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Candidate Profile
Andy Harris

Republican , Maryland

Biography

Name
Andy Harris
Party
Republican
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 1
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%
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%
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:  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%
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:  A
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
The National Tax Limitation Committee (NTLC) was organized in 1975 to seek constitutional and legislative limits on taxes, spending and deficits at the federal, state and local levels of government, in keeping with the principles, policies and objectives of Ronald Reagan.
National Tax-Limitation Committee (NTLC), 2017-18:  98%
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:  100%, 95% (cum.)†
CAGW works to eliminate waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in government through research and public education activities.
Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW), 2019:  94%
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:  92%
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:  93%, 92% (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:  94%, 90% (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:  98%, 88% (cum.)†
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:  95%, 88% (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:  86% (cum.)†
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:  77% (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:  76% (cum.)†

95%

CONSERVATIVE AVERAGE

Liberal Organizations

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%
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
Foreign Policy for America is a nonpartisan advocacy organization based in Washington, DC. They are mobilizing a diverse national network of Americans who are committed to defending diplomacy and standing up for principled American engagement in the world. Foreign Policy for America works with local organizations to hold discussion events featuring local leaders and foreign policy specialists.
Foreign Policy for America, 2019:  23%
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:  21%
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%
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:  0%, 13% (cum.)†
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:  5%, 6% (cum.)†
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%
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:  5%
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:  3%, 3% (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%, 2% (cum.)†
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%
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:  0%
"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:  0%
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:  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%

7%

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, Citizens United Political Victory Fund, *Family Research Council Action PAC, National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF, National Right To Life

