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Candidate Profile
Bill Posey

Republican , Florida

Biography

Name
Bill Posey
Party
Republican
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 8
Incumbent
Yes
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Panel Rating*

Very Conservative Information icon *

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

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), 2017-18:  100%
The American Farm Bureau Federation, more commonly referred to as Farm Bureau, is a Lobbying Group and describes itself as the largest general farm organization in the United States. The AFBF is not a governmental organization, as the term bureau implies. The AFBF is headquartered in Washington, D.C. There are 50 state affiliates and one in Puerto Rico.
American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), 2017-18:  100%
Political action committee dedicated to electing pro-family, pro-life conservatives to public office.
Campaign for Working Families PAC, 2019-20:  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, 2015-16:  100%
The Coalition is a political organization, made up of pro-family Americans who care deeply about ensuring that government serves to strengthen and preserve, rather than threaten, our families and our values. To that end, we work continuously to identify, educate and mobilize Christians for effective political action.
Christian Coalition of America (CCA), 2012:  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), 2020:  100%
The Faith and Freedom Coalition is a Grassroots Movement for Time-Honored Values, Stronger Families, and Individual Freedom.

† Cumulative multi-year rating
Faith and Freedom Coalition (FFC), 2017-18:  100%, 100% (cum.)†
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, 2019:  100%
Gun Owners of America (GOA) is a Springfield, Va.-based nonprofit, pro-gun advocacy group. The group was founded in 1976 in response to the introduction of a bill banning handguns in California, while GOA founder, H.L. Richardson, was serving in the California State Legislature. GOA represents the views of gun owners whenever their rights are threatened.
Gun Owners of America (GOA), 2018:  A
NFIB is America’s leading small business association, promoting & protecting the right of our members to own, operate and grow their businesses.
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), 2017-2018:  100%
National Right to Life, the largest nationwide network of pro-life people dedicated entirely to protecting life.
National Right to Life, 2019-20:  100%
NumbersUSA is an anti-immigration organization that seeks to reduce both legal and illegal immigration to the United States. It advocates for immigration reduction through user-generated fax, email, and direct mail campaigns.

† Cumulative multi-year rating
NumbersUSA, 2019:  98%, 100% (cum.)†
The Susan B. Anthony List is a non-profit organization that seeks to reduce and ultimately end abortion in the U.S. by supporting anti-abortion politicians, primarily women, through its SBA List Candidate Fund political action committee.
Susan B. Anthony List (SBA), 2020:  A
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), 2019:  71%, 90% (cum.)†
CAGW works to eliminate waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in government through research and public education activities.
Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW), 2019:  86%
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:  86%
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.

† Cumulative multi-year rating
FreedomWorks, 2019-20:  75%, 85% (cum.)†
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, 2019:  77%, 84% (cum.)†
American Energy Alliance (AEA) is a 501(c)(4) affiliate of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Institute for Energy Research (IER).AEA is based in Washington, D.C. and aims to support the work of its affiliate, IER, by helping energy consumers through grassroots advocacy, education, outreach and encouragement of free market policies in energy production.
American Energy Alliance (AEA), 2019-20:  82%
For over 60 years, The John Birch Society has been the force that protects and restores American liberty and independence. Standing at the forefront of the battle to restore Constitutional freedoms, we can secure a future with less government and more responsibility."The Freedom Index: A Congressional Scorecard Based on the U.S. Constitution" rates congressmen based on their adherence to constitutional principles of limited government, fiscal responsibility, national sovereignty, and a traditional foreign policy of avoiding foreign entanglements. Percentages are cumulative scores based on key votes from 1999 to June 2018.

† Cumulative multi-year rating
Freedom Index, 2019:  82% (cum.)†
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.

† Cumulative multi-year rating
Heritage Action, 2019-20:  92%, 82% (cum.)†
For over 60 years, The John Birch Society has been the force that protects and restores American liberty and independence. Our local grassroots activism is like no other. Standing at the forefront of the battle to restore Constitutional freedoms, we can secure a future with less government and more responsibility.

† Cumulative multi-year rating
John Birch Society (same as Freedom Index), 2018:  82% (cum.)†
The mission of Conservative Review is to provide best-in-class analysis and commentary on conservative political speech, votes, positions, and elections.

