Mark Pukita

[{"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>Mark Pukita completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Pukita'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-75292-2020-02-17\" id=\"heading-bio-75292-2020-02-17\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-75292-2020-02-17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-75292-2020-02-17\" 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-75292-2020-02-17\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-75292-2020-02-17\" 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\tSuccessful, Conservative, Ohio, high-tech entrepreneur who believes in an America-first, MAGA, KAG, agenda. I support the current policies of President Trump almost 100%.\n<p>Strong, Conservative, Republican.\n</p><p>I believe we must send RINOs packing.\n</p><p>I am not a big fan of the National GOP or Ohio GOP.\n</p><p>I graduated from The Ohio State University, summa cum laude, in Electrical Engineering. Started &amp; grew a high-tech, high-growth business that employed thousands over 24-years.\n</p><p>I am not a career politician. I have never held public office before.\n</p><p>I believe corruption in DC must be eradicated through:\n</p><p>- Term Limits\n- Line Item Veto\n- Public-Only, Streamed &amp; Recorded Lobbying\n- Outlawing Offshore Accounts\n</p>\n- Mandatory Financial Hyper-Transparency of Candidates &amp; Office-holders\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-75292-2020-02-17\" id=\"heading-key-message-75292-2020-02-17\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-75292-2020-02-17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-75292-2020-02-17\" 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-75292-2020-02-17\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-75292-2020-02-17\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Corruption in Washington, D.C. politics is the most crucial problem we need to fix to be able to govern more efficiently &amp; effectively, and with the trust of The People.</li><li>We must move significant responsibilities back to State &amp; Local governments, from Washington, D.C., to minimize Federal Government.</li><li>We need to balance the Federal budget and begin extinguishing Federal debt.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-75292-2020-02-17\" id=\"heading1-75292-2020-02-17\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-75292-2020-02-17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-75292-2020-02-17\" 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=\"heading1-75292-2020-02-17\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-75292-2020-02-17\" 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\t- Eradicating Corruption in the Federal Government<br/><br/>\n<p>- Strengthing the First &amp; Second Amendments<br/><br/>\n- A Strong Economy &amp; Business-Friendly Environment<br/><br/>\n- Continued High Employment Rate<br/><br/>\n- Re-engineering Our Healthcare Systems for Effectiveness &amp; Cost Efficiency<br/><br/>\n- A Strong National Defense<br/><br/>\n- Care for the Environment &amp; Climate Based on Facts<br/><br/>\n- Better, Stronger, and More Pervasive Mental Health Services<br/><br/>\n</p>\n- Balancing the Budget &amp; Extinguishing Debt\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-75292-2020-02-17\" id=\"heading2-75292-2020-02-17\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-75292-2020-02-17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-75292-2020-02-17\" 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=\"heading2-75292-2020-02-17\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-75292-2020-02-17\" 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\tMy parents, Ronald Reagan, and Jesus Christ.<br/><br/>\nI would like to follow their examples because they all exuded love for their fellow man, compassion for those truly in need due to uncontrollable circumstances, honesty, common sense, and personal responsibility.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-75292-2020-02-17\" id=\"heading3-75292-2020-02-17\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-75292-2020-02-17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-75292-2020-02-17\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIs there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-75292-2020-02-17\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-75292-2020-02-17\" 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\tAnything by Thomas Sowell.<br/><br/>\n<p>\"Atlas Shrugged\"<br/><br/>\n\"Secret Empires\"<br/><br/>\n\"Profiles in Corruption\"<br/><br/>\n</p>\n\"The Righteous Mind\"\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-75292-2020-02-17\" id=\"heading4-75292-2020-02-17\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-75292-2020-02-17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-75292-2020-02-17\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading4-75292-2020-02-17\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-75292-2020-02-17\" 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\tConservative values.<br/><br/>\n<p>Honesty.<br/><br/>\nStrength of character.<br/><br/>\nReal-life experience, not a career as a politician.<br/><br/>\n</p>\nWillingness to fight for what's right.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-75292-2020-02-17\" id=\"heading5-75292-2020-02-17\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-75292-2020-02-17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-75292-2020-02-17\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading5-75292-2020-02-17\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-75292-2020-02-17\" 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\tHonesty.<br/><br/>\n<p>Integrity.<br/><br/>\nStrength of character.<br/><br/>\nTenacity.<br/><br/>\nReal-life experience.<br/><br/>\nBelief in God.<br/><br/>\nGenerosity.<br/><br/>\nCommon sense.<br/><br/>\nCompassion.<br/><br/>\n</p>\nPersonal-responsibility.<br/></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-75292-2020-02-17\" id=\"heading6-75292-2020-02-17\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-75292-2020-02-17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-75292-2020-02-17\" 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 believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading6-75292-2020-02-17\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-75292-2020-02-17\" 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\tTo execute the Will of the People.<br/><br/>\n<p>To stay incorruptible.<br/><br/>\nTo be honest with constituents and other elected officials.<br/><br/>\nTo put America First.<br/><br/>\n</p>\nTo Make America Great and Keep America Great.,\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-75292-2020-02-17\" id=\"heading7-75292-2020-02-17\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-75292-2020-02-17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-75292-2020-02-17\" 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=\"heading7-75292-2020-02-17\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-75292-2020-02-17\" 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\tThat I helped make the world a better place starting with myself, and working out through family, my business, my relationship with God, and my service to others.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-75292-2020-02-17\" id=\"heading8-75292-2020-02-17\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-75292-2020-02-17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-75292-2020-02-17\" 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=\"heading8-75292-2020-02-17\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-75292-2020-02-17\" 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\tPresident Kennedy's assassination. I was just over 5-years old when it took place. I still remember that day like it was yesterday.