Phil Anderson
Republican | Wisconsin
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Phil Anderson
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
Repr. to the Assembly, Dist. 47
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
UW-Madison, Madison, B.A., 1997
Balamand University, Beirut, M.A., 2011
WORK & MILITARY
Self employed, Realtor, 10
Green Cab of Madison, General Manager, 4
LIFT/SWCAP, Executive Director, 3
AFFILIATIONS
Exploration Academy Charter School, Board Treasurer
Holy Oak Farm, Board Member
St. Ignatius Orthodox Church, Parish Council, Adult Ed., Outreach
Pregnancy Helpline, VP of Board of Directors
Meadowood Community Center, volunteer
Grace Episcopal Mens Shelter, volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Governor, 2018
U.S. Senate, 2016
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Wisconsin Right to Life
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Never.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
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.
Strongly 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.
No Answer
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Agree
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Yes, so long as it's a free market solution.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
No Answer
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Agree
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
We must make sure that businesses are free to hire and pay people at whatever wage they are willing to work. We must also clarify and support independent contractor relationships- the government generally fights against independent contractor relationships, as it makes it more difficult for them to collect taxes. However, I believe any employment agreement with the consent of both parties should be supported by law. Lastly, we should remove fees, restrictions, red tape, any restrictions on businesses ability to thrive and succeed, insofar as businesses are not infringing on the rights of others.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Government should be barely involved in the economy. Laws against malpractice and fraud are probably sufficient.
IMMIGRATION
I support sanctuary cities.
No Answer
EDUCATION
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Disagree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
ABOUT YOU
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2012 General Election, 2014 General Election, 2016 General Election, 2018 Democratic Primary, 2018 General Election
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?
No Answer
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Although I am running as a Republican, I am and have always been a libertarian. Libertarians are very conservative in some ways, and not so in others.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I am a community leader, entrepreneur, and business owner. I know how government overreaches, and what laws should come off the books. I know how to fix the economy, and a business manager and business owner. I know how to lead, how to listen, and when to get out of the way of good people doing good things on their own.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
phil@4PhilAnderson.org 608-481-2010
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I profoundly disagree with most of what Governor Evers and Representative Jimmy Anderson want and stand for. However, the biggest crisis at hand is a lack of leadership. Both of them spend their time blaming opponents and making excuses, and both generally only represent those who voted for them. It is my promise and commitment to lead, and represent all the constituents of the 47th District, whether they vote for me or not. All people deserve representation, regardless of political alignments. I will lead all, represent all, and listen to all.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
George Washington's comment that “Religion and morality are the essential pillars of civil society” is still true today.
Strongly Agree
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Strongly Disagree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Strongly Agree
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
God created mankind to be free in their persons, families, and property. Even for those people who are non-Christian, the evidence shows that people thrive and are happy when their essential nature is supported. The founders knew that the federal government's only role should be to safeguard those rights that rightly belong to every human.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am an Orthodox Christian, the oldest 'denomination' in Christianity. In fact, I belong to the Antiochian Archdiocese- Peter was Bishop at Antioch BEFORE he went to Rome. While we do not fully understand God's plan for us and for the world, we do know that he loves us, and created us in his likeness in that we are self aware and creative. The principle of free will is essential in God's relationship with us- we are never forces to love Him, or to do good works- He loves us, wants us to do good, and if we don't and repent, he will forgive us. Christianity, personal liberty, and respect for life at all stages are complementary and mutually supportive beliefs.
