Paul L Nuchims

Democrat | Washington

Candidate Profile

Leans Liberal

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Paul L Nuchims


Party

Democrat


Election Year

2016


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 6


Incumbent

No


Links

Facebook

EDUCATION

Carnegie Mellon U., Pittsburgh, Doctor of Arts, 1977

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Master of Fine Arts, 1960

Wayne State U., Detroit, Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1957

WORK & MILITARY

American Assoc, of University Professors, State President, 5 years

AFFILIATIONS

American Association of University Professors, WV state President, People Conserned About Methyl Isocyanate

West Virginia State University, Chair, Professor, Department of Art

Western Michigan University, Assistant Professor, Department of Art

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).

Strongly Disagree

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

No Answer

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.

No Answer

The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.

No Answer

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.

No Answer

The federal government should establish Common Core as a nationwide academic standard for high school graduation.

Disagree

I oppose the resettlement of Syrian refugees into the U.S. without proper vetting.

No Answer

Current regulations on domestic oil exploration and drilling are more restrictive than are necessary.

Strongly Disagree

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.

Agree

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.

No Answer

More restrictive gun control laws are needed to protect public safety.

Agree

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 enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self-interest into the most productive economic system there is.

No Answer

Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions until they are economically feasible.

Strongly Agree

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States.

Disagree

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.

Agree

The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.

No Answer

Planned Parenthood should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.

Disagree

Marijuana should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol.

Agree

Islamic law (Sharia) does not pose a threat to the United States and its Constitution.

No Answer

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.

Constitution, Voters, Congress, Supreme Court,

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Request of the pregnant woman.

What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?

Checks and balances necessary to allow for cooling of passions so that the wisest decisions take place.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

There is an overlap between our human physical and intellectual capabilities, our experiences during life we call culture, that results in our (my) carefully thought out moral compass.

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.

Did not answer

E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.

Did not answer

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