Candidate Survey: Paul Lubell for Baltimore County Republican Central Committee, District 1

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Name *

Paul D Lubell

Age *

78

County *

Baltimore County

District, if Applicable

1

Education *

BS Industrial Engineering, MBA Finance

Career/Occupation *

Defense estimating

Political Experience *

President, Baltimore County Board of Elections 2015-2019; Current member of Baltimore County Republican Central Committee

Website *

none

Social Media Accounts *

none

Why are you running for office? *

I wish to help the Republican Party continue to grow in Baltimore County.

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

Ronald Reagan-After a successful acting career, he switched gears and became a great success as governor of California and president of the United States.

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

Rise and Fall of the Third Reich-proof that dictatorship and fascism are not the solutions to our societal and economic problems.

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

To promote the growth of the party.

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

1. gerrymandering, 2. politcizing of education, 3. unacceptable levels of taxation.

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

1. gerrymandering, 2 vetoproof Democratic majorities in the legislature, 3. unacceptable levels of taxation.

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

These are individual decisions that should not be subject to mandates.

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

The federal deficit is a long term problem that will make our children's and grandchildren's lives much more difficult than our own. One cannot continually spend more than one takes in and expect the country to prosper.

What is your position on gun rights? *

I believe in the Second Amendment but also that legislation in this area can be different in urban and suburban settings than in rural ones.

Do you believe that Maryland primary elections should be open to independent voters? *

Yes

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? *

Yes

Would you support limiting the terms of Maryland Republican Party officers to eight consecutive years in the same office? *

Yes

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