Cassandra McDonald
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Cassandra McDonald
Party
Republican
Election Year
2016
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 8
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Bachelors, 2013
Cleveland Marshall College of Law, Cleveland, Masters, 2016
Walden University, Minneaopolis, PhD, 2016
WORK & MILITARY
Charak Center for Health and Wellness, Addictions Therapist/Drug Court Coordinator, 2
Cuyahoga Community College, Educator, 2.4
University Hospitals, Autopsy Residency Coordinator, 2
Mediative Resolutions, LLC, Self Contractor, 3
AFFILIATIONS
National Congress of Negro Women, Member, Cuyahoga Community College
Healthcare Financial Advisory Committee Member, L.A.W.R.S. Foundation, Founder
Republican Party Cuyahoga County, Central Committee Member, Legal Aid Society
Pro Bono Legal Clinic Student Volunteer, ACLU, Trained as Civil Rights Activists and Volunteer
Towards Employment, Re Entry Volunteer, Cleveland Marshall College of Law - Legal Research
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Central Committee Member, 0.4
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State Representative, District 8, 1st
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
OTHER (1)
Ohio Right to Life
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Jack Schron, County Councilman
Rev. Jimmy Gates
Black Votes Matter
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
Disagree
Election of judges by the people for a definite term of office is the best way to select judges.
Agree
More restrictive gun control laws are needed to protect public safety.
Neutral
Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry into the country.
Agree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States.
Agree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self-interest into the most productive economic system there is.
Agree
There should be a strict constitutional spending limit for state and local governments that would tie the rate of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
No Answer
Marijuana should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol.
Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
No Answer
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.
Agree
Free-market competition for education dollars, rather than a government monopoly, would create a better education for all students.
Neutral
Where minor children are involved, divorce laws should be reformed to include mutual consent of both parents and an increased waiting period, unless there is fault or abuse.
Neutral
The Ten Commandments should not be displayed in public school buildings.
Disagree
Business owners should be required by law to bake cakes, provide flower arrangements, etc., for same-sex weddings, even when these activities would infringe on their sincerely-held religious beliefs.
Disagree
Our state should participate in the nationwide Common Core standards for high-school graduation.
Strongly Disagree
Physician-assisted suicide should be legal.
Disagree
The more people live by Judeo-Christian values, the less government is needed.
Neutral
Islamic law (Sharia) does not pose a threat to the United States and its Constitution.
No Answer
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with public funds.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Neutral
Planned Parenthood should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Disagree
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
I believe that the nature of mankind "wanting" to be self governed, but in most aspects unable to be self governed has an impact to this question. We as a people mostly want limited interaction of government in our everyday lives. It is not that this is not granted, but the enforcement of both substantial and fundamental rights within the Constitution is ambiguous to society's interpretation. Especially in the sense of viewing our Constitution from a moral and legal perspective.
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.
1. God, 2. Constitution, 3. Supreme Court, 4. Voters, 5th, Congress, 6th Academia, 7th Industry, 8th Media, 9th Professional Sports.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Abortion should be allowed in the event of rape. We focus on the abuse and death of fetus, yet lose focus that a child birthed is more likely to fall victim to those same circumstances. I definitely encourage alternative ways to save a fetus's, unborn child's life. But, realistically, that is not how it is all the time. In the case of incest, and molestation. The argument has been that the unborn child has nothing to do with that and they are right. However, what happens to the child victim of the unborn child? I am totally against using abortion as a form of birth control. We have to take preventative, cautious measures. This even for the safety and life of the mother.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
My spiritual beliefs and values are always God first. The creator did not separate sin from sin, but weighs sin according to HIS metrics which are far from human understanding and comprehension. I believe that having a spiritual foundation is the foundation to everything that is to live, and act according to Gods principals as much as we humanly and possibly can. Even the most destitute, deprived, and broken member of society can prevail with the acknowledgement of God or a higher power. God is and should be a part of everything that we do.
Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which of these best describes you?
Somewhat Conservative
Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.
1. Amendments 21. I disagree. The Federal Supreme Court decided in the case of "Obergfells vs. Hodges", they had a fundamental right to the pursuit happiness, even if it is the same sex. When the government chooses to interfere with the union of these couples under the covenant of God, it re-positions itself to take a religious stance. Therefore no longer separating church and state. Government should not act as religious institution. 16. In a place of business or anywhere else, there should be no discrimination. We don't chose when to practice Civil Rights. 19. Does not have to be limited to the values of that religion. We need to take into account moral, religious, and personal values of others. One size does not fit all. 13. I would welcome it but fear mass production of educational institutions capitalizing on profit instead of educational value 14. Include also absentee parent clause. No wait period. 15. We accept religious dress, observe religious holidays. Why not?
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.
Electcassandramcdonald@gmail.com (216) 303-4680
Additional comment from candidate:
Please note that I have answered these questions to the best of my ability. Some I was able to immediately answer, others required greater thought. Even more so some other questions, I would have elaborated more on to give you the viewers a better understanding. I thank you in advance.
