Joe Grandanette
No Party Affiliation | Iowa
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Joe Grandanette
Party
No Party Affiliation
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 3
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Drake University, Des Moines, Bacherlors, 1987
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Society of Italian Americans, member, Knights of Columbus
member, republican party, member
Hibernians, former member, Des Moines Umpire Assoicaition
former member, School Board Member, former member
Park and Recreation member, former member, Elks
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State Representative, 2004
Polk County Supervisor, 2002
Race
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations
State Republican Party Organizations
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
National Federation of Independent Business
Republican Women's Organizations
State Republican Party Organizations
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Agree
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.
Agree
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Agree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Agree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
Additional regulations are needed to prevent climate change.
Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Agree
The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Agree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Disagree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Disagree
It is OK for Congress to exempt itself from compliance with laws applicable to all citizens.
Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Disagree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
The United States should protect its sovereignty from the United Nations.
Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Agree
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
When the life of the mother is in danger. I think we should have a system all over the country where we have couples who cannot conceive be ready to adopt babies from Rape and Incest
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Enforce the laws on the books. Build the wall .E Verify everyone.Send everyone home who has overstayed their Visas. People coming from countries of Islam need to be extreme vetted. Fill out the forms just like everyone else and go to the end of the line. keep the fight in Islamic countries. We need to go to the masques in our country and see what they are preaching about.Trust but Verify We need to do everything we can to protect the American citizens
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Mankind is greedy. Mankind makes mistakes.Mankind does not follow the Golden Rule. With all of these faults the Founders made sure that we follow the Constitution and the Rule of Law
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I was baptized a Catholic. I went to catholic grade school and high school. My mom and dad taught us right from wrong. I follow the Catholic doctrine and I do believe in God. I believe there is a heaven and hell. And what we do on earth will decide where we go after death.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
What is the difference between very conservative and conservative. It is the same. Just as liberal. if you are very liberal you are liberal. Why did you not have the same answer for Moderate. Are you very moderate or somewhat moderate. You do not have those options. Just my opinion
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
we need to bring back more insurance companies to the table for health insurance. We need to defund Obamacare and bring health care back to the states. Get all of the people out of the emergency rooms and send them to clinics. Have competition between insurance companies and be able to cross state lines. Competition will bring down the cost of premiums and deductibles Medicare for only who need it. Take out all of the fraud in claims and people who should not be on medicare. Get people back to work so that the employer will have insurance for their employees.I am open to all suggestions.Iowa will have 2 more insurance companies by the first of the year who will provide health insurance. This will give more options and hopefully lower premiums and deductibles
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Government needs to stay out of the way. Keep taxes lower regulations less that have nothing to do with owning a business and make all trade agreements good for the American worker and owner.
What changes should be made to the tax code?
2018 Federal Income Tax Brackets and New Tax Rates. The new tax rules retain seven federal income tax brackets, but tax rates and thresholds have changed. In 2018, there are seven federal tax brackets: 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35% and 37%. The bracket depends on taxable income and filing status. We are taxed way too much. People do not mind to pay their fair share . We have our own local taxes sales school, property and state. The American people want fair taxes for everyone. Maybe a federal sales tax would solve the problem. Get rid of everyone else. This would have to go to a vote to the American citizens. and start with 1 or 2 states to begin with. Trial run
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Unemployment is at its lowest ever. I support President Trump shoulder to shoulder on his trade deals. Start all over with trade deals with all countries. Repatriate all of the money from offshore. Bring back these company from other countries. Lower the business rate of tax so we can compete with all of the countries all over the world.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
Take out the fraud in Social Security. Stop borrowing from the social security to fund other bills. Do not pass laws that are not funded. We need to have a trial run with raising the benefit age. Start with 1 state and see how it works. Also start getting out of Social Security. for Example. anyone over 40 keeps their social security. anyone from 20 to 40 can have social security benefits when retired or have the option not too take social security out of their checks. Anyone who starts working with their 1st check has no social security taken out of their check and will not rely on social security when they retire. They will have none. Start with 1 state work out the kinks and then add more states Also work with the age requirement for those who want social security and those who do not want it.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
My lifetime skills have put me into position to run for this office. I taught elementary physical education for 27 years. I organized the Windsor Olympics for my school for 27 years. It was a elementary track meet. I owned Say Hello To Joes my own sport nutrition store for 14 years. I had to hire and fire and pay my bills and work hard to keep the doors open. The new owners raised my rent 1 thousand dollars 4 years ago. I closed it down. I coached high school basketball and baseball. I umpired and referred softball baseball and basketball at the high school and college level I have owned and still own rental property and managed my dads rental property. I ran my dads business Bernies Deli for 6 years before my teaching career. I was the Polk county leader for Governor Tommy Thompson who ran for President 2008 and I was the east side organizer for Steve Forbes who ran for president in 2000. I had to make many decisions that effected my students, my business, my players and colleagues
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
mrg2016@outlook.com 515 710 0798
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I will always Work Hard. You can Trust Me. I will always Tell the Truth. I WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN . You have My Word. Integrity does count. Joe Grandanette Mr.G
