Michael Cloud

Cloud was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and graduated from Miamisburg High School in Ohio.[1] He earned a bachelor's degree from Oral Roberts University.[1] He served on the Texas State Executive Republican Committee and as chairman of the Victoria County Republican Party. His professional experience includes owning Bright Ideas Media and serving as the media and communications director at Faith Family Church in Victoria, Texas.[2]

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What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

1) Limiting federal spending

2) Protecting our constitutional liberties, including 2nd Amendment

3) Fixing our border security problem[4][5]

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

My overarching priority is changing the culture of corruption in Washington. Congress plays by a different set of rules than regular Americans, whether they are exempting themselves from laws they force on the public or taking advantage of their offices to protect themselves from challengers. One area where this culture has taken root is federal spending; our nation is $20 trillion in debt due to the federal government’s unwillingness to make hard choices. I will fight to get spending under control so we do not pass on this crushing debt to our children and grandchildren. I am also passionate about protecting individual liberties, such as the 2nd Amendment and religious liberty, from a federal government that often shows little regard for our God-given rights affirmed in the Constitution.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[5]

Cloud’s campaign website stated the following:

Federal Spending and Debt:

Over the past ten years, our nation’s debt has exploded, climbing past $20 trillion dollars. The debate between Republicans and Democrats in Congress seems to be over whether it is better to go bankrupt in 10 years or 20 years. Without a serious congressional commitment to responsible spending cuts, our country will remain on a path to fiscal ruin. We need people of courage in Washington if we are going to bring spending under control.

“No pecuniary consideration is more urgent, than the regular redemption and discharge of the public debt.”

– George Washington

Economy and Jobs:

Freedom leads to prosperity. Michael’s top priorities include fostering job creation and unleashing the innovative potential of the American people by cutting back federal regulations and simplifying our convoluted tax code.

“A wise and frugal government…shall leave them otherwise free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned. This is the sum of good government.”

— Thomas Jefferson

National Defense:

Providing for the common defense is one of the most important legitimate Constitutional responsibilities of our federal government. Michael Cloud is committed to ensuring that the United States military has the resources necessary to combat terrorism, counter enemy nations, and protect the life and liberty we hold dear.

“To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.”

– George Washington

The 2nd Amendment:

Our Founding Fathers knew that the only defense against tyranny was an armed citizenry. Michael Cloud will protect your right to keep and bear arms.

“The Constitution shall never be construed to prevent the people of the United States who are peaceable citizens from keeping their own arms.” – Samuel Adams

Health Care:

The federal government has made a wreck of our health insurance system, and Texans are now experiencing skyrocketing premiums with less coverage. Obamacare must be repealed, and health care must be driven by a market-oriented approach that brings down costs and expands access to quality care. We must also ensure taxpayer dollars are not spent on abortion.

“The most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.”

– Ronald Reagan

Education:

As the father of three children and husband of a public school teacher, Michael understands our urgent need to provide a quality education for all of our nation’s students. Our bureaucratic approach to education is failing our students. We need to free teachers to teach and provide parents greater input in educational choices for their children.

“The philosophy of the school room in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next.”

– Abraham Lincoln

Border Security and Immigration:

Our immigration system is in desperate need of reform, beginning with securing the border and upholding the rule of law.

Veterans:

Our nation must keep its promise to the men and women who have served. We owe our veterans a tremendous debt and must ensure veterans have access to quality health care and education.

“For it has been said, all that a man hath will he give for his life; and while all contribute of their substance the soldier puts his life at stake, and often yields it up in his country’s cause. The highest merit, then is due to the soldier.”

– Abraham Lincoln

Agriculture and Property Rights:

Texans are leaders in agriculture and the best stewards of Texas land. Our farmers and ranchers do not need the EPA or other government agencies interfering with property rights or passing unnecessary, intrusive regulations.

“…it is not for the advantage of the public to deprive an individual of his property – or even to retrench the least part of it by a law or a political regulation.” – Charles Montesquieu

Energy:

We are blessed as a nation to possess abundant resources. We must continue to pursue energy independence.

Religious Liberty:

The Constitution is clear that the free exercise of religion shall not be prohibited. Michael will stand strong against government attempts to discriminate against people of faith.

“Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports.”

– George Washington

Family Values:

The essential building block of a healthy, productive society is the family. Yet political forces are at work to discriminate against and destroy this sacred institution. We need Representation that recognizes the essential role of the family — and works to enact policies that recognize parental rights, respect marriage and protect life.

“All great change in America begins at the dinner table.”

– Ronald Reagan

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—Michael Cloud’s campaign website (2018)[6]