Robert Vick in 2026 TN Governor's race
On Gun Control:
Why do citizens need AK-47s?
Q: Your opinion on "Absolute right to gun ownership"?
A: Not sure why citizens need AK-47?
Source: OnTheIssues email interview on 2026 Tennessee Governor race
Sep 22, 2026
On Health Care:
Neutral on ObamaCare
Q: Your opinion on "Expand ObamaCare"?
A: Neutral.
Source: OnTheIssues email interview on 2026 Tennessee Governor race
Sep 22, 2026
On Homeland Security:
Strength is important but arrogance is not
Q: Your opinion on "Peace through Strength"?
A: Strength is important but arrogance is not.
Source: OnTheIssues email interview on 2026 Tennessee Governor race
Sep 22, 2026
On Immigration:
Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens
Q: Your opinion on "Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens"?
A: Agree.
Source: OnTheIssues email interview on 2026 Tennessee Governor race
Sep 22, 2026
On Tax Reform:
Less taxation on the poor; reduce sales tax
Q: Your opinion on "Higher taxes on the wealthy"?
A: Less taxation on the poor would be better. Help them with sales tax on groceries. Lottery is a tax on our poor.
Source: OnTheIssues email interview on 2026 Tennessee Governor race
Sep 22, 2026
On War & Peace:
Stay out of foreign wars
Q: Your opinion on "Stay out of foreign wars"?
A: Try our best to avoid conflicts.
Source: OnTheIssues email interview on 2026 Tennessee Governor race
Sep 22, 2026
On Principles & Values:
America hasn't always followed Christian values
Q: Your opinion on "America was founded on Christian values"?
A: I believe some of our founding fathers were Christians. I'm not sure all American history follows Christian values such as slavery, trail of tears, civil war.
Source: OnTheIssues email interview on 2026 Tennessee Governor race
Sep 22, 2026
On Social Security:
Neutral on privatizing Social Security
Q: Your opinion on "Privatize Social Security"?
A: Neutral. I'd help a discussion on pro/con.
Source: OnTheIssues email interview on 2026 Tennessee Governor race
Sep 22, 2026
On Abortion:
Life begins with conception
Q: Your opinion on "Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right"?
A: I'm a Christian and believe life begins with conception. I do believe that there are situations in which the choice should be between a woman, a doctor and God. I wouldn't say unrestricted decision. There should be date limits.
Source: OnTheIssues email interview on 2026 Tennessee Governor race
Sep 22, 2026
On Budget & Economy:
Market-led recovery instead of government stimulus
Q: Your opinion on "Stimulus better than market-led recovery"?
A: I support free market.
Source: OnTheIssues email interview on 2026 Tennessee Governor race
Sep 22, 2026
On Civil Rights:
Don't require hiring women & minorities
Q: Your opinion on "Legally require hiring women & minorities"?
A: Everyone should be treated equally in hiring process.
Source: OnTheIssues email interview on 2026 Tennessee Governor race
Sep 22, 2026
On Crime:
Punishment reduces crime; so do jobs and good pay
Q: Your opinion on "Stricter punishment reduces crime"?
A: Somewhat agree. Jobs and good pay reduces crime.
Source: OnTheIssues email interview on 2026 Tennessee Governor race
Sep 22, 2026
On Drugs:
Medical marijuana is ok
Q: Your opinion on "Marijuana is a gateway drug"?
A: Agree, but I would support use for veterans and other medical issues as prescribed by physician.
Source: OnTheIssues email interview on 2026 Tennessee Governor race
Sep 22, 2026
On Education:
100% against vouchers
Q: Your opinion on "Vouchers for school choice"?
A: Just retired after 40 great years in public education. I'm 100% against vouchers.
Source: OnTheIssues email interview on 2026 Tennessee Governor race
Sep 22, 2026
On Energy & Oil:
Prioritize green energy, but balanced
Q: Your opinion on "Prioritize green energy"?
A: Taking care of our environment is important but must balance with jobs, energy, common sense.
Source: OnTheIssues email interview on 2026 Tennessee Governor race
Sep 22, 2026
On Environment:
EPA helps environment but needs common sense
Q: Your opinion on "EPA federal over-reach hurts America"?
A: EPA was established to help our environment. Common sense should also be followed.
Source: OnTheIssues email interview on 2026 Tennessee Governor race
Sep 22, 2026
On Families & Children:
Love neighbors as yourself, even LGBTQ+
Q: Your opinion on "Support transgender and LGBTQ+ rights"?
A: As a Christian, I'm taught to love my neighbors as myself.
Source: OnTheIssues email interview on 2026 Tennessee Governor race
Sep 22, 2026
On Foreign Policy:
Cooperate with our allies and UN
Q: Your opinion on "America First over UN & Globalism"?
A: We need to cooperate with our allies and UN.
Source: OnTheIssues email interview on 2026 Tennessee Governor race
Sep 22, 2026
On Free Trade:
Support free trade but buy American first
Q: Your opinion on "Support & expand free trade"?
A: Agree but support buy American first.
Source: OnTheIssues email interview on 2026 Tennessee Governor race
Sep 22, 2026
On Government Reform:
Make voter registration easier
Q: Your opinion on "Make voter registration easier"?
A: Absolutely.
Source: OnTheIssues email interview on 2026 Tennessee Governor race
Sep 22, 2026
Page last updated: Oct 18, 2026