

Rafael Dagnesses
Republican | California
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Rafael Dagnesses
Party
Republican
Election Year
2016
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 26
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
California State University Northridge, Northridge, 1985
University of Phoenix, Phoenix AZ, 1991
WORK & MILITARY
United States Marine Corps, Gunnery Sergeant, 1983-2008
Los Angeles Police Department, Police Officer, 1987-1995
Glendale Police Department, Reserve Police Officer, 1986-1987
AFFILIATIONS
Marine Corps League, Donor, Wounded Warrior
Donor, Make a Wish Foundation, Donor
Operation Smile, Donor, Semper Fi Fund
Donor, St. Jude's Children Cancer Research, Donor
President Reagan Det. 597 Marine Corps League, Member, American Cancer Society
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
N/A
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
U.S. House, 2014
ENDORSEMENTS
OTHER (1)
Cafe Con Leche Republicans
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Rosario Marin, United States Treasurer ret.
Buck McKeon, Chairman Armed Services (CA-25th) Ret
Elton Gallegly, Congressman (CA26thCD) Ret.
Steve Knight, Congressman (CA-25thCD)
Sean Reyes, Attorney General State of Utah
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Romney Victory Inc.
State Republican Party Organizations
Steve Knight
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Howard "Buck" McKeon
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Jeff Gorell
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Jeff Gorell
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
Strongly Agree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
No Answer
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Agree
The U.S. military should wait for militant Islamic groups to directly threaten our national security on our shores, rather than eradicate them now wherever they may be worldwide.
Strongly Disagree
The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.
Strongly Agree
I support legislation such as the First Amendment Defense Act (FADA) that would prohibit discrimination against individuals, organizations and small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Agree
The federal government should establish Common Core as a nationwide academic standard for high school graduation.
Strongly Disagree
I oppose the resettlement of Syrian refugees into the U.S. without proper vetting.
Strongly Agree
Current regulations on domestic oil exploration and drilling are more restrictive than are necessary.
Strongly Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
More restrictive gun control laws are needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
The founders established pure democracy in the Constitution because they believed that it is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self-interest into the most productive economic system there is.
Strongly Agree
Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions until they are economically feasible.
Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States.
Strongly Agree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with public funds.
No Answer
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
Strongly Agree
Planned Parenthood should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Agree
Marijuana should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol.
Disagree
Islamic law (Sharia) does not pose a threat to the United States and its Constitution.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Did not answer
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Did not answer
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Did not answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Did not answer
Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which of these best describes you?
Did not answer
Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.
Did not answer
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.
Did not answer
Additional comment from candidate:
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