† Cumulative multi-year rating
Conservative Review (CR), 2019:  75% (cum.)†
Since their founding in 1969, National Taxpayers Union (NTU) has proudly served as the “Voice of America’s Taxpayers.” Their Number One job is to protect every single American's right to keep more of what they've earned.
National Taxpayers Union, 2019:  B

92%

CONSERVATIVE AVERAGE

Liberal Organizations

The National Iranian American Council is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the interests of the Iranian-American community. We accomplish our mission by supplying the resources, knowledge, and tools to enable greater civic participation by Iranian Americans and informed decision making by lawmakers. As one of the most highly educated minority groups in the United States, Iranian Americans have achieved success on many levels - technological, scientific, academic and economic life.
National Iranian American Council (NIAC), 2018:  100%
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), 2018:  29%
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), 2019-20:  26%
CAIR’s mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.
Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), 2017-18:  25%
The Outdoor Industry Association is a membership-driven trade organization for the outdoor industry. In collaboration with our members, we are a force for the industry in recreation and trade policy, sustainable business innovation and increasing outdoor participation.
Outdoor Industry Association PAC, 2018:  D
The Center for Freethought Equality is a sister organization of the American Humanist Association. The Center for Freethought Equality will fight for issues secular Americans care about like the separation of church and state and protecting civil liberties.Humanism is a progressive philosophy of life that, without theism and other supernatural beliefs, affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of humanity.
Center for Freethought Equality, 2017-18:  17%
"National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Law's mission is to move public opinion sufficiently to achieve the repeal of marijuana prohibition so that the responsible use of cannabis by adults is no longer subject to penalty."
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, 2020:  17%
The National Religious Campaign Against Torture (NRCAT) is a U.S. non-governmental organization committed to engaging people of faith to work together to ensure that the United States does not engage in torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of anyone, without exceptions.
National Religious Campaign Against Torture Action Fund (NRCAT), 2018:  17%
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), 2017:  21%, 12% (cum.)†
The mission of the Alliance for Retired Americans is to ensure social and economic justice and full civil rights for all citizens so that they may enjoy lives of dignity, personal and family fulfillment and security.

† Cumulative multi-year rating
Alliance for Retired Americans, 2019:  20%, 9% (cum.)†
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), 2017:  0%, 7% (cum.)†
LCV works to turn environmental values into national, state and local priorities. LCV, in collaboration with our state LCV partners, advocates for sound environmental laws and policies, holds elected officials accountable for their votes and actions, and elects pro-environment candidates who will champion our priority issues.
League of Conservation Voters FL, 2012:  6%
The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons.
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), 2017-18:  6%
Works to turn environmental values into national, state and local priorities. LCV, in collaboration with our state LCV partners, advocates for sound environmental laws and policies, holds elected officials accountable for their votes and actions, and elects pro-environment candidates who will champion our priority issues.

† Cumulative multi-year rating
League of Conservation Voters (LCV), 2018:  0%, 5% (cum.)†
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), 2017:  0%
Common Cause is a nonpartisan grassroots organization dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy. We work to create open, honest, and accountable government that serves the public interest; promote equal rights, opportunity, and representation for all; and empower all people to make their voices heard in the political process.
Common Cause, 2017-18:  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, 2017-18:  0%
The Teamsters Union is North America's strongest and most diverse labor union. In 1903, the Teamsters started as a merger of the two leading team driver associations. Teamsters stand ready to organize workers who want to bargain collectively. Once a contract is negotiated and signed, the Union works to enforce it — holding management’s feet to the fire and invoking contract grievance procedures if management chooses not to.
International Brotherhood of Teamsters, 2017-18:  0%
NARAL Pro-Choice America is a 501c organization in the United States that engages in political action and advocacy efforts to oppose restrictions on abortion and expand access to abortion. NARAL is often used as a short form of the name. The organization was formerly known as the National Association for the Repeal of Abortion Laws, then the National Abortion Rights Action League, and later the National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League.
NARAL Pro-Choice America (NARAL), 2019:  0%
The National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education. NEA's 3 million members work at every level of education—from pre-school to university graduate programs. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States.
National Education Association (NEA), 2017-18:  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.

