Mike Bishop in State of Michigan Archives
On Abortion:
100% Pro-life record
Mike Bishop has received multiple
Right to Life endorsements and has a 100% Pro-life record.
Source: 2014 Michigan House campaign website, ElectMikeBishop.com
Nov 4, 2014
On Budget & Economy:
Overregulation & red tape stifle job growth & stall economy
Mike Bishop is a life-long conservative leader with the record to prove it. Mike Bishop has led by supporting: more than $1billion in budget cuts, lower taxes, right-to-work, part-time legislature, reduced pay for public officials, 2nd amendment rights
including co-sponsoring 'shall carry' CPL laws; pro-life legislation including a 100% pro-life record. Mike Bishop received the MIRS most conservative legislator of the year award notwithstanding being Majority Leader.
Strengthening our nation's economy is the top priority for Mike. The Obama administration has used the tax code, overregulation, and red tape to stifle job growth and stall our economy.
Mike Bishop will help develop policies that will promote job growth and jumpstart our economy.
Source: 2014 Michigan House campaign website, ElectMikeBishop.com
Nov 4, 2014
On Government Reform:
Make state legislature part-time, with pay cuts
- Supports a Part-time Legislature
Since 1999, Mike Bishop has led the fight to make Michigan's legislature a part-time legislature. Mike sponsored legislative action several times throughout the years when he was in the
legislature to enact a part-time legislature. Mike believes that the legislature would be best served being a citizen-driven part-time legislature. - Cutting elected officials' salaries
As a legislator, Mike Bishop sponsored legislation to cut public official salaries, including his own as a Senator. - 100% Attendance Record Fighting for Conservative Principles
Mike Bishop never missed a vote in all his years as a state legislator and has a 100% attendance record. He is a principled conservative who has fought for us.
Source: 2014 Michigan House campaign website, ElectMikeBishop.com
Nov 4, 2014
On Gun Control:
Personally a gun owner with a CPL
Supporting our 2nd amendment right to bear arms, Mike Bishop championed right-to-carry legislation, received
A/A+ rating from NRA and is personally a gun owner with a CPL.
Source: 2014 Michigan House campaign website, ElectMikeBishop.com
Nov 4, 2014
On Health Care:
Fought against ObamaCare from the start
Repeal ObamaCare: Mike Bishop has fought against ObamaCare from the start.
Mike Bishop will vigorously fight against ObamaCare.
Source: 2014 Michigan House campaign website, ElectMikeBishop.com
Nov 4, 2014
On Homeland Security:
Number one responsibility is to provide a national defense
The federal government's number one responsibility is to provide a national defense, and we need leaders in Congress that will stand up for those men and woman who put their lives on the line every day to defend our freedom.
Mike has and remains committed to being a voice of our armed forces.
Source: 2014 Michigan House campaign website, ElectMikeBishop.com
Nov 4, 2014
On Immigration:
Opposed to any amnesty
Mike Bishop knows that we must secure our borders.
Mike is opposed to any amnesty and believes that those wishing to enter this nation as citizens must follow our laws. We are a nation of immigrants, but we are also a nation of laws.
Source: 2014 Michigan House campaign website, ElectMikeBishop.com
Nov 4, 2014
On Jobs:
2007: publicly called for right-to-work in Michigan
Right to Work: Mike Bishop was one of the first elected officials in Michigan to publicly call for Right-to-work. In 2007,
Mike Bishop publicly called for Michigan to become a right-to-work state.
Source: 2014 Michigan House campaign website, ElectMikeBishop.com
Nov 4, 2014
On Tax Reform:
Put forth more than $1 billion in cuts in Michigan
Record of Cutting Government Spending and lowering taxes: As a conservative leader had a record of putting forth more than $1 billion in cuts and fought for lower taxes in Michigan.
Mike Bishop received a 100% rating from the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Source: 2014 Michigan House campaign website, ElectMikeBishop.com
Nov 4, 2014
On Abortion:
Pro-life with exception only for life of the mother
Q: Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death?Bishop: Strongly Agree
Q: Should abortion be allowed under extenuating circumstances? If so, what circumstances?