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-75292-2020-02-17\" id=\"heading9-75292-2020-02-17\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-75292-2020-02-17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-75292-2020-02-17\" 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=\"heading9-75292-2020-02-17\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-75292-2020-02-17\" 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\tMy first job was picking produce in a farm field. I had the job one summer.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-75292-2020-02-17\" id=\"heading10-75292-2020-02-17\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-75292-2020-02-17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-75292-2020-02-17\" 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=\"heading10-75292-2020-02-17\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-75292-2020-02-17\" 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 have myriad favorite books, so I cannot answer this question.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-75292-2020-02-17\" id=\"heading11-75292-2020-02-17\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse11-75292-2020-02-17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-75292-2020-02-17\" 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=\"heading11-75292-2020-02-17\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse11-75292-2020-02-17\" 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\tSuperman.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-75292-2020-02-17\" id=\"heading12-75292-2020-02-17\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse12-75292-2020-02-17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-75292-2020-02-17\" 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=\"heading12-75292-2020-02-17\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse12-75292-2020-02-17\" 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\t\"Baby Shark\"<br/><br/>\n(I have an 21-month old grandson!)\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-75292-2020-02-17\" id=\"heading13-75292-2020-02-17\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse13-75292-2020-02-17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-75292-2020-02-17\" 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 something that has been a struggle in your life?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading13-75292-2020-02-17\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse13-75292-2020-02-17\" 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\tFeeling helpless against dishonesty and corruption, until now.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-75292-2020-02-17\" id=\"heading14-75292-2020-02-17\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse14-75292-2020-02-17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-75292-2020-02-17\" 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=\"heading14-75292-2020-02-17\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse14-75292-2020-02-17\" 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\tEradicating corruption in Washington, D.C.<br/><br/>\n<p>Bringing Americans together.<br/><br/>\nKeeping the Economy strong.<br/><br/>\nDealing with the size and cost of the Federal Government.<br/><br/>\n</p>\nProtecting our nation and our freedoms from threats, both foreign and domestic.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-75292-2020-02-17\" id=\"heading15-75292-2020-02-17\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse15-75292-2020-02-17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-75292-2020-02-17\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading15-75292-2020-02-17\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse15-75292-2020-02-17\" 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 U.S. Senate is unique in it's disproportional representation of U.S. citizens, balancing the power of smaller states against that of larger states.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-75292-2020-02-17\" id=\"heading16-75292-2020-02-17\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse16-75292-2020-02-17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-75292-2020-02-17\" 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 senators to have previous experience in government or politics?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading16-75292-2020-02-17\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse16-75292-2020-02-17\" 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\tNo.<br/><br/>\n<p>I believe it's beneficial for Senators to have real-life, transferable, competency they can bring to the Senate and to bear on America's opportunities and problems.<br/><br/>\n</p>\nI also believe that career politicians are the root cause of most of the problems and corruption We The People see in Washington, D.C.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-75292-2020-02-17\" id=\"heading17-75292-2020-02-17\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse17-75292-2020-02-17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-75292-2020-02-17\" 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 think of the filibuster?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading17-75292-2020-02-17\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse17-75292-2020-02-17\" 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 very much.<br/><br/>\nIt's a theatrical tool used by vain politicians.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-75292-2020-02-17\" id=\"heading18-75292-2020-02-17\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse18-75292-2020-02-17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-75292-2020-02-17\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat criteria would you apply when deciding whether to confirm presidential appointees?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading18-75292-2020-02-17\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse18-75292-2020-02-17\" 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\tHonesty.<br/><br/>\n<p>Common sense.<br/><br/>\nRelatable experience to the position to which they are being appointed.<br/><br/>\n</p>\nStrength of Character.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-75292-2020-02-17\" id=\"heading19-75292-2020-02-17\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse19-75292-2020-02-17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-75292-2020-02-17\" 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 it’s beneficial to build relationships with other senators?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading19-75292-2020-02-17\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse19-75292-2020-02-17\" 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, assuming they are reasonable, honest, sincere, and not corrupt.<br/><br/>\nThis thins the herd of those with who one might build relationships.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-75292-2020-02-17\" id=\"heading20-75292-2020-02-17\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse20-75292-2020-02-17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-75292-2020-02-17\" 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 senator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading20-75292-2020-02-17\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse20-75292-2020-02-17\" 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\tAnything related to eradicating corruption in the Federal Government.