† Cumulative multi-year rating
Planned Parenthood, 2019:  0% (cum.)†
Population Connection Action Fund is the political arm of Population Connection, the nation’s largest and oldest grassroots population organization. Our grassroots supporters are deeply invested in supporting family planning programs both domestically and globally—our goal is to turn that passion into real political progress.Overpopulation threatens the quality of life for people everywhere. Population Connection educates young people and advocates progressive action to stabilize world population at a level that can be sustained by Earth’s resources.
Population Connection Action Fund, 2019:  0%
Progressive Punch is a non-partisan searchable database of Congressional voting records, from a Progressive perspective.
Progressive Punch, 2019:  F
The Washington Report on Middle East Affairs focuses on "news and analysis from and about the Middle East and U.S. policy in that region". The New York Times has characterized it as "critical of United States policies in the Middle East".
Washington Report on Middle East Affairs (WRMEA), 2017-18:  0%

13%

LIBERAL AVERAGE

Endorsements*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.

Conservatives

5
Campaign for Working Families, Donald Trump, Huck PAC, *National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF, National Right To Life

Others

1
*Humane Society Legislative Fund

Reported by Candidate

6
Endorsed: President Donald Trump, Endoresed: National Right to Life, 100% Rating: Family Research Council, 100% Rating: Concerned Women for America, 100% Rating: Federation for American Immigrati, 100% Rating: Campaign for Working Families

Selected Contributions

Conservative

GIVEN BY CANDIDATE
1
Rand Paul (2010)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE
4
FreedomWorks (2014), National Federation of Independent Business (2013), National Right to Life Committee (2013), North Carolina Leadership Fund (2020)

Summary

0%

LIBERAL

100%

CONSERVATIVE

Questionnaire

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

Right to Life

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

Strongly Agree   

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

Strongly Agree   

I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.

Strongly Agree   

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

In cases of rape, incest and to save the life of the mother

Economy

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

Strongly Disagree   

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree   

How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?

Social Security is a contract between seniors and the federal government. The promises that were made must be kept. I have always voted to ensure that no changes are made to those at or near retirement. For younger Americans, we should allow them other savings options, while also fulfilling commitments to those on Social Security.

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

We must pass the Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment. Pro-growth economic policies will bring in additional tax revenue but spending must also be cut. I have voted against every budget busting budget deal that Congress has come up with. K-12 education is a state responsibility and we should let the states fund it. Reduce the number of federal employees will also curb over-regulation. Restoring the amendment process in Congress will allow cost cutting amendments to come for a vote

Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?

Simply paying off or forgiving student loans fails to address the core issue: Universities that have no regard for what they charge students. When the federal government has made it easier for students to borrow more money it has simply led them deeper into debt. Colleges need to get back to basics, end the gold plated facilities and amenities that are simply added onto the student’s charges. Loan forgiveness must be tied to employment, payment of taxes and loan obligations.

Religious Liberty

Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.

Strongly Agree   

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Agree   

I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.

Yes   

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

Separation of Church and State is not a law, it’s a policy that has too often been applied and misapplied. I believe everyone of faith should be allowed to freely exercise that right without the infringement of the state or federal government. Today, some states and the federal government to some degree is actively engaging in policies that seek to silence the voice of faith and those with deeply held conservative convictions. Some states (Calif, New York) are working to force doctors and nurses to violate their pro-life convictions in order to keep their jobs. Traditional family adoption agencies are being denied a license in some states to offer adoption services. I am working to protect their rights.

Healthcare

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.

Strongly Disagree   

I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.

Strongly Disagree   

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

The best way to lower the cost of health care is choice and transparency, not mandates. I voted against Obamacare and it must be repealed. We must allow the sale of health insurance across state lines, expand Health Savings Accounts, allow Associations to form groups to bulk purchase insurance for their members, enable people to take insurance from job to job, fix tax laws to treat Medical Sharing Ministries fairly, and allow all Americans to deduct the cost of their medical premiums and expenses. I support community health centers which provide affordable care in 1,400 clinics across the nation. And, we can do this while ensuring that those with pre-existing conditions are not denied care and that insurance companies are not allowed drop people when they get sick.

National Security

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Strongly Agree   

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?

I have worked closely with the two most significant organizations combating radical Islam, Act for America and the Center for Security Policy. I voted to support President Trump’s executive order to suspend the refugee program for those coming from countries known to be hotbeds of terrorism-Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Somalia and Yemen. In July 2016, I was an original cosponsor of H.R. 5816, suspending President Obama’s resettlement program. This bill became the basis for Trumps’ executive order. We should ban the funneling of money to U.S. college campuses from Saudi and similar sovereign wealth funds that promote the radicalization of Muslims on U.S. college campuses and we should ban foreign college students and Muslim clerics who have extremist views.

Immigration

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   

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree   

State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.

Strongly Agree   

Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.