Bishop: I am pro-life with the only exception being that of the life of the mother.
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Michigan Senate race
Sep 30, 2014
On Budget & Economy:
Stop out-of-control spending policies
Q: Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self interest into the fairest and most productive economic system there is, and are the key to national prosperity?Bishop: Strongly Agree.
It's time to stop the out-of-control spending policies in Washington, D.C. and halt government expansion. I believe we first need to curb spending and begin paying down our debt, in order to lead America on a path toward prosperity.
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Michigan Senate race
Sep 30, 2014
On Civil Rights:
Marriage is union of one man & one woman
Q: Marriage is a union of one man and one woman? No government has the authority to alter this definition?
Bishop: Strongly Agree
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Michigan Senate race
Sep 30, 2014
On Education:
Oppose Common Core nationwide standards
Q: The federal government should establish nationwide standards (such as Common Core) for high-school graduation?
Bishop: Strongly Disagree
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Michigan Senate race
Sep 30, 2014
On Energy & Oil:
Don't use government to develop wind and solar energy
Q: Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions when these are not economically feasible?
Bishop: Strongly Disagree
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Michigan Senate race
Sep 30, 2014
On Government Reform:
Limit people driven by thirst for power, pride, and envy
Q: 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?Bishop: Strongly Agree
Q: What in the nature of mankind caused
America's Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers within the Constitution?
Bishop: The nature of mankind drove America's Founders to carefully define, separate and limit powers within the Constitution.
Man can be driven to accomplish great things when motives are pure and outcome is driven by humility and Godly intent. However, man is inherently flawed and, there are people whom are driven by a thirst for power, pride, and envy.
By limiting powers and creating checks and balances, our Founders ensured an environment where no one man or woman could force change alone.
Q: People should be able to vote without photo identification?
Bishop: Strongly Disagree
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Michigan Senate race
Sep 30, 2014
On Gun Control:
Oppose restrictive gun control laws
Q: More restrictive gun control laws are needed now to protect public safety?
Bishop: Strongly Disagree
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Michigan Senate race
Sep 30, 2014
On Health Care:
Replace ObamaCare with patient-centered reforms
Q: Is it the government's responsibility to be sure everyone has health care?Bishop: Strongly Disagree.
Q: Should ObamaCare be repealed by Congress?
Bishop: Strongly Agree. The number one concern on the minds of families and businesses in the
district is the rising cost of healthcare. We need to work on reforms that will make healthcare affordable and accessible, and not by mandating a government-managed marketplace. We need to repeal ObamaCare and replace it with patient-centered reforms.
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Michigan Senate race
Sep 30, 2014
On Homeland Security:
Maintain a numerically superior nuclear arsenal
Q: The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries?
Bishop: Strongly Agree
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Michigan Senate race
Sep 30, 2014
On Immigration:
Protect the border and prevent illegal entry
Q: Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry of persons into the country?
Bishop: Strongly Agree
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Michigan Senate race
Sep 30, 2014
On Principles & Values:
Uphold the principles of faith, family and freedom
Q: Efforts to bring Islamic law (shariah) to America do not pose a threat to our country and its Constitution?Bishop: Strongly Disagree
Q: Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government?
Q: Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values?
Bishop: My spiritual beliefs are driven by my Protestant faith. I am a social conservative who believes and upholds the principles of faith, family and freedom.
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Michigan Senate race
Sep 30, 2014
On Abortion:
Abortions should always be illegal
Bishop indicates support of the following principles concerning abortion.- Abortions should always be illegal.
- Prohibit the dilation and extraction procedure, also known as "partial-birth" abortion.
- Prohibit public funding for abortions and organizations that advocate or perform abortions.
Source: 2000 Michigan National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2000
On Civil Rights:
No affirmative action in colleges nor public employment
Q: On Affirmative Action: Which of the following state agencies should take race and sex into account when making employment decisions? College and university admissions?A: No.
Q: Public employment?
A: No.
Q: State contracting?
A: No.
Source: 2000 Michigan National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2000
On Civil Rights:
No same-sex civil unions, nor marriage
Q: Should Michigan include sexual orientation in its anti-discrimination laws?A: No.
