Dr. Ben Carson (Republican)

Personal Information: 

Dr. Ben Carson (Republican)

Born: September 18, 1951 (age 64)

             Detroit, MI

Alma Mater: Yale University (B.A.)

                            University of Michigan (M.D.)

Spouse: Candy Carson

Children: Rhoeyce, Ben Jr., Murray

Positions Held:

– Neurosurgeon, Johns Hopkins Hospital

– No political background.

Campaign Views:

Environment: Carson does not believe in global warming.

“There’s always going to be either cooling or warming going on. As far as I’m concerned, that’s irrelevant. What is relevant is that we have an obligation and a responsibility to protect our environment.”

Marijuana: Carson is for medical marijuana but against its recreational use as he believes it is a gateway drug.

LGBT: Carson strictly believes that marriage should be between a man and a woman.

“Give gays rights, but not marriage, because it is a choice.”

Education: Carson firmly believes that education is the cornerstone for success for our country.

“If we would spend on education half the amount of money that we currently lavish on sports and entertainment, we could provide complete and free education for every student in this country.”

Jobs: Carson believes that “minimum wage should probably be raised.”  He also does not support unions as he believes that they focus too much on power and not future generations.

Fact Checking: Carson made a false statement regarding the ICE and their efforts to stop deportation of illegals in Yuma County.