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Kevin Cramer on Principles & Values

 

 


FAQ resource on judicial rulings from 2020 election

North Dakotans have frequently asked questions about judicial rulings made in response to the 2020 presidential election. To assist their research, we have created a webpage with some of the most regularly referenced cases:
Source: Senate press release on 2024 North Dakota Senate race , Jul 19, 2023

Christ is the exclusive source of forgiveness and salvation

Q: Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

A: I am a sinner grateful for a God who loves me enough to die for me. I believe Jesus Christ is the exclusive source of forgiveness and salvation. Every day I strive to be worthy, come up short, and am thankful my salvation doesn't depend on my works but God's sacrifice. While I fall short of perfection every day, I am not ashamed to proclaim who Jesus is and what he has done for me and others.

Q: What in the nature of mankind caused America's Founders to carefully limit powers in the Constitution?

A: They understood man's sinful nature and knew that without institutionalizing a set of checks and balances, the concentration of power in one person or body or even political philosophy would lead to self destruction. That is why our form of representative democracy is based on God's covenantal relationship with us. Self governance is no different than other types of governance in that we want to be led by people of virtue.

Source: Heritage Alliance iVoterGuide: 2018 North Dakota Senate race , Nov 6, 2018

Vigorously defend right to practice religion of one's choice

The right to express one's political views, to observe and practice the religion of one's choice and to freely publish one's thoughts and ideas are fundamental to the protection of civil liberties. All are guaranteed by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. These rights need to be vigorously guarded and defended. Freedom isn't free and it will not be maintained without the active engagement of the governed.
Source: 2012 House campaign website, kevincramer.org, "Issues" , Nov 6, 2012

Member of the House Republican Young Guns.

Cramer is a member House Republican Young Guns

The new generation of pro-market, small government leaders filled such a need that in October 2007, Fred Barnes of The Weekly Standard profiled Eric Cantor, Paul Ryan, and Kevin McCarthy and christened them the `young guns.`

Kevin approached Eric & Paul about the idea of traveling together, as `Young Guns`, to visit Republican candidates interested in a new approach for the party.

What began as an informal way to support like-minded candidates became a more formal structure. Once the three Representatives had studied the candidate and given their support to become a Young Gun, they committed to providing financial support through their campaign committees.

Existing House Republicans were approached with a simple pitch: Are we willing to help ourselves by being proactive and going on the offense to change this House? Dozens of our House Republican colleagues joined the Young Gun effort as one of the many signs that the Republican Party had shifted.

Source: Young Guns 10-HRYG on Sep 14, 2010

Member of the Republican Study Committee.

Cramer is a member of the Republican Study Committee

Organizational Self-Description: The Republican Study Committee (RSC) has served as the conservative caucus of House Republicans and a leading influencer on the Right since its original founding in 1973. It exists to bring like-minded House members together to promote a strong, principled legislative agenda that will limit government, strengthen our national defense, boost America`s economy, preserve traditional values and balance our budget.

The RSC provides the tools and research that members of Congress need to craft and advance policies that will benefit the American people. It also provides a forum for like-minded members to join together to support common causes and challenge the status quo. By doing so, the RSC ensures that conservatives have a powerful voice on every issue coming before the House, whether it is the economy, health care, defense, social safety net reform, or Washington`s dangerous, out-of-control spending.

We believe that the appropriate role of a limited government is to protect liberty, opportunity, and security, and that it is the responsibility of this generation to preserve them for the next. We believe that more government is the problem, not the sol

Source: Republican Study Committee press release 16-RSC on Jan 1, 2016

Endorsed Endorsed by Donald Trump/MAGA during presidency.

Cramer is endorsed by Trump/MAGA endorsement list

Endorsements by Donald Trump, implying support of Trump's agenda and electoral style. The phrase `Make America Great Again` was popularized in Trump`s 2015 book Time to Get Tough:Making America Great Again. It is the campaign slogan embroidered on the ubiquitous red caps seen at Trump rallies (which after Trump`s presidency, became known as `MAGA rallies`).

Source: Ballotpedia 2016-2022 endorsement list 2022-MAGA on Jan 1, 2022

Certify 2020 Presidential election as fully & fairly counted.

Cramer voted NAY blocking certification of the Electoral vote

Explanation of 1/6/21 Electoral Certification, by Emily Brooks, Washington Examiner:Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Paul Gosar led an objection to counting Electoral College votes from the state of Arizona, the first formal objection to state results in a series of moves that will delay the certification of Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 presidential election over President Trump. Cruz is advocating for an `emergency 10-day audit` of election returns in disputed states. The usually ceremonial joint session of Congress that convenes to count and accept Electoral College votes will be put on hold as the House and Senate separately debate the objection.