Q: Should Michigan recognize civil unions between same-sex couples?
A: No.
Q: Should Michigan restrict marriage to a relationship only between a man and a woman?
A: Yes.
Q: Should physician-assisted suicide be legally available in Michigan?
A: No.
Source: 2000 Michigan National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2000
On Crime:
Supports death penalty; opposes parole for repeat offenders
Bishop indicates support of the following principles to address crime.- Support contracting with private sector firms to build and/or manage state prisons.
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End parole for repeat violent offenders.
- Implement the death penalty in Michigan.
- Implement penalties other than incarceration for certain non-violent offenders.
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Inform communities when a convicted sex offender moves into the community.
- Support programs to provide prison inmates with vocational and job-related skills and job-placement assistance when released.
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Support programs that provide job training and placement services for at-risk youth.
Source: 2000 Michigan National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2000
On Education:
Supports charter schools; support corporate investment
Bishop indicates support of the following principles regarding education.- Encourage private or corporate investment in public school programs.
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Support charter schools where teachers and professionals receive authorization and funding to establish new schools.
- Support teacher testing and reward teachers with merit pay.
Source: 2000 Michigan National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2000
On Education:
Supports Ten Commandments & voluntary prayer in schools
Bishop indicates support of the following principles regarding education.- Endorse teacher-led voluntary prayer in public schools.
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Support posting the Ten Commandments in public schools.
- Support teacher testing and reward teachers with merit pay.
Source: 2000 Michigan National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2000
On Environment:
Suspend federally-mandated environmental protection
Bishop indicates support of the following principles regarding the environment and energy.- Encourage further development and use of alternative fuels to reduce pollution.
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Support "self-audit" legislation which creates incentives for industries to audit themselves and clean up pollution.
- Require a cost/benefit analysis to determine the economic impact of proposed environmental regulations before they are implemented.
- Support funding for recycling programs in Michigan.
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Suspend participation in un-funded, federally-mandated environmental protection legislation.
Source: 2000 Michigan National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2000
On Government Reform:
Limit campaign contributions; but no state funding
Do you support limiting the following types of political contributions? Individual?A: Yes.
Q: PAC?
A: Yes.
Q: Corporate?
A: Yes.
Q: Political Parties?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you support requiring full and timely disclosure of campaign finance
information?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you support imposing spending limits on state political campaigns?
A: No.
Q: Do you support partial funding from state taxes for state level political campaigns?
A: No.
Q: Do you support voting on-line?
A: Yes.
Source: 2000 Michigan National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2000
On Gun Control:
Ease restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns
Bishop indicates support of the following principles concerning gun issues.- Ease state restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns.
- Hold gun owners, who do not properly store their guns, criminally and civilly
liable for crimes committed by minors using their guns.
- Q: Should Michigan cities and counties be prohibited from suing gun manufacturers and dealers for damages?
A: Yes.
Source: 2000 Michigan National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2000
On Health Care:
Guaranteed medical care is not a government responsibility
Bishop indicates support of the following principles regarding health issues.- Transfer more existing Medicaid recipients into managed care programs.
- Support a patient's right to sue his or her HMO.
- Support a patient's right to appeal to a
board of specialists when services are denied.
- Guaranteed medical care to all citizens is not a responsibility of state government.
- Allow health care providers and health care facilities to refuse services to which they morally object.
Source: 2000 Michigan National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2000
On Tax Reform:
Supports flat tax; opposes internet sales tax
Q: Should Internet sales be taxed?A: No.
Q: Do you support a flat tax structure for state income taxes?
A: Yes.
Q: Would you support returning any operating surplus to Michigan taxpayers?
A: Yes.
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Source: 2000 Michigan National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2000
On Welfare & Poverty:
Require able-bodied welfare recipients to work
Bishop indicates support of the following principles regarding welfare.- Maintain current time limits on welfare benefits.
- Maintain the requirement that able-bodied recipients work in order to receive benefits.
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Provide tax incentives to businesses that hire welfare recipients.
- Increase access to public transportation for welfare recipients who work.
- Limit benefits given to recipients if they have additional children while on welfare.
Source: 2000 Michigan National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2000
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