
Bob Willis
Democrat | Oklahoma
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
None
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Pro-Choice, a woman's decision. No late term abortions
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.
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Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
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I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
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RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Churches are not immune to current laws
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
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NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Only as a international ally
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.
B/C Yes to Medicaid and Medicare. Healthcare insurance should be partially funded by government for low income individuals and families.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Depends on the disease and the vaccination.
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 support a minimum wage
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
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IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Neutral
Immigration is a bigger issue than securing the border.
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.
Disagree
Public money for public education only.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Neutral
Depends on how the funds will be spent by police departments.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Mandatory background checks and waiting periods, limit magazine capacity, abolish bump stocks. Public safety rights vs second amendment rights require discussion and balance.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No
There are other ways to improve school security.
ABOUT YOU
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
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To serve the people
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.
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Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
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Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Believe in God
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Agree
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No to domestic security but racism is a social issue.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
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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.
Agree
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.
Environmental laws should be balanced therefore the choices above do not apply.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Electric energy for the future is a complex issue to determine a "most reliable energy source."
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