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Richard Hatfield
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Richard Hatfield

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Christian and a Pastor

Founder of Rally Point Ministries

 Founder - Got Your 6 Support Group

Board Certified Mental  Health Coach

Working on Certifcation for Trauma and Grief

Medically retired Veteran (100% Disabled)

 US Army Former Counter/Anti-Terorist Specialist

Former Wyoming Law Enforcement Officer

Former OSHA & Environmental Compliance Officer

 

MCTP PAC Rating of: Recommended Source

Submitted by john wertz on 2024-01-03 20:39:53

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Also, the Texas Eagle Forum PAC has given it's official endorsement of the MCTP Recommended candidates for Precinct Chairs, as well as the personal endorsement from Cindi Castilla, President of TEF!!

 

 

Questionnaire

General

What 2 things about your opponent do the voters need to know?

I don't know my opponent so I could not answer this question honestly.

This is a Republican primary race.  Do you promise, if elected, to abide by the RPT platform? And if not, please enumerate what problems you have.

Yes I can and will.

Define what the word "Conservative" means to you.

To me it relates to a way of life. To live by biblical principles and values as well as believing in the constitution of the United States of America and the bill of rights.

Are you willing to put in the time necessary to attend CEC meetings, additional committee meetings, training sessions, blockwalking, etc?

Yes

Do you think the 'Republican' brand should be used by PACs in their names that may deceive voters? Why or why not?"

 It it is a deceiving point, no I do not. If it's honest "advertising", I think it would have to be watched.

What best describes your political ideology most(circle only one).   
1.        Republican                     
2.        Grassroots                     
3.        Conservative
4.        Tea Party

Conservative Republican 

How do you believe precinct chairs should be involved in elections? (election judge, clerk, none?)

Administration 

Do you like the Steering Committee style of leadership currently in place or that of just a county chairman?

The leadership currently in place seems to be working well.

Do you beieve that the county chair/precinct chairs should actively participate in at least one committee?

Yes 

Should the county GOP chair be involved with fundraising? Why or why not?

I've never thought about this. I can see the county chair being involved as an observer to ensure fairness and accountability.

Should party primaries be "open" or "closed" & why?

Open. To me, a closed primary can be a problem because it cannot be observed by the general population. Who would know what is going on for sure and possibly of wrongful actions.

Should the GOP County Chair be selected by the elected County Executive Committee, or in the Open primaries where Democrats can cross over for more moderate candidates?

Chosen by the county executive committee.

There's discussion about making major revisions to the RPT Platform. Please describe the nature of any major changes you support.

Because of my schedule over the past several weeks I have not had time to really look at anything.

What's your position on Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan?

I have no real  position. I don't believe he has done anything illegal or immoral. So I have no real positions.

Budget

Would you support legislative action to establish a salary framework (possibly related to the Gov. salary) for all taxpayer funded employees with a stipulation that elected officials be required to get voter approval to exceed that framework for their own salaries?

Yes

Education

Do you support or oppose social programs in our schools (like C-Scope, Common Core, CRT, International Baccalaureate, SEL, etc.)? Why or why not?

I oppose social programs of any kind. Racism is something that is taught, wokeness is taught and forced. Social programs only lead to socialism.

Ethics

Is there anything in your background of an embarrassing nature that should be explained before your election? Arrests/Convictions? Bankruptcys?

I accepted a plea deal while living in Wyoming. My mother had been placed in an Alzheimer's ward, over the years she was there. During this time the nursing home drained bank accounts and then accused me of stealing from my mother! I was informed by my attorney that the DA said that if I didn't agree to the plea deal my mother would be "packed up and put on the curb and he would guarantee that l would be found guilty and receive the full ten year sentence ". So to protect my mother I agreed. I received probation and was released early and voting rights restored.

Do you agree with precinct chairs involvement in republican primaries? Why or why not?

Yes. Precinct Chairs should be available to be present to assist as needed.

Should the county GOP chair be involved in any other political organizations, including PAC's, while serving a term as the chairman? Why or why not?

 No. When people are involved with more than one activity can cause situations.

At what point should the "right to life" or "personhood" be granted to new human beings (e.g., at conception, sign of heartbeat, 3 months of pregnancy, birth, 5 days old, etc)? What action, if any, will you take to reflect this in law?

Conception. I'm a Pastor and hold strong beliefs about this and I have and will continue to support any law supporting life.

Immigration

What, if anything, should be done to protect our borders from illegal immigration?

All borders should be secured, all borders and not just the southern border.

Other

What does being a conservative mean to you?

I stated this earlier.

List 3 changes that should be made to how elections are conducted in Montgomery County.

I sure voted ID. More time (hour or two), more polling places 

Do you support current RPT chair Matt Rinaldi in full and if not, what do you disagree with?

Yes