Joan Brausch
Democrat | Michigan
Candidate Profile
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Joan Brausch
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2012
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 98
Incumbent
No
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ENDORSEMENTS
OTHER (2)
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan
Equality Michigan Pride PAC
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (6)
ActBlue
Charles Brunner
Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations
Michigan List Committee
State Democratic Party Organizations
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (17)
Ellen Lipton
Emily's List
Equality Michigan
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
1. Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self interest into the fairest and most productive economic system there is, and is the key to national prosperity.
Disagree
2. Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry of persons into the country.
Agree
3. Because evolution is widely accepted, students should not be taught about intelligent design.
Strongly Agree
4. Free market competition for education dollars, rather than a government monopoly, would create a better education for all students.
Disagree
5. It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Neutral
6. States should require voters to show photo identification and prove citizenship in order to register to vote or to cast a vote.
Neutral
7. Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Disagree
8. Marriage is a union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Disagree
9. Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Disagree
10. Pure democracy is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.
Disagree
11. Who has the primary responsibility to be sure children are properly educated?
Parents, then the community to which they belong.
12. Should abortion be allowed under extenuating circumstances? If so, what circumstances?
The decision should be between a woman and her doctor.
13. What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers within the Constitution?
The men who founded our country saw what tyranny (lust for power) had done and wanted to prevent that from happpening in the newly formed government of the United States.
14. Based on the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, please arrange the following entities, starting with the highest source of authority, and continue the list in descending order of authority, skipping any that do not apply: Academia, Congress, Constitution, God, Industry, Media, Professional Sports, Supreme Court, Voters.
Constitution, Voters (We the People), Congress, Supreme Court, Academia, Industry.
15. Please list, up to six in number, the endorsements (groups or individuals) you would most like to promote.
MEA 12-B Coordinating Council in Midland, UAW, Great Lakes Bay CAP Council, AFL-CIO, Equality Michigan Pride PAC, American Federation of Teachers: Michigan, Saginaw Area Democratic Club
16. Please list your educational, military and vocational history, and any church and civic leadership positions held, and political positions held or sought.
After being an active volunteer at my church for 11 years, I decided to go back to school in my early 30s. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Religious Studies from Madonna University in Livonia, MI (1985). I have a Master's Degree in Theological Studies from St. John's Provincial Seminary in Plymouth MI (now closed)(1988). I also studied Liturgy for seven summers at Notre Dame University. I worked in my home parish professionally for almost 20 years, retiring four years ago. I was a Girl Scout leader for 7 years for my daughter's troop. I also served for 6 years for the City of MIdland on the Local Officers Compensation Board. I have been a member of the Midland County Democratic Party for over 30 years, have served on the Executive Board for over 8 years and have recently been an officer. This is my first time seeking public office.
17. What charitable, educational, religious, or political organizations have you been affiliated with as a member, contributor, or volunteer?
Midland Democratic Party, MItten Bay Girl Scout Council, Midland Area Homes, St. Labre Indian School, Nature Conservancy, Harrison Area Genealogical Society, Shelterhouse, Little Forks Conservancy.
