Murray Sabrin
Republican | New Jersey
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Murray Sabrin
Party
Republican
Election Year
2014
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Senator
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Hunter College, New York, BA, 1968
Lehman College, New York, MA, 1971
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, Ph.D., 1981
WORK & MILITARY
Ramapo College of New Jersey, Professor of Finance, 1985-present
American Institute for Economic Research, Senior Economist, 1979-1982
New York City Public Schools, Teacher, 1968-1972
AFFILIATIONS
Ludwig von Mises Institute, Member, Financial Executives Institute
Member, Foundation for Economic Education, Member
Future of Freedom Foundation, Member, Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative
Founding Trustee, Alliance for Monetary Education, President
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
US Senate, 2008
US Senate, 2000
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
OTHER (1)
Ron Paul
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Ron Paul
Senator Michael Doherty
Senator Steve Oroho
Assemblywoman Alison Littell McHose
Assemblyman Parker Space
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Carl Davis
David Simpson
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 are the key to national prosperity.
Strongly Agree
2. It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
3. The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.
Strongly Agree
4. Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry of persons into the country.
Strongly Agree
5. The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) should be repealed by Congress.
Strongly Agree
6. Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
7. Marriage is a union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
8. Efforts to bring Islamic law (shariah) to America do not pose a threat to our country and its Constitution.
Strongly Disagree
9. Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
10. Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions when these are not economically feasible.
Strongly Disagree
11. More restrictive gun control laws are needed now to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
12. 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 Disagree
13. People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
14. The federal government should establish nationwide standards (such as Common Core) for high-school graduation.
Strongly Disagree
15. What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers within the Constitution?
I believe the Founders realized that "power corrupts" and therefore created a constitutional republic with check and blanches so absolute power would not become entrenched. Thus, the Founders' vision for America is based on the separation of powers between the three branches of government and cognizant of the fact that states and local government--the institutions closest to the people-- should have primary jurisdiction regarding laws and rules that govern civil society.
16. Briefly list three (3) political or legislative issues of most concern to you, and explain why each is important to you.
The Federal Reserve's continuing manipulation of the monetary system which destabilizes our economy. Article I Section 8 outlines the authorized duties of the federal government. Federal spending is therefore not consistent with the constitution. I will work to create a constitutional budget, which will rein in government spending and lay the groundwork for a stronger economy by ending crony capitalism. Our civil liberties are under attack by the federal government Our precious rights are hanging by a thread because President Obama signed Executive Order 13603 two years ago which would five him dictatrorial powers over the economy, and would limit the exercise of our rights guaranteed by the constitution.
17. Should abortion be allowed under extenuating circumstances? If so, what circumstances?
We should all work to create a cultural shift in this country that this dreadful procedure would only be acceptable to be used in the extraordinary circumstance to protect the life of the mother. As a US Senator I would sponsor and vote for legislation to protect and promote life and would oppose anti-life justices to the US Supreme Court.
18. 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.
God, constitution, voters.
19. Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe there is a Supreme Being; our "Creator" as outlined in the Declaration of Independence who endowed us with unalienable Rights. I did not grow up in a religious household, yet we celebrated the Jewish holidays as part of our cultural heritage. I deeply believe in several basic principles such as the Golden Rule and the nonaggression principle, which states that no one can initiate force against an innocent human being, and that force is only justifiable to defend your life and property.
