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Candidate Profile
Lamar Smith

Republican , Texas

Biography

Name
Lamar Smith
Party
Republican
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist.21
Incumbent
Yes
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Panel Rating

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Scorecards

Conservative Organizations

The mission of the American Family Association is to inform, equip, and activate individuals to strengthen the moral foundations of American culture, and give aid to the church here and abroad in its task of fulfilling the Great Commission.
American Family Association (AFA), 2013:  100%
Concerned Women for America (CWA) is the nation's largest public policy women's organization with a rich 40-year history of helping our members across the country bring Biblical principles into all levels of public policy. There's a cultural battle raging across this country and CWA is on the frontline protecting those values through prayer and action. We focus on seven core issues: sanctity of life, education, defense of family, religious liberty, national sovereignty, sexual exploitation and support for Israel.
Concerned Women for America (CWA), 2013-14:  100%
Since 1983, Family Research Council (FRC) has advanced faith, family and freedom in public policy and public opinion. FRC's team of seasoned experts promotes these core values through policy research, public education on Capitol Hill and in the media, and grassroots mobilization.
FRC Action, 2016:  100%
National Right to Life, the largest nationwide network of pro-life people dedicated entirely to protecting life.
National Right to Life, 2015-16:  100%
The Center for Security Policy is a non-profit, non-partisan national security organization that specializes in identifying policies, actions, and resource needs that are vital to American security and then ensures that such issues are the subject of both focused, principled examination and effective action by recognized policy experts, appropriate officials, opinion leaders, and the general public.
Center for Security Policy, 2013-14:  93%
Founded in 1964, ACU represents the views of Americans who are concerned with economic growth through lower taxes and reduced government spending and the issues of liberty, personal responsibility, traditional values and national security.

† Cumulative multi-year rating
American Conservative Union (ACU), 2014:  84%, 91%†
Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is committed to educating citizens about economic policy and mobilizing those citizens as advocates in the public policy process. AFP is an organization of grassroots leaders who engage citizens in the name of limited government and free markets on the local, state, and federal levels. The grassroots activists of AFP advocate for public policies that champion the principles of entrepreneurship and fiscal and regulatory restraint.

† Cumulative multi-year rating
Americans for Prosperity (AFP), 2015-16:  100%, 83%†
FreedomWorks recruits, educates, trains and mobilizes millions of volunteer activists to fight for less government, lower taxes, and more freedom. FreedomWorks believes individual liberty and the freedom to compete increases consumer choices and provides individuals with the greatest control over what they own and earn.
FreedomWorks, 2015:  80%
The Heritage Action Scorecard measures votes, co-sponsorships, and other legislative activity to show how conservative Members of Congress are. Heritage Action identifies upcoming legislative fights and the Heritage Foundation outlines the conservative policy positions. Key votes encompass the full spectrum of conservatism, policies large and small.
Heritage Action, 2015-16:  79%
Club for Growth is a national network of thousands of pro-growth Americans, from all walks of life, who believe that prosperity and opportunity come through economic freedom. We work to promote public policies that encourage a high growth economy and a swift return to America's founding principles primarily through legislative involvement, issue advocacy, research, training and educational activity.

† Cumulative multi-year rating
Club for Growth, 2014:  74%, 73%†
Eagle Forum's Mission is to enable conservative and pro-family men and women to participate in the process of self-government and public policy making so that America will continue to be a land of individual liberty, respect for family integrity, public and private virtue, and private enterprise.
Eagle Forum, 2015-16:  73%
The mission of Conservative Review is to provide best-in-class analysis and commentary on conservative political speech, votes, positions, and elections.
Conservative Review (CR), 2015:  60%

86%

CONSERVATIVE AVERAGE

Liberal Organizations

The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) is a voluntary federation of 55 national and international labor unions. The AFL-CIO was created in 1955 by the merger of the AFL and the CIO.

† Cumulative multi-year rating
American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), 2014:  0%, 10%†
AFSCME is the nation’s largest and fastest growing public services employees union with more than 1.6 million active and retired members. AFSCME’s members provide the vital services that make America happen. We are nurses, corrections officers, child care providers, EMTs, sanitation workers and more. With members in hundreds of different occupations, AFSCME advocates for fairness in the workplace, excellence in public services and prosperity and opportunity for all working families.

† Cumulative multi-year rating
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), 2013:  0%, 9%†
The ACLU is our nation's guardian of liberty, working daily in courts, legislatures and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution and laws of the United States guarantee everyone in this country.
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), 2015-16:  0%
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the largest federal employee union representing 600,000 federal and D.C. government workers nationwide and overseas. Workers in virtually all functions of government at every federal agency depend upon AFGE for legal representation, legislative advocacy, technical expertise and informational services.
American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), 2014:  0%
Americans for Democratic Action has and will continue to be a forthright liberal voice of this nation. We work to advocate progressive stances on civil rights and liberties, social and economic justice, sensible foreign policy, and sustainable environmental policy. The ADA will advance our agenda by maintaining an active and visible presence nationwide, raising the level of debate on the side of the progressive movement and taking action on the national level. By working together with other like-minded organizations when we can and alone when we have to, we will never shy away from issues or opposition.
Americans for Democratic Action (ADA), 2014:  0%
The Human Rights Campaign is America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against LGBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.
Human Rights Campaign, 2013-14:  0%
We are a trusted health care provider, an informed educator, a passionate advocate, and a global partner helping similar organizations around the world. Planned Parenthood delivers vital reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of women, men, and young people worldwide.
Planned Parenthood, 2015:  0%

