Morgan Philpot is the Republican candidate for U.S. House District 2. His opponents are Dave Glissmeyer (U), Wayne HIll (U), Randall Hinton (C), and Jim Matheson (D)(incumbent).

His website is www.Philpotforcongress.com, Facebook page can be found by clicking here, and you can follow him on Twitter at @morganphilpot. He can be reached via email at morgan@jmphilpot.com.

Here are Morgan’s answers to my absurd questions:

1)       How long have you lived in your district and what made you move there in the first place? I’ve lived in the 2^nd District since 1995. I moved here after marrying my wife to attend the U.

2)       What does your family look like (married; kids; pets)? I am married to my wife Natalie and we have five children, one leopard gecko, and two fish.

3)       What do you drive? A Honda Accord.  What is your dream vehicle? The Millennium Falcon.

4)        What was the last book you finished? The Hunger Games.

5)       What is your favorite store and/or restaurant in your district? Favorite restaurant is Tucano’s, the whole family loves it.

6)        Turn your head to the right, what do you see? Lake Powell.

7)       In 25 words or less, explain why you are a Republican. Because of my time as an intern in the Clinton White House, and abortion.

8)       Who would win if a bear and a shark fought each other (feel free to explain)? It depends on which one has his conceal and carry permit.

9)       In 50 words or less, explain why you want to be a public servant. For my wife, my children, for peace, prosperity, and because it’s the right thing to do.

10)   What was the last cultural event you went to? The Altamont Longhorn Days celebration.

11)   What are the three things you plan to fight for when elected? A limited federal government, a balanced budget, and more local and state control of public lands.

12)   Do you know what OMGWTFBBQ stands for? That is totally incoherent.

13)   What is the most important amendment in the Bill of Rights? The First.

14)   What is your favorite band? Creedence Clearwater Revival.

15)    If you could change one thing about your district, what would it be? It’s Congressman ;)

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