Meet the Candidate

Robert E. Smith Jr

Running For:

REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

District:

22

Political Affiliation:

REP

Age:

64

Occupation:

Program specialist

Education: (click to expand)

Why are you running for office? (click to expand)

Survey

Response Legend

YYes
NNo
UUndecided
−Declined to Respond / Position Unknown / Unclear
*Comment
†Declined to respond, Position based on citation

Question	Response	Comments/Notes
1. Should all voters be required to show identification before voting?	Y*	I have to show ID at airport,to buy cigarettes,or beer,but not ID to vote? Voters should be required to show ID
2. Should the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act be amended to include "sexual orientation" and "gender identity," which could require public schools and other public facilities to open up restrooms and locker rooms to members of the opposite sex?	N*	I do not want my 4 granddaughters in the locker room with a man that identifies as a woman.I will vote for banning men in women's sports which is sitting in committee.I will fight for this to get out of committee and vote for this woman rights.
3. Should marijuana be legalized and sold commercially for recreational use?	U*	Keeping open mind on this topic for medical reasons.This could help people with cancer,and brain injuries,but needs to be kept away from schools,and parks.Needs to be regulated properly.
4. Should increases in state government spending be limited to the rate of inflation plus population growth?	Y*	Enough of raising taxes,and increasing debt.Automatic pay increases need to halted for legislative body.
5. Should Pennsylvania make cuts to the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) student scholarship program?	N*	Program works,and helps students,while giving tax breaks to businesses,win -win for everybody
6. Planned Parenthood Endorsement - abortion advocacy organization	−
7. Sierra Club Endorsement - environmental advocacy organization	−
8. Gun Owners of America Endorsement - gun rights advocacy organization	Y