
Lynn Richardson
Republican | Maryland
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Lynn Richardson
Party
Republican
Election Year
2016
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Senator
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
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WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
It's About The Kids Education Organization, Board Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
Agree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Disagree
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.
Strongly Disagree
The U.S. military should wait for militant Islamic groups to directly threaten our national security on our shores, rather than eradicate them now wherever they may be worldwide.
Strongly Disagree
The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.
Agree
I support legislation such as the First Amendment Defense Act (FADA) that would prohibit discrimination against individuals, organizations and small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Agree
The federal government should establish Common Core as a nationwide academic standard for high school graduation.
Strongly Disagree
I oppose the resettlement of Syrian refugees into the U.S. without proper vetting.
Agree
Current regulations on domestic oil exploration and drilling are more restrictive than are necessary.
Strongly Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Neutral
More restrictive gun control laws are needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
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 Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self-interest into the most productive economic system there is.
Strongly Agree
Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions until they are economically feasible.
Strongly Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States.
Strongly Agree
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
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
Strongly Agree
Planned Parenthood should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Disagree
Marijuana should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol.
Neutral
Islamic law (Sharia) does not pose a threat to the United States and its Constitution.
Strongly Disagree
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, Supreme Court, Congress
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
A woman must be allowed to control her own health and if that includes a choice for abortion, so be it....except such a decision should be made within the first 30 days, thereafter, the choice should remain for raising a child or allowing the child to be adopted.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
The adage that "absolute power corrupts absolutely" is not as old as the Constitution, but the concept was alive and well before and has been since the Constitution was crafted. The scepter of power for our country cannot be held in one place. This was wise, because they ensured we would have no kings or dictators, in spite of "executive orders."
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in honesty (sometimes crafted in a way not to be brutal.) I am very spiritual, as I truly believe in God and the wonders of the universe, but am not religious. I believe that all things will balance in the end, even if we aren't there to see it. I am loyal. I take care of my family. I have no tolerance for stupidity.
Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which of these best describes you?
Moderate
Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.
I do not need to "defend" my answer.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.
contact@richardsonforussenate.org; 410-493-4984
Additional comment from candidate:
I am a regular citizen, who can take that first step in a new direction--away from "business as usual." I would go for one term, then come home, like our founders did, and open the door to the next generation of regular candidates. That is how we can affect real change. I am someone who is not going to DC to attack or fight, but to build relationships & consensus. Most people can agree on many things, so let's start there. Then we can work on finding reasonable, more SIMPLE solutions on the important matters where there is disagreement.
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