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse21-75292-2020-02-17\" id=\"heading21-75292-2020-02-17\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse21-75292-2020-02-17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse21-75292-2020-02-17\" 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 a current senator, why did you join your current committees?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading21-75292-2020-02-17\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse21-75292-2020-02-17\" 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\tN/A\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse22-75292-2020-02-17\" id=\"heading22-75292-2020-02-17\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse22-75292-2020-02-17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse22-75292-2020-02-17\" 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 currently a member of your party’s leadership in the U.S. Senate, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading22-75292-2020-02-17\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse22-75292-2020-02-17\" 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\tMaybe.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse23-75292-2020-02-17\" id=\"heading23-75292-2020-02-17\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse23-75292-2020-02-17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse23-75292-2020-02-17\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIs there a particular senator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading23-75292-2020-02-17\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse23-75292-2020-02-17\" 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 like Ted Cruz and Rick Scott as they've proposed term limits and line-item veto legislation.\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\nMark Pukita completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Pukita's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Successful, Conservative, Ohio, high-tech entrepreneur who believes in an America-first, MAGA, KAG, agenda. I support the current policies of President Trump almost 100%. Strong, Conservative, Republican. I believe we must send RINOs packing. I am not a big fan of the National GOP or Ohio GOP. I graduated from The Ohio State University, summa cum laude, in Electrical Engineering. Started & grew a high-tech, high-growth business that employed thousands over 24-years. I am not a career politician. I have never held public office before. I believe corruption in DC must be eradicated through: - Term Limits\n- Line Item Veto\n- Public-Only, Streamed & Recorded Lobbying\n- Outlawing Offshore Accounts - Mandatory Financial Hyper-Transparency of Candidates & Office-holders 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? Corruption in Washington, D.C. politics is the most crucial problem we need to fix to be able to govern more efficiently & effectively, and with the trust of The People. We must move significant responsibilities back to State & Local governments, from Washington, D.C., to minimize Federal Government. We need to balance the Federal budget and begin extinguishing Federal debt. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? - Eradicating Corruption in the Federal Government - Strengthing the First & Second Amendments - A Strong Economy & Business-Friendly Environment - Continued High Employment Rate - Re-engineering Our Healthcare Systems for Effectiveness & Cost Efficiency - A Strong National Defense - Care for the Environment & Climate Based on Facts - Better, Stronger, and More Pervasive Mental Health Services - Balancing the Budget & Extinguishing Debt Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? My parents, Ronald Reagan, and Jesus Christ. I would like to follow their examples because they all exuded love for their fellow man, compassion for those truly in need due to uncontrollable circumstances, honesty, common sense, and personal responsibility. Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy? Anything by Thomas Sowell. \"Atlas Shrugged\" \"Secret Empires\" \"Profiles in Corruption\" \"The Righteous Mind\" What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Conservative values. Honesty. Strength of character. Real-life experience, not a career as a politician. Willingness to fight for what's right. What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? Honesty. Integrity. Strength of character. Tenacity. Real-life experience. Belief in God. Generosity. Common sense. Compassion. Personal-responsibility. What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? To execute the Will of the People. To stay incorruptible. To be honest with constituents and other elected officials. To put America First. To Make America Great and Keep America Great., What legacy would you like to leave? That I helped make the world a better place starting with myself, and working out through family, my business, my relationship with God, and my service to others. What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time? President Kennedy's assassination. I was just over 5-years old when it took place. I still remember that day like it was yesterday. What was your very first job? How long did you have it? My first job was picking produce in a farm field. I had the job one summer. What is your favorite book? Why? I have myriad favorite books, so I cannot answer this question. If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be? Superman. What was the last song that got stuck in your head? \"Baby Shark\" (I have an 21-month old grandson!) What is something that has been a struggle in your life? Feeling helpless against dishonesty and corruption, until now. What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade? Eradicating corruption in Washington, D.C. Bringing Americans together. Keeping the Economy strong. Dealing with the size and cost of the Federal Government. Protecting our nation and our freedoms from threats, both foreign and domestic. What qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution? The U.S. Senate is unique in it's disproportional representation of U.S. citizens, balancing the power of smaller states against that of larger states. Do you believe that it’s beneficial for senators to have previous experience in government or politics? No. I believe it's beneficial for Senators to have real-life, transferable, competency they can bring to the Senate and to bear on America's opportunities and problems. I also believe that career politicians are the root cause of most of the problems and corruption We The People see in Washington, D.C. What do you think of the filibuster? Not very much. It's a theatrical tool used by vain politicians. What criteria would you apply when deciding whether to confirm presidential appointees? Honesty. Common sense. Relatable experience to the position to which they are being appointed. Strength of Character. Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other senators? Yes, assuming they are reasonable, honest, sincere, and not corrupt. This thins the herd of those with who one might build relationships. If you are not a current senator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of? Anything related to eradicating corruption in the Federal Government. If you are a current senator, why did you join your current committees? N/A If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the U.S. Senate, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role? Maybe. Is there a particular senator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after? I like Ted Cruz and Rick Scott as they've proposed term limits and line-item veto legislation.\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."}]