7%

LIBERAL AVERAGE

Endorsements

Conservatives

1
Americans for Legal Immigration

Reported by Candidate

2
National Right to Life, National Rifle Association

Selected Contributions

Conservative

GIVEN BY CANDIDATE
91
Alan Nunnelee, Alex Mooney, Barbara Comstock, Ben Quayle, Bobby Schilling, Boehner for Speaker and
Alan Nunnelee
Alex Mooney
Barbara Comstock
Ben Quayle
Bobby Schilling
Boehner for Speaker
Brian Bilbray
Chris Stewart
Cindy Burkett
Conservative Principles PAC
Cory Gardner
Cynthia Lummis
Daniel Lungren
Dave Reichert
David Dewhurst
David McSweeney
David Rivera
Dennis ross
Doug Lamborn
Doug Miller
Erik Paulsen
Foxx PAC
Francisco "Quico" Canseco
Frank Guinta
Gary Miller
Good Fund
Greg Abbott
Heather Wilson
Invest in a Strong & Secure America PAC
Jackie Walorski
Jason T. Smith
Jeb Hensarling
Jim Gerlach
Jim Landtroop
Jim Murphy
Jim Oberweis
Joe Negron
Joe Straus
Joe Walsh
John Boehner
John Culberson
John Garza
John Mica
Judy Biggert
Kerry Bentivolio
Larry Bucshon
Lee Terry
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations
Longhorn PAC
Lou Barletta
Lyle Larson
Lynn Jenkins
Marva Beck
Mary Bono Mack
Mead Treadwell
Michael McCaul
Michele Bachmann
Mike Coffman
Morgan Griffith
National Republican Congressional Committee
New Pioneers PAC
Pat Meehan
Paul Workman
Pete Olson
Peter Roskam
Ralph Hall
Randy Weber
Republican National Committee
Republican Women's Organizations
Richard Hudson
Rick Berg
Rick Crawford
Rodney Blum
Romney Victory Inc.
Roscoe Bartlett
Sandy Adams
Scott Rigell
Sean Duffy
State Republican Party Organizations
Steve Chabot
Steve King
Steve Knight
Susan Narvaiz
Ted Poe
Tim Griffin
Tim Walberg
Tom Marino
Tommy Merritt
Van Taylor
Walter Jones
William "Bill" Cassidy
85 more
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE
37
Associated Builders and Contractors, Conservative Victory Fund, David Schweikert, Defending America's Values Everywhere, Elisa Chan, Every Republican is Crucial and
Associated Builders and Contractors
Conservative Victory Fund
David Schweikert
Defending America's Values Everywhere
Elisa Chan
Every Republican is Crucial
Eye of the Tiger PAC
Francisco "Quico" Canseco
Good Fund
Growth and Prosperity PAC
Jeffrey E. Wentworth
Jobs Economy and Budget Fund
Joe Straus
Kevin McCarthy
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations
Majority Committee PAC
Making America Prosperous PAC
Michael McCaul
Mike Conaway
National Federation of Independent Business
National Republican Congressional Committee
National Rifle Association
National Right to Life Committee
National Right to Work Committee
New Pioneers PAC
Paul Gosar
Phil Gramm
Prosperity PAC
Rely on Your Beliefs Fund
Road to Victory PAC
Stand Tall America PAC
Supporting Conservatives of Today and Tomorrow
Susan Narvaiz
Texas Alliance for Life
Texas Republicans United PAC
Trust PAC
Voice for Freedom PAC
31 more

Liberal

GIVEN BY CANDIDATE
2
Delwin Jones, Richard Hanna
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE
3
Airline Pilots Association, Americans for the Arts, Battleground Texas

Summary

4%

LIBERAL

96%

CONSERVATIVE

Questionnaire

Please note: Responses are entered electronically by the candidate and are listed verbatim.

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 Agree

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.

#1- God #2-Voters #3- Constitution #4- Congress #5- Supreme Court

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Abortion should be allowed in circumstances of incest or when the life of the mother is in danger.

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

As the father of the Constitution James Madison said, "If men were angels, no government would be necessary." Scripture speaks of the greed that is inherent in man's nature. The Founders recognized this and followed scriptures teachings in defining, separating, and limiting powers in the Constitution.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I believe in God and accept Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. I make it a point to always start my day by reading a passage from the Bible, which informs my political judgement.

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.

I'm proud to maintain a 91% lifetime conservative rating with the American Conservative Union (ACU), a 100% lifetime pro-lfe rating, and an A+ lifetime Second Amendment rating. I've consistently co-sponsored Balance Budget Amendment legislation in each Congress, am the founder of the Congressional Border Security and Media Bias Caucuses, and have voted to repeal or replace Obamacare more than 50 times, I was also the first Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman in 21 years to issue a subpoena directed towards the Environmental Protection Agency. I'm also proud to maintain a "0" rating from the liberal Americans for Democratic Action (ADA) group.

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

info@texansforlamarsmith.com

Additional comment from candidate:

I'm honored to represent the constituents of Congressional District 21. I will continue to push back against the Obama Administration's liberal agenda by voting to secure our borders, defend traditional marriage, protect the unborn and continue my proven conservative record.

Background

Education
  • Yale University, New Haven, B.A.
  • Southern Methodist University, Dallas, J.D.
Work & Military
  • (Candidate did not provide)
Affiliations
  • (Candidate did not provide)
Offices
  • U.S. Representative, Held 29
  • County Commissioner- Bexar County, Held 4
 
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