Selected Contributions

Conservative

GIVEN BY CANDIDATE
119
Adam Hasner (2013), Alex Mooney (2017), Andrew 'Andy' Tobin (2014), Barbara Comstock (2017), Barry Loudermilk (2014), Bobby Schilling (2014) and
Adam Hasner (2013)
Alex Mooney (2017)
Andrew 'Andy' Tobin (2014)
Barbara Comstock (2017)
Barry Loudermilk (2014)
Bobby Schilling (2014)
Brian Babin (2014)
Brian Bilbray (2013)
Brian Nestande (2014)
Bruce Poliquin (2018)
Bruce Westerman (2014)
Carlos Curbelo (2014)
Charles Djou (2014)
Chesapeake PAC (2018)
Chip Roy (2020)
Chris Collins (2013)
Chris Gibson (2013)
Chris Smith (NJ) (2006)
Chuck Fleischmann (2014)
Claudia Tenney (2020)
Club for Growth (2010)
Concerned Women for America (2010)
Cory Gardner (2014)
Dana Rohrabacher (2018)
Daniel Donovan (2018)
Daniel Lungren (2013)
Darlene Senger (2014)
David Alan "Dave" Brat (2018)
David Jolly (2014)
David Joyce (2014)
David Rouzer (2013)
David Valadao (2017)
Erik Paulsen (2018)
Evan H. Jenkins (2014)
Frank Guinta (2015)
French Hill (2014)
Garland Andy Barr (2018)
Gary Miller (2013)
Gary Palmer (2014)
George Holding (2018)
Glenn Grothman (2014)
House Conservatives Fund (2014)
House Liberty Fund (2014)
Jack Kingston (2014)
Jackie Walorski (2015)
Jaime Herrera Beutler (2014)
James Lankford (2014)
Jeff Denham (2014)
Jeff Gorell (2014)
Joe Heck (2013)
John Carter (2018)
John Culberson (2018)
John Katko (2014)
John Moolenaar (2014)
Jonathan Paton (2013)
Judy Biggert (2013)
Julio Gonzalez (2018)
Justin Amash (2014)
Karen Handel (2017)
Keith Rothfus (2018)
Kevin Cramer (2013)
Kevin Raye (2013)
Kevin Yoder (2018)
Lee Zeldin (2014)
Lloyd Smucker (2017)
Mark Eugene Amodei (2013)
Marlin Stutzman (2015)
Martha E. McSally (2015)
Martha Roby (2018)
Mia Love (2013)
Michael D. "Mike" Bishop (2015)
Mike Bost (2018)
Mike Coffman (2018)
Mimi Walters (2018)
Mullin Markwayne (2013)
Nan Hayworth (2014)
Nancy Jacobs (2013)
National Republican Congressional Committee (2018)
National Republican Senatorial Committee (2006)
National Right to Life Committee (2014)
Nick Freitas (2020)
North Carolina Leadership Fund (2020)
Paul Broun (2020)
Pete Sessions (2018)
Pete Stauber (2018)
Peter Roskam (2018)
Randy Hultgren (2018)
Randy Weber (2013)
Raymond "Chip" Cravaack (2013)
Reid Ribble (2013)
Richard Hudson (2013)
Rick Crawford (2013)
Rick Saccone (2018)
Rick Snuffer (2013)
Rick W. Allen (2014)
Rodney Blum (2018)
Rodney Davis (2014)
Ron Desantis (2015)
Roscoe Bartlett (2013)
Ross Spano (2018)
Roy Moore (2017)
Ryan Zinke (2014)
Scott Perry (2020)
Scott W. Taylor (2020)
Scott Walker (2012)
State Republican Party Organizations (2020)
Steve Watkins (2018)
Ted Budd (2018)
Tim Walberg (2014)
Todd Akin (2013)
Todd Rokita (2017)
Tom MacArthur (2014)
Tom Reed (2014)
Tom Tiffany (2020)
Tony Strickland (2013)
Torrey Westrom (2014)
W. Steve Southerland (2014)
William L. "Bill" Johnson (2013)
WinRed (2020)
113 more
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE
117
American Conservative Union (2008), American Principles (2014), American Success PAC (2010), Americans for Tax Reform (2010), America's First PAC (2018), Bill Shuster (2013) and
American Conservative Union (2008)
American Principles (2014)
American Success PAC (2010)
Americans for Tax Reform (2010)
America's First PAC (2018)
Bill Shuster (2013)
Building Renewal in America Now (2018)
Campaign for Working Families (2018)
Charles B. & Ann L. Johnson (2008)
Citizens Against Government Waste (2018)
Citizens United (2019)
Club for Growth (2010)
CMR PAC (2010)
Committee for the Preservation of Capitalism (2010)
Concerned Women for America (2010)
Conservative and Republican Together Equals Results PAC (2008)
Conservative Opportunities For A New America (2008)
Conservative Victory Fund (2018)
Continuing a Majority Party (2010)
Defending America's Values Everywhere (2018)
Donald Trump (2018)
Eagle Forum (2015)
Every Republican is Crucial (2014)
Eye of the Tiger PAC (2010)
Family PAC (2008)
Family Research Council (2013)
First Principles Fund (2016)
For America's Republican Majority (2014)
Frank Lucas (2010)
Freedom and Security PAC (2010)
Freedom PAC (2010)
FreedomWorks (2010)
Good Fund (2010)
GOP Generation Y Fund (2008)
GOPAC (2008)
Great America Committee (2017)
Growth & Prosperity PAC (2010)
Gun Owners of America (2016)
Help America's Leaders PAC (2010)
House Conservatives Fund (2018)
HSP Direct (2010)
Independent Womens Voice (2010)
Invest in a Strong & Secure America PAC (2010)
IRL PAC (FL) (2016)
Jeb Hensarling (2008)
Jim Jordan (2020)
Jobs Economy and Budget Fund (2010)
Jodey Arrington (2020)
John Boehner (2010)
John Kline (2010)
John Zerwas (2018)
Karen Wright (2019)
Kathy Szeliga (2008)
Leadership Institute (2010)
Liberty Fund (2019)
Liberty Project PAC (2010)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2008)
Lone Star Leadership PAC (2014)
Louisiana Values PAC (2010)
Lynn Westmoreland (2010)
Mac Thornberry (2010)
Majority Committee PAC (2020)
Majority Initiative to Keep Electing Republicans (2010)
Making a Responsible Stand for Households in America (2010)
Making America Prosperous PAC (2018)
Many Individual Conservatives Helping Elect Leaders Everywhere (2010)
Michael J. Bates (2008)
Michele Bachmann (2010)
Mike Conaway (2010)
Mike Turner (OH) (2010)
National Federation of Independent Business (2018)
National Pro-Life Alliance (2018)
National Republican Congressional Committee (2010)
National Rifle Association (2020)
National Right to Life Committee (2013)
National Right to Work Committee (2014)
National Taxpayers Union (2010)
New PAC (2010)
New Pioneers PAC (2010)
North Carolina Leadership Fund (2020)
Paul Ryan (2017)
People for Enterprise Trade and Economic Growth (2010)
Pete Olson (2010)
Phil Gingrey (2010)
Pioneer Political Action Committee (2010)
Prosperity PAC (2018)
Ranger PAC (2010)
Reinventing a New Direction (2017)
Re-Light America PAC (2018)
Rely on Your Beliefs Fund (2008)
Republican Jewish Coalition (2010)
Republican National Coalition for Life (2008)
Republican National Committee (2008)
Republican Women's Organizations (2008)
Robert & Diana Mercer (2008)
Ronald & Nina Cameron (2018)
Roskam PAC (2010)
Rough Rider PAC (2020)
Scott Wagner (2014)
Stand Tall America PAC (2008)
State Republican Party Organizations (2008)
Stephen A. & Christine Schwarzman (2014)
Steve Scalise (2020)
Steven Dickerson (2010)
Supporting Electing American Leaders (2018)
Texas Freedom Fund (2010)
The Freedom Project (2010)
Thoroughbred PAC (2018)
Timothy E. Scott (2010)
Timothy Hugo (2010)
Tom Oliverson (2014)
Tom Price (2008)
Voice for Freedom PAC (2010)
Vote to Elect Republicans Now PAC (2010)
William "Bill" Cassidy (2010)
Win Back America PAC (2010)
WinRed (2020)
111 more

