Candidate Survey: Dwight Patel for Montgomery County Republican Central Committee
TheDuckpin.com Candidate Survey
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
Dwight, I read the Justice & Advocacy survey that you answered and couldn't agree with you more. It's great to see someone running for office that promotes accountability and supports law enforcement. I will spread the good word and surely vote for you in the upcoming election.