Values
Pro-life: I believe in the value and the potential of every human life. I will vigorously defend the right to life of the unborn and our
elderly, and I will actively support policies that offer women
non-violent choices and opportunities when faced with a crisis
pregnancy. As the father of six, I understand first hand the
responsibilities and joys of parenthood and the gift that every child
is to our world.
Pro-Second Amendment: Hunting and gun ownership is part of the
Wisconsin way of life. I will always protect and defend our
Constitutional right to bear arms.
Pro-Traditional Marriage: I believe in the definition of marriage as
a union between one man and one woman. I voted for the 2006 Wisconsin
amendment defining marriage between a man and woman and I do not favor
any government-sanctioned union/arrangement that looks like
traditional marriage. However, I am not opposed to people entering
into contracts for the purposes of inheritance, medical decisions,
etc. All Americans, regardless of sexual orientation, have a right to
make legal contracts and arrangements with each other and deserve the
respect and dignity afforded to all citizens.
Judicial Philosophy: I believe in the U.S. Constitution and I am a
strict constructionist. Our Constitution is not a “living, breathing
document” to be interpreted to meet the political goals of any
particular jurist. Judicial activism undermines representative
democracy and I will only support jurists who strictly interpret the
Constitution.

