Candidate Survey: Dwight Patel for Montgomery County Republican Central Committee

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Name*

Dwight Patel

Age*

50

County*

Montgomery County

District, if Applicable

MCGOP At-Large

Education*

BA

Career/Occupation*

Developer/Architect

Political Experience*

over twenty years of Experience managing or senior staff on various State leg, Congressional and Gubernatorial races

Website*

www.dwightformococ.com

Social Media Accounts*

@dwightforMoCo

Why are you running for office?*

I am running for Central Committee At-Large and County Council At-Large - Why for Council - KIDS-FIRST EDUCATION ROAD AND HIGHWAY FUNDING LAW & ORDER LOWER TAXES HELP BUSINESSES SUCCEED; Central Committee for Good Governance, Traditional Values, National Security and Tax Reform

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

Paul Weyrich, Grover Norquist, Morton Blackwell, Barry Goldwater, President Ronald Reagan and President George W. Bush. They were all conservative visionaries who looked forward pose to looking back. I look forward, I don’t waste time talking about the glory days of the past, I look forward at the better days ahead. They all had an optimistic world view, I am an eternal optimist. The proof is I worked on the 1990 Shepherd & shepherd race for Governor.

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

The Conscience of a Conservative by Barry Goldwater - outlines the Conservative movement first read in High School

What do you see as the role of the Central Committee?*

Electing Republicans, covering polls primary and Election day and Early voting centers; and Recruiting good candidates

What are the three biggest issues facing your county party?*

elected republican central committee members donating to Democrats; lack of focus on the job of the Central Committee; too much focus on public safety

What are the three biggest issues facing your state party?*

State party is run very well no real problems.

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

Pro-Life

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

I believe we need to cut taxes, grow the base not the tax

What is your position on gun rights?*

I am 100% pro-second amendment

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?*

No

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