Douglas Mullenix

[{"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Douglas Mullenix completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mullenix's responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-100407-2022-07-01\" id=\"heading-bio-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-100407-2022-07-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-100407-2022-07-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tDouglas Mullenix is running for Congress in Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District. A native midwesterner, Douglas grew up internationally before relocating to Wisconsin ten years ago. Douglas attended Emory University(BBA 2011) and Washington University in St. Louis(MBA 2017). Douglas’ career spans financial investing and healthcare consulting- implementing growth strategies, financial stability, and streamlined management processes for his clients. He credits the experiences of growing up internationally living under Chavez’ Venezuelan Dictatorship, and France’s socialist government, as solidifying his love for the American Democracy and its’ equal opportunity meritocracy. He currently lives in Menasha, WI.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-100407-2022-07-01\" id=\"heading-key-message-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-100407-2022-07-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-100407-2022-07-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Eliminate the Red Tape that prevents Veterans from earning their well earned benefits.</li><li>Tackle the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Crises, with an emphasis on the rising case numbers amongst Children and Veterans</li><li>Suspend the Federal Gas tax with an agenda towards reducing spending and controlling inflation.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-100407-2022-07-01\" id=\"heading1-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-100407-2022-07-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-100407-2022-07-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tDouglas is passionate about maintaining America’s standing as the Global leader of innovation. This is reflected in his 4 key issues of his campaign: Education, Economy, Healthcare, Veterans. <br/><br/>\n<p>Education- Education is key to the lasting success of the nation, both in the K-12 system and advanced secondary education. The K-12 system has become out of touch at the peril of the student themselves. College Education has become prohibitively expensive, limiting many from attending. That is why in his proposals, he is pushing for school choice, increased Parent involvement, and an overhaul of the student loan system. <br/><br/>\r\nEconomy- Innovation and Competition drives the economic success. Douglas’s proposals has focused on removing Government intervention from our economy, thus allowing the free market system to work. This includes free and fair trade practices, undoing burdensome regulations, achieving energy independence, reducing government spending, and a tax system in line with those of the competing OECD nations<br/><br/>\n</p>\nMental Health- Ultimately the greatest success comes from a healthy society. Douglas is passionate about tackling the growing mental health and substance abuse crises in this nation. Mullenix’s plan is to revamp certain provisions of the Affordable Care Act to ensure that all Americans have access to the necessary mental health treatment that will allow them to get back to work and normal functioning lives. This includes a proper transition out of the COVID era. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-100407-2022-07-01\" id=\"heading2-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-100407-2022-07-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-100407-2022-07-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI look to my family for inspiration. At every level I turn, there are bits and pieces of relatives I hope to capture and build upon. I'll highlight two examples. <br/><br/>\n<p>My grandmother, Maurine. Education has always been central to our family. Born in 1927, she was one of two women from St. Louis to be accepted by the prestigious Northwestern University. Ultimately, she returned to teach in the St. Louis Public School System for over two decades. <br/><br/>\n</p>\nThe second is my grandfather, Travis. His story epitomizes the American Dream. He grew up as one of six children to a north Texas sharecropper during the dust bowl era of the depression. At 14, he forged his birth certificate to enlist in the Marines during World War II, and after years of service, he used his G.I. Bill benefits to go to the University of Texas. After graduation, he began work at Ralston Purina on the plant floor in a training position and over time, rose the ranks to ultimately become a top executive of the company. His story reflects the power and uniqueness of America- that we are all free to pursue whatever future we desire for ourselves and our families, no matter the starting point. This independence is at the heart of our country. To me, this has installed in me a message that you can achieve whichever you put your mind to it with the right amount of drive, focus, and determination. It is my mission, to ensure this flexibility remains foundational to the United States moving forward. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-100407-2022-07-01\" id=\"heading3-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-100407-2022-07-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat legacy would you like to leave?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-100407-2022-07-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tOverall, if there two aspects of my term I hope to having a lasting impact on it is 1. Expanding Veterans benefits to ensure every Veteran is taken care of in their post service lives and 2. Improve Mental Health coverage so that more people can get the treatment and care they need. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-100407-2022-07-01\" id=\"heading4-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-100407-2022-07-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading4-100407-2022-07-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tThe first significant historical event that I can remember was 9/11. I was 11 years old at the time. I can remember every aspect vividly, I was in middle school in Miami, and instantaneously, one by one students were getting called in to the office to be picked up. Originally I misheard the announcement of the tower attacks so I was confused, but will never forget the feeling of panic in the air, coupled with a desire to be next to family members. <br/><br/>\n<p>The aftermath of course featured endless acts of patriotism, and displays of unity. I remember watching President Bush on TV and at Ground Zero with a Fireman. To this day I don't know the man's name, other than I remember him looking similar to President Eisenhower. <br/><br/>\n</p>\nA special part of all of that is a moment perhaps less remembered my some. As a native St. Louisan, Cardinals baseball was always a key part of my childhood. I recall watching long time announcer Jack Buck, in a bright red jacket, tearfully reading a speech and poem about how it was ok to come back to normal life. A way in a sense, of reminding everyone that America will always persevere, and be the shining light on a hill as Reagan would put it. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-100407-2022-07-01\" id=\"heading5-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-100407-2022-07-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat was your very first job? How long did you have it?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading5-100407-2022-07-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI volunteered at the First Tee Golf Program. The First Tee introduces children of all backgrounds to the game of golf, often helping keep kids off the streets. The First Tee also had an educational learning center to help with school work.<br/><br/>\r\nMy first role after college was with a Private Equity group. Our firm focused on growth equity opportunities, connecting promising young companies with the Capital needed for them to grow and prosper. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-100407-2022-07-01\" id=\"heading6-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-100407-2022-07-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is your favorite book? Why?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading6-100407-2022-07-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tDeath on the Nile. I am a huge fan of Agatha Christie and Mystery Novels. To me, it is like solving a puzzle throughout reading the book. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-100407-2022-07-01\" id=\"heading7-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-100407-2022-07-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIf you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading7-100407-2022-07-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI would probably have to say Harry Potter or some character from the series. The ability to perform magic would be hard to pass on. Perhaps a more realistic (somewhat) would be Benjamin Gates from the National Treasure series. I am a huge history buff so the ability to go on real world exploration adventures of the past would be too enticing to pass on. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-100407-2022-07-01\" id=\"heading8-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-100407-2022-07-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat was the last song that got stuck in your head?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading8-100407-2022-07-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tAnytime I hear Johnny B Good it seems to stay with me the entire day. Recently a friend shared with me a TikTok video that has this \"Jiggle Jiggle Fold\" music/rap overlay to it- unfortunately that stuck in my head for about three days. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-100407-2022-07-01\" id=\"heading9-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-100407-2022-07-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tDo you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading9-100407-2022-07-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tNot necessarily. There is power in a diversity of backgrounds. Unfortunately that is not the case. Roughly 60% of elected members are from the legal professional. Although this is understandable, we need a greater background of business, medical, educational, &amp; other backgrounds. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-100407-2022-07-01\" id=\"heading10-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-100407-2022-07-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading10-100407-2022-07-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tThe greatest threat we face as a nation is the partisan divide amongst the two parties and the subsequent lack of true representation as a result. We have created an entire industry dedicated to this all or nothing team game political competition. The results are a lack of any hope of bipartisanship and the failure of several important measures passing Congress. This is particularly true when you have a split Congress or Legislative/Executive misalignment. Several bills are voting against solely off of who the sponsor of the bill is. Further, if you look at the majority of the American People, they \"fall in the middle\" on political issues, rather than 100% party commitment. You've thus created a system where government is run by the political extremes. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-100407-2022-07-01\" id=\"heading11-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse11-100407-2022-07-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIf you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading11-100407-2022-07-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse11-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tCommittee for Veterans Affairs. <br/>\n<p>United States House Appropriations Committee, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies<br/>\n</p>\nCommite of Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and Global Counterterrorism<br/></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-100407-2022-07-01\" id=\"heading12-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse12-100407-2022-07-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tDo you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading12-100407-2022-07-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse12-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tYes. I support the current system of 2 and 6 year terms for the two chambers, with 4 years for the executive. It creates two chambers, one representing the immediate focus of the public, and one for the long term interest. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-100407-2022-07-01\" id=\"heading13-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse13-100407-2022-07-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat are your thoughts on term limits?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading13-100407-2022-07-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse13-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tOriginally opposed to the concept, I now embrace term limits. These offices were never intended to be career professions, but rather civic duty. I have heard reasonable arguments for a variety of term options. I am willing to engage in any debate on the matters. The result should, however, remain a balanced impact on both the House and Senate. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-100407-2022-07-01\" id=\"heading14-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse14-100407-2022-07-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tDo you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading14-100407-2022-07-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse14-100407-2022-07-01\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tFor many of the reasons just described, compromise is desirable for policymaking. The true will of the American People falls in between the 100% wishes of each political party, thus a compromised solution would better represent those whom Congress is supposed to be working for. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1548351761485-0\"><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(\"div-gpt-ad-1548351761485-0\"); });</script></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nDouglas Mullenix completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mullenix's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Douglas Mullenix is running for Congress in Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District. A native midwesterner, Douglas grew up internationally before relocating to Wisconsin ten years ago. Douglas attended Emory University(BBA 2011) and Washington University in St. Louis(MBA 2017). Douglas’ career spans financial investing and healthcare consulting- implementing growth strategies, financial stability, and streamlined management processes for his clients. He credits the experiences of growing up internationally living under Chavez’ Venezuelan Dictatorship, and France’s socialist government, as solidifying his love for the American Democracy and its’ equal opportunity meritocracy. He currently lives in Menasha, WI. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? Eliminate the Red Tape that prevents Veterans from earning their well earned benefits. Tackle the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Crises, with an emphasis on the rising case numbers amongst Children and Veterans Suspend the Federal Gas tax with an agenda towards reducing spending and controlling inflation. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Douglas is passionate about maintaining America’s standing as the Global leader of innovation. This is reflected in his 4 key issues of his campaign: Education, Economy, Healthcare, Veterans. Education- Education is key to the lasting success of the nation, both in the K-12 system and advanced secondary education. The K-12 system has become out of touch at the peril of the student themselves. College Education has become prohibitively expensive, limiting many from attending. That is why in his proposals, he is pushing for school choice, increased Parent involvement, and an overhaul of the student loan system. Economy- Innovation and Competition drives the economic success. Douglas’s proposals has focused on removing Government intervention from our economy, thus allowing the free market system to work. This includes free and fair trade practices, undoing burdensome regulations, achieving energy independence, reducing government spending, and a tax system in line with those of the competing OECD nations Mental Health- Ultimately the greatest success comes from a healthy society. Douglas is passionate about tackling the growing mental health and substance abuse crises in this nation. Mullenix’s plan is to revamp certain provisions of the Affordable Care Act to ensure that all Americans have access to the necessary mental health treatment that will allow them to get back to work and normal functioning lives. This includes a proper transition out of the COVID era. Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? I look to my family for inspiration. At every level I turn, there are bits and pieces of relatives I hope to capture and build upon. I'll highlight two examples. My grandmother, Maurine. Education has always been central to our family. Born in 1927, she was one of two women from St. Louis to be accepted by the prestigious Northwestern University. Ultimately, she returned to teach in the St. Louis Public School System for over two decades. The second is my grandfather, Travis. His story epitomizes the American Dream. He grew up as one of six children to a north Texas sharecropper during the dust bowl era of the depression. At 14, he forged his birth certificate to enlist in the Marines during World War II, and after years of service, he used his G.I. Bill benefits to go to the University of Texas. After graduation, he began work at Ralston Purina on the plant floor in a training position and over time, rose the ranks to ultimately become a top executive of the company. His story reflects the power and uniqueness of America- that we are all free to pursue whatever future we desire for ourselves and our families, no matter the starting point. This independence is at the heart of our country. To me, this has installed in me a message that you can achieve whichever you put your mind to it with the right amount of drive, focus, and determination. It is my mission, to ensure this flexibility remains foundational to the United States moving forward. What legacy would you like to leave? Overall, if there two aspects of my term I hope to having a lasting impact on it is 1. Expanding Veterans benefits to ensure every Veteran is taken care of in their post service lives and 2. Improve Mental Health coverage so that more people can get the treatment and care they need. What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time? The first significant historical event that I can remember was 9/11. I was 11 years old at the time. I can remember every aspect vividly, I was in middle school in Miami, and instantaneously, one by one students were getting called in to the office to be picked up. Originally I misheard the announcement of the tower attacks so I was confused, but will never forget the feeling of panic in the air, coupled with a desire to be next to family members. The aftermath of course featured endless acts of patriotism, and displays of unity. I remember watching President Bush on TV and at Ground Zero with a Fireman. To this day I don't know the man's name, other than I remember him looking similar to President Eisenhower. A special part of all of that is a moment perhaps less remembered my some. As a native St. Louisan, Cardinals baseball was always a key part of my childhood. I recall watching long time announcer Jack Buck, in a bright red jacket, tearfully reading a speech and poem about how it was ok to come back to normal life. A way in a sense, of reminding everyone that America will always persevere, and be the shining light on a hill as Reagan would put it. What was your very first job? How long did you have it? I volunteered at the First Tee Golf Program. The First Tee introduces children of all backgrounds to the game of golf, often helping keep kids off the streets. The First Tee also had an educational learning center to help with school work. My first role after college was with a Private Equity group. Our firm focused on growth equity opportunities, connecting promising young companies with the Capital needed for them to grow and prosper. What is your favorite book? Why? Death on the Nile. I am a huge fan of Agatha Christie and Mystery Novels. To me, it is like solving a puzzle throughout reading the book. If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be? I would probably have to say Harry Potter or some character from the series. The ability to perform magic would be hard to pass on. Perhaps a more realistic (somewhat) would be Benjamin Gates from the National Treasure series. I am a huge history buff so the ability to go on real world exploration adventures of the past would be too enticing to pass on. What was the last song that got stuck in your head? Anytime I hear Johnny B Good it seems to stay with me the entire day. Recently a friend shared with me a TikTok video that has this \"Jiggle Jiggle Fold\" music/rap overlay to it- unfortunately that stuck in my head for about three days. Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics? Not necessarily. There is power in a diversity of backgrounds. Unfortunately that is not the case. Roughly 60% of elected members are from the legal professional. Although this is understandable, we need a greater background of business, medical, educational, & other backgrounds. What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade? The greatest threat we face as a nation is the partisan divide amongst the two parties and the subsequent lack of true representation as a result. We have created an entire industry dedicated to this all or nothing team game political competition. The results are a lack of any hope of bipartisanship and the failure of several important measures passing Congress. This is particularly true when you have a split Congress or Legislative/Executive misalignment. Several bills are voting against solely off of who the sponsor of the bill is. Further, if you look at the majority of the American People, they \"fall in the middle\" on political issues, rather than 100% party commitment. You've thus created a system where government is run by the political extremes. If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of? Committee for Veterans Affairs. United States House Appropriations Committee, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Commite of Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and Global Counterterrorism Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives? Yes. I support the current system of 2 and 6 year terms for the two chambers, with 4 years for the executive. It creates two chambers, one representing the immediate focus of the public, and one for the long term interest. What are your thoughts on term limits? Originally opposed to the concept, I now embrace term limits. These offices were never intended to be career professions, but rather civic duty. I have heard reasonable arguments for a variety of term options. I am willing to engage in any debate on the matters. The result should, however, remain a balanced impact on both the House and Senate. Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking? For many of the reasons just described, compromise is desirable for policymaking. The true will of the American People falls in between the 100% wishes of each political party, thus a compromised solution would better represent those whom Congress is supposed to be working for.\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it."}]