Mike Dickinson

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Dickinson grew up in Richmond, Virginia. He earned his B.S. in criminal justice from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2002 and his Ph.D. in public policy from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2007. His professional experience includes owning a business.[1]

Organizations

As of his 2020 campaign, Dickinson was affiliated with the following organizations:[1]

Richmond Crusade for Voters

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a alumni from VCU (Virginia Commonwealth University)- have a PhD in Public Policy. I run a business that manages clubs and nightclubs. Went to Hermitage High School. Hobbies include baseball, trains, and traveling.

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?

Protect Small Business. Eliminate the god awful EEOC and other excessive government agencies. Protect the Second Amendment. If Democrats are going to entitle criminals w relaxed laws, We need to be protected from them. Deport illegal citizens. Come legally, pay taxes; if not you need to be deported.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am very blunt and outspoken. I believe all Americans have a absolute right to pursue there business without government interference. The government needs to get regulatory agencies out of the way of business. If its your business and your money- you have the absolute right to pick and choose who works for you and represents you.

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

Former Secretary of State James Baker. Patrick Henry. Donald Trump. I like bluntness and outspokeness.

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

Doing what they believe to be right. Standing up for themselves.

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

I fight hard for what I believe in

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

Space Shuttle Challenger

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

Working in public relations for the Richmond Braves.

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

Enter Sandman- Metallica

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

- You get the opportunity ti fight for real hard working americans and represent them

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

- no - its best to be controlled by no one

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

- getting America back to being great. President Trump has started the job but we have to finish it.

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

- any

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

yes