Clyde Elrod

Clyde Elrod (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Georgia's 10th Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on June 9, 2020.

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What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

Common sense gun laws, immigration, and transportation

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Transportation

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

My father, he is always hardworking and puts forth all his effort for his family while still finding time to help the people around him.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Good to Great

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Leadership, integrity, Hard work ethic

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Leadership, integrity, Hard work ethic

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To represent the district to the best of your abilities.

What legacy would you like to leave?

That a normal guy can win against a political machine and remind people that a good congressman listens to their district

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

9/11. I was 11

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Working for my fathering doing electrical work. For 4 years

What happened on your most awkward date?

My new girlfriend and I went kayaking. I paddled up to her and she accidentally hit me in the face, giving me a black eye. Later down the river I get knocked out. I come out of the water gasping for air and her kayak hits me in the back of the head nearly drowning me. Been together ever sense.

What is your favorite holiday? Why?

Christmas. I love making people happy

What is your favorite book? Why?

Count of Monte Cristo. I love the beauty in the story. The growth of the main character from nothing to a man with great importance in society.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Professor X

What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?

The floor. Its a wood grain tile that my wife and I installed ourselves. It was hard and so rewarding.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

red hot chili peppers otherside

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

I had financial struggles as soon as I moved out. As soon as I moved out my car broke down. Struggling to make monthly car payments, rent, and to just put food on the table.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

I feel we need to have an independent committee to draw lines fairly

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

initiate revenue bills, impeach federal officials, and elect the President in the case of an electoral college tie

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

I don't believe it is necessary. The incumbent shows that it is not needed

What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Healthcare, immigration, the debt, and gun laws

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Transportation and Infrastructure, Science, Space, and Technology, and Energy and Commerce

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Yes

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Term limits should be put in place for Congress.

If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

I am not looking to join leadership.

What qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution?

Confirming or rejecting treaties

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for senators to have previous experience in government or politics?

I don't think it is required

What do you think of the filibuster?

In this day and age it is a waste

What criteria would you apply when deciding whether to confirm presidential appointees?

If they are hard worker and motivated

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other senators?

Yes, definitely

If you are not a current senator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Science, Space, and Technology/ Energy and Commerce/ Education and Labor

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?

not at this point

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