Dan Cox

Republican | Maryland

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Dan Cox


Party

Republican


Election Year

2016


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 8


Incumbent

No


Links

Dan Cox websites FacebookX

EDUCATION

Regent University School of Law, Virginia Beach, VA, Juris Doctor, 2006

University of Maryland, University College, Adelphi, MD, Bachelor's in Science, 2002

Mount St. Mary's University, Emmitsburg, MD

WORK & MILITARY

Attorney, owner, sole practitioner, 2006-present

Realtor, sales leader my first three months, 2005-07

Assistant to Pastor, Assist., 1995-2005

Registrar of private school, Registrar, 1995-2005

AFFILIATIONS

USAF Aux. Civil Air Patrol, Captain, 2011-2013

New Hope Presbyterian Church, associating as members

Patriot Voices Grassroots, Maryland co-volunteer leader

Ted Cruz for President, volunteer

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Town Council & President, 2007-09

Chairman, Republican Central Committee of Dorchest, 2006-2010

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Clerk of Court, 2006

QUESTIONNAIRE

OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).

Strongly Agree

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Strongly Agree

I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.

Strongly Agree

The U.S. military should wait for militant Islamic groups to directly threaten our national security on our shores, rather than eradicate them now wherever they may be worldwide.

Strongly Disagree

The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.

Strongly Agree

I support legislation such as the First Amendment Defense Act (FADA) that would prohibit discrimination against individuals, organizations and small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.

Strongly Agree

The federal government should establish Common Core as a nationwide academic standard for high school graduation.

Strongly Disagree

I oppose the resettlement of Syrian refugees into the U.S. without proper vetting.

Strongly Agree

Current regulations on domestic oil exploration and drilling are more restrictive than are necessary.

Strongly Agree

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.

Strongly Disagree

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

More restrictive gun control laws are needed to protect public safety.

Strongly Disagree

The founders established pure democracy in the Constitution because they believed that it is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.

Strongly Disagree

Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self-interest into the most productive economic system there is.

Strongly Agree

Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions until they are economically feasible.

Strongly Disagree

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States.

Strongly Agree

Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with public funds.

Strongly Agree

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.

Strongly Agree

Planned Parenthood should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.

Strongly Agree

Marijuana should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol.

Strongly Disagree

Islamic law (Sharia) does not pose a threat to the United States and its Constitution.

Strongly Disagree

Based on the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, please arrange the following entities, starting with the highest source of authority, and continue the list in descending order of authority, skipping any that do not apply: Academia, Congress, Constitution, God, Industry, Media, Professional Sports, Supreme Court, Voters.

God, Voters, Constitution, Congress, Supreme Court, Media, Industry, Academia, Professional Sports

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Never, so in the case of preventing the death of the mother other lifesaving measures should be sought, including potential for transplant of the embryo (ectopic pregnancies) so the intent is always to save life, and not to kill it, even if the transplant is unsuccessful.

What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?

"If men were angels" there would be no need for checks and balances. However, mankind is inherently fallen and can abuse power. "Absolute power corrupts absolutely."

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Christian, catholic and universal church believer of Presbyterian evangelical values.

Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which of these best describes you?

Very Conservative

Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.

As Town Council member and president, I drafted and sought to pass legislation to eliminate sanctuary city loopholes in our hometown of Secretary, MD. Also, I have fought as an attorney for life, liberty and property in court for over 10 years.

E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.

dan@coxforcongress.org 301-788-5276

Additional comment from candidate:

I would wholeheartedly appreciate Heritage and/or AFA endorsing my campaign for Congress as I am the only conservative, prolife, profamily candidate in this race, at least who is willing to speak out for the unborn and the family. No one else has been willing to say anything in defense of the unborn, while at least one Republican opponent actively says she supports Planned Parenthood in the recent baby selling scandal. Also, I am the sole Republican who has pledged to never raise taxes.

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