86%
CONSERVATIVE AVERAGE
7%
LIBERAL AVERAGE
4%
LIBERAL
96%
CONSERVATIVE
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.