Candidate Survey: Berney Flowers for Congress, District 2

TheDuckpin.com Candidate Survey

Name *
Berney Flowers

Age *

56

County of Residence *

Howard County

Office Sought and District *

Congress, 2nd District

Political Party *

Republican

Education *

Post Masters Degree

Career/Occupation *

Retired Air Force Officer/Retired Senior Civil Servant

Political Experience *

I have no political experience, but I have nearly 33+ years in DoD as a military officer and as a senior federal civil servant

Website *

BERNEYFLOWERS.COM

Social Media Accounts *

Facebook: BERNEY FLOWERS FOR CONGRESS

Why are you running for office? *

After 33 + years of high level federal experience, I am unhappy with the direction of the federal government. I know how to make positive changes in the federal government. I want to use that experience to make our government work for the American People, and specifically for Maryland's District 2.

Who do you consider your political role model, and why? *

Senator Rand Paul

What is your favorite book about politics and policy, and why? *

War Is A Racket, by General Smedley Butler

What will be your top priority if elected? *

To change the direction of this country

What are the three biggest issues facing your district? *

Education, Crime, and the Economy

What are the three biggest issues facing our country? *

The Economy, a Morally Divided Country, and National Immigration Policy (the SW Border)

What is your position on life issues? (abortion, assisted suicide) *

Pro-Life

What is your position on taxes, spending, and the federal deficit? *

We need to prioritize reducing taxes, wasteful federal spending and the national debt as soon as possible. We owe 91K for every citizen in this country. Not good. Our spending is unsustainable.

What is your position on gun rights? *

I support the 2nd Amendment and I will defend it if elected.

What is your position on the legalization of marijuana? *

I support the legalization of marijuana. To each his own, as long as you do no harm to others.

What is your position on trade? *

America First

What is your position on foreign policy and military issues? *

America First

Would you support the passage of the Human Life Amendment? *

Yes

Would you support the passage of the Balanced Budget Amendment? *

Yes

Do you support D.C. Statehood? *

No

Do you support retrocession of the District of Columbia into Maryland? *

No

Was Joe Biden legitimately elected President of the United States in the November 2020 Election? *

No

Do you pledge to accept the results of your election? *

Yes