INFORMATION

Candidate video interview. WYFF News 4. YouTube. 7 May 2024

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

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.

Agree

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

South Carolina has passed a 6 week abortion law. I support our state law. In Congress, I will support a 15 minimum standard on abortion where we put an upper limit on abortion. It is simply unacceptable to have states like California, Maryland, and Oregon allow abortion up 32-34 weeks to no limits at all.

Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?

I support a 15 week national minimum standard and believe the pro-life community should begin to push this important change in federal law - even if President Trump will not sign it. It will take time but the effort should begin now. All pro-life victories have come about because of continuous, sustained action pushing the ball forward. A 15-week minimum standard should be no different.


ECONOMY

What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?

I favor extension of the Trump Tax Cuts. I oppose any extension of the Inflation Reduction Act.

Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.

Strongly Agree

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

We will not have a mandatory national religion. It does not however mean that religion should be driven from the public square. Far from it. In my area, student-led prayer before a football game or rally around the flag prayer time should be protected. Also, religious symbols such as the Ten Commandments should continue to be allowed in the public square.

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Disagree


HEALTHCARE

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

Some of these are state/local issues - such as vaccinations for school attendance. I do not intend to override state laws. As for federal level issues, the military will have greater latitude on the requirement for vaccinations.

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.

c) I do not support Obamacare. I believe Obamacare dollars should be block granted back to the states. I do however favor the patient protections that were included - no denial of service based on medical conditions, etc.


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.

B) I support freedom and democracy but the United States cannot intervene in every conflict. We must be judicious in the use of our military as they are being overextended. I favor fighting radical Islam, preventing Russian expansion in Europe, and blocking China's expansionist policies. However, not every corner of the globe can become America - and America alone - fight.

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?

Israel will have no better friend in the U.S. House of Representatives than me.

What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?

I have a son at the US Air Force Academy today so the shortcomings in recruitment are troubling. COVID definitely hurt as recruiters were not able to meet with prospective recruits for 2 years. The military is also becoming "woke" and radical agendas - far from fighting and winning wars - are being pushed. The military must stand separate and apart from politics. It's should not be used as a social engineering and experimentation device.


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?

I favor a merit-based immigration system as opposed to the family reunification model in existence today. We need to import high skilled immigrants - best and brightest - from around the world. We want to be like the New York Yankees in taking the best talent from around the world and bring them to the United States - the land of opportunity.


EDUCATION

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

Strongly Agree

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Neutral

I favor returning control and dollars back to the states and localities. Unfortunately, too many Americans -when they hear abolish Dept. of Education - view it as an attack on public education in general. A better political course of action is to remove the power, control, and funds from DOE control but leave the department - at least in name - intact and with much less power.


VALUES

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Agree

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Strongly Agree

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Christian. Saved by the Grace of God.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

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.

Strongly Agree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Disagree

We can take steps which would be beneficial to our economy, like the construction of new nuclear plants, which also help reduce our reliance on products which produce greenhouse gases. Nuclear energy is a carbon-free energy source.

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Natural gas will continue to be big. I remain a big supporter of nuclear power and hope we can make advancement on small modular reactors. Hydrocarbons will also be in the power mix for decades to come.


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?

Very Conservative

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To establish a framework to govern the country with the consent of the governed.

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

no

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

no


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.

Strongly Disagree

I favor legislation in the US House of Representatives which confirms that there are 9 Supreme Court Justices.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Neutral

Depends on the program. Sometimes police department sponsor activities and outlets for at-risk populations so it would require a closer look at whether the funding was worthwhile.


2ND AMENDMENT

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

I do not favor additional restrictions on gun ownership.

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