
Mike Winton
Independent | Tennessee
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mike Winton
Party
Independent
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 4
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Grundy County High School, Tracy City, yes, 72
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Lions, Member, President, Ruritan
Member, Disaster Relief Baptist, chain saw and mud out
Missionary, Participant supporter, Rutledge Falls Missionary Baptist Church
Sunday School Teacher, Assistant Mission Director, Rutledge falls Baptist, Member
Senior Citizens Center Bedford Co, Board Member, Pregnancy Crisis Center
Contributor, Tn Right for Life, Contributor
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
none
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
U.S. Congress 6th District Tn, 2014
Race
Previous Races
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Phil Bredesen (2018)
State Democratic Party Organizations (2018)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
Mike Winton completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I wouldn't call this abortion, but a severe medical decision where the Mother and or Child is in eminent danger.
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
A simple tax code should be developed that we all pay our fair share
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
Pay unto Caesar which is Caesar"s Give unto God what is God's
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Only in the case of National Health Risk and vaccination is proven to be the best option for a healthy people, with decreasing the risk and danger to others
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
B. I would change one word in the statement. Change "who want it", to "who financially must have it"
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
C
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Neutral
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Terrorism is an unidentifiable enemy, National security measures must stay in place.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
I do support a strong border and legal immigration. I do however feel our immigration laws and the amounts of extreme charges to an individual to become an American citizen should be looked at.
State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.
Neutral
Government is to large now, but if the word illegal immigrants should answer that question
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Any completely vetted person that has followed the letter of the law that meets our immigration policy
VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
God made us each as an individual male or female. I understand that persons can feel they have different tendencies or relate their orientation differently and I don't judge those people in fact they deserve representation with taxation. I also believe that we as a people don't have the right to infuse our personal feeling as an individual sector of society . God commanded us to love our neighbor as our self. He also doesn't want us to be selfish and puffed up about our self
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe That God so loved the world he gave his only begotten Son as a sacrifice for our sins. I believe the Christ Jesus Died on the cross was buried and on the third day arose and became victorious over death. Today he sits at the right hand of God almighty as our intercessor.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
It's really simple, allow state and local government to establish their laws and enforce them.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Neutral
You will never resolve race issues unless its not a factor
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I hate the fact that racism exist.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A If we ever are to decrease the deficit we must make Government smaller
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Lean Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
I have said before if I needed to tell someone I'm a Christian, I must not be doing a very good job at showing it. My personal face book page should be sufficient I think, Michael Winton
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I believe the most effective way to Govern for We The People is as an Independent. I would like to ask for your vote and support. We have become separated by party politics and biased media outlets. Our existing approval rating for our representatives is at 18%, voter turn out at all time lows and we wonder why. Our country is over 30 trillion dollars in debt and no one screaming at the top of their lungs stop the hemorrhaging. I know how important and how very much a transparent government is wanted. Ronald Reagan said "The best social program is a job" I will add a good paying Job. I know the meaning of an honest days work for an honest days pay. Ladies and gentlemen of America's workforce I appreciate your contribution everyday to your families but also to our communities. Lets work harder to build more America and sale more America. Lets work to cut the taxes of the citizens of this great country by controlling our waste and spending. Our education system is so out of touch with reality and overtaken with bureaucracy that Teachers can't teach and children can't learn so our society suffers. School safety is a top priority and I will meet with the professionals on how to fix it. I believe we need term limits in place, and I am personally will only hold this office for 10 years, after that, someone else needs to step up. I have been told by the so called professionals that to be taken serious I should raise $450,000.00 to become a legitimate candidate. I say that is a bunch of bull crap. I'm more interested in raising 150,000 votes and serving the people. If you want the same old stuff, the same old excuses and a representative that you haven't seen in years then you don't need to vote for me, When elected I'm coming to your towns, I'm coming to your schools, Your Churches and your ballgames. God Bless Mike Winton
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
We don't need anymore.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
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