Liberal

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE
5
Airline Pilots Association (2014), American Maritime Officers (2020), Communication Workers of America (2015), Jeffrey A. Legum (2019), National Air Traffic Controllers Association (2020)

Summary

3%

LIBERAL

97%

CONSERVATIVE

 

Other Information

Red Maryland Candidate Survey

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?

Life of the mother is at serious risk

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?

We have to raise the age of eligiblity for full retirement, and consider part of the payroll tax getting paid into Social Security in that person's name, so that noone else can get that benefit, and it can't be spent on other things by the federal government.

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

Welfare payments to able-bodied people who choose not to work Foreign aid to unfriendly countries Reform defense procurement

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

Students who received the loans should be responsible for paying off their loans, not the taxpayer.

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?

there can be no official state religion

Healthcare

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

Neutral   

I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.

Strongly Disagree   

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

Make truly affordable plans available, create high risk pools for those with pre-existing condtions, and make all prices in the health care field transparent and readily available

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?

Everything that it can

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?

our immigration system should be based on merit as well as preference for the immediate family of citizens.

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 believe in Biblical principles.

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.

My voting record and numerous awards from conservative organizations

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

no

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

Our country has to return to its roots of Judeo-Christian values, and resist socialism and secular humanism.

Criminal Justice

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

Agree   

2nd Amendment

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

gun control laws should be enforced and not expanded

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?

Religious freedom (conscience protection) Act Balanced budget amendment School choice

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

There are many more serious threats, such as radical Islamic terrorism. Racism is wrong, and thankfully decreasing in prevalence.

Background

Education
  • Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, B.S., 1977
  • Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, M.D., 1980
  • Johns Hopkins University conferred degree, Baltimore, MHS, 1995
Work & Military
  • Navy Reserve Medical Corps, Commander, 1988-2005
Affiliations
  • St. Joseph Hospital, Board of Directors
  • Pregnancy Center North, Contributor
  • Choices Pregnancy Center, Contributor
  • Center for Pregnancy COncerns, Contributor
Offices
  • State Senator (Maryland), Held 1999-2011
  • Congressman, Held 2011-current
 
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