Candidate Survey: Al Mendelsohn for Baltimore County Republican Central Committee, District 4
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Name *
Al Mendelsohn
Age *
59
County *
Baltimore County
District, if Applicable
Council 4
Education *
BS History, Towson University, U of MD College Park (no degree), North Georgia College (no degree. High School in Montgomery County
Career/Occupation *
Printing and promotional products sales. Printron
Political Experience *
Every campaign since Ford in '76 but Reagan was my favorite.
Website *
None
Social Media Accounts *
https://www.facebook.com/al.mendelsohn1
Why are you running for office? *
I believe in the future of America only if people are willing to be involved. "What have you done for liberty? If nothing, what can freedom mean to you?" (author unknown)
Who do you consider your political role model, and why? *
Reagan as a communicator, Mark Hannah for campaign strategy, David Bossie as an organizer
What is your favorite book about politics and policy, and why? *
Up from Liberalism (Buckley), Democracy in America (de Tocqueville), The Bible. All of these books discuss freedom and Responsibility.
What do you see as the role of the Central Committee? *
The Central Committees job is to elect Republicans and my job is to help every member succeed.
What are the three biggest issues facing your county party? *
Getting members to work together, getting the members to work on their own, having the resources to win
What are the three biggest issues facing your state party? *
Voter registration, infighting, candidates not knowing all the resources that we have to offer
What is your position on life issues? (abortion, assisted suicide) *
The Central Committee is not the junior legislature. Our job is to get Republicans elected of all stripes. I am a Constitutional conservative but my job is to get Republicans elected.
What is your position on taxes, spending, and the federal deficit? *
The Central Committee is not the junior legislature. Our job is to get Republicans elected of all stripes. I am a Constitutional conservative but my job is to get Republicans elected.
What is your position on gun rights? *
The Central Committee is not the junior legislature. Our job is to get Republicans elected of all stripes. I am a Constitutional conservative but my job is to get Republicans elected. The last question is a yes no question dealing with the Biden election being legitimately elected. The question is flawed and I would say that the election was not conducted fairly but the U.S. Constitution was followed.
Do you believe that Maryland primary elections should be open to independent voters? *
No
Do you believe that the state party and the county parties should be allowed to endorse in primary elections? *
Yes
Do you believe that Maryland Republican Party auxiliary organizations should have a vote on the Maryland Republican Party executive committee? *
No
Would you support limiting the terms of Maryland Republican Party officers to eight consecutive years in the same office? *
No
Was Joe Biden legitimately elected President of the United States in the November 2020 Election? *
Yes
Do you pledge to accept the results of your election? *
Yes