Pat McCrory, candidate for US Senate
Political party: Republican Party
Age as of Nov. 8, 2022: 65
Campaign website: www.patmccrory.com
Email: info@patmccrory.com
Occupation: Businessman
Education: Catawba College
Have you run for elected office before? (Please list previous offices sought): Charlotte City Council, Charlotte Mayor, Governor
Please list your highlights of civic involvement:
Charlotte City Council, Charlotte Mayor, Governor, youth mentor
What is your plan for limiting the effects of inflation?
We need to unleash America’s energy resources and develop an aggressive plan to become energy independent. We must decrease energy regulations, which decrease prices. And we have to quit giving away free money, which lessens the value of the dollar.
What is the federal government’s role in controlling or ending the COVID-19 pandemic?
We must pursue consistent policies based on real science, not politics. Schools and our economy must remain open and mask mandates that make no sense should not be implemented.
What is the federal government’s role in combating the effects of climate change?
Unleash the ability to increase the production of clean natural gas, nuclear power, in addition to efficient and effective renewables.
What is your plan for reducing violent crime?
We have to support our law enforcement officials and stop treating them as the enemy. We need to target the gangs and cartels involved in human trafficking and drugs. We need to initiate gang prevention efforts and provide more opportunities for our youth so they can better their outcomes. Coordinate a national effort to better cope with mental health and addiction crisis in America.
What should happen if Roe v. Wade is overturned?
The same thing that happens with every Supreme Court decision: the law should be followed.
Do you trust the integrity of the election process and what, if any, changes would you make to ensure election integrity?
We must ensure that ballot harvesting is illegal, that voter ID is implemented, and that the federal government does not attempt to overstep their authority in turning over election results from individual states.