Strongly Agree   

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

When it comes to Immigration reform, I am one of only two Members of the Florida delegation that has an A+ rating from NumbersUSA - the leading organization challenging our out-of-control immigration system. I oppose granting amnesty to illegal immigrants. I have introduced legislation to terminate the Visa Lottery program that gives out over 50,000 visas a year in a world-wide lottery. Each of these new immigrants is then able to sponsor additional immigrants to come into the US. That is why I have also cosponsor the Nuclear Family Act which allow new immigrants to the US to only sponsor a spouse or minor children. We need to give these new immigrants time to assimilate into the US, and not overwhelm our system. We are a welcoming nation and we will continue to be, but today it is out of control.

Education

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree   

Values

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree   

I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Disagree   

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Christian and have been married to my high school sweetheart, Katie for fifty years. We have both taken on leadership roles in our church over the years. My faith helps guide my strong sense of right and wrong especially when it comes to public service in terms of how you treat others and belief in accountability in public life and private life. Before my kids headed to college, a number of people in the community asked me to consider running for the Florida legislature or U.S. Congress. I told them no, I would not do that for several reasons. First, I love my kids and wanted to be there for them, for the games, their school events, at home and at church on Sundays. My wife Katie and I do most things together - we always have - and I would never be in Tallahassee or Washington DC without my wife Katie by my side. In Congress I have set up tours of the Capitol for new Members with famed historian David Barton of Wall Builders.

Qualifications

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?

Very Conservative   

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

The values in my personal life are lived out in my public life. Pro-Family: I am a leading advocate for life in the Congress and have a 100% pro-life voting record, but beyond voting I am actively engaged in sponsoring pro-life legislation, urging federal agencies to advance life and protecting medical professionals who have pro-life convictions. I have earned the True Blue award from FRC for my Congressional work in support of pro-family legislation. Foreign Affairs: I’m a strong supporter of our alliances with Israel - the only democracy in the Middle East - and am actively opposing the anti-Israel Boycott (BDS) movement. I opposed Obama’s policies to put U.S. troops in harms way by intervening in Libya, Yemen and Syria. Economic: I am a member of the House Freedom Caucus which is the core of conservative economic policy - less regulation, lower taxes, and fewer mandates on individuals and employers. CAGW and FreedomWorks gave me high ratings for votes on economic freedom.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

No and No.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

Accountability and transparency in Congress are two things that drive everything I do. Two major changes in the Congress are in place because of my efforts. One of my first initiatives was legislation giving the public and Members of Congress at least 72 hours to read legislation before it is voted on. This is now a law. No more, “You’ve got to pass it to find out what is in it.” I also introduced legislation to make legislation easier for the public and members to read through “comparative print.” No more last minute adding a comma, or change a “do not” to a “do” without the public noticing. This is now law and is being implemented. I’ve got some additional “drain the swamp” initiatives that I’m fighting for: ending the revolving door between lobbying and Congress for Members and staff; disclosure of foreign investments by relatives of Members of Congress; and banning former Members of Congress from lobbying for foreign governments among other initiatives.

Criminal Justice

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Strongly Agree   

2nd Amendment

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

I am a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and have always been endorsed by the National Rifle Association. I have consistently voted against gun control legislation in the U.S. Congress and when I served in the State legislature. There are over 20,000 gun laws in place across all levels of government. The problem is not with the Second Amendment, but the problem is that there has been a refusal to enforce the laws on the books. Criminals don’t follow gun laws and they never will.

Other Important Issues

I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.

Strongly Disagree   

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Strongly Disagree   

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree   

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree   

In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?

I have passed over 20 of my legislative initiatives into law to supporting our nations space program and commercial space efforts, restore our national estuaries, streamline tax filing for senior citizens, protect victims of terrorism, scrutinize foreign investment in our critical infrastructure and honor our veterans to name a few. I have also passed reforms to make Congress more transparent and accountable and I will continue to propose common sense solutions to our nation’s problems.

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

I do not believe Americans are inherently a racist people. Racism exists in various forms all over the world but we have made real strides in the United States to overcome it.

Background

Education
  • Eastern Florida State College, Cocoa, AA, 1969
Work & Military
  • (Candidate did not provide)
Affiliations
  • United Methodist Men, President
  • Kiwanis Club, President & Legion of Honor
  • United Methodist Church, Trustee
  • Keep Brevard Beautiful, Member
Offices
  • Florida House of Representatives, Held 1992-2000
  • Florida Senate, Held 2000-2008
 
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