

Marilyn Rasmussen
Democrat | Washington
Candidate Profile
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Marilyn Rasmussen
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2016
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 2
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Roosevelt High, Seattle, '57
Un iv. of Washington, Seattle, no, '59
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Our Lady of Good Council Catholic Church, Eatonville school Board '80 - '87
Local 81
4-H Leader 15 years, Future Farmers of America volunteer
Marymount Housing Board member 25 years
Autism advocate volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
House of Representatives, '86 -'93
Senate, '93 -2008
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
J.T Wilcox
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Karen Fraser
Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (22)
American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations
Communication Workers of America
International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers
International Association of Firefighters
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
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.
Agree
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.
Strongly Disagree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Disagree
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.
Disagree
Marijuana should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol.
Strongly Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Neutral
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.
Disagree
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.
Neutral
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.
Neutral
Our state should participate in the nationwide Common Core standards for high-school graduation.
Neutral
Physician-assisted suicide should be legal.
Strongly 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.
Neutral
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with public funds.
Neutral
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?
Did not 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.
Did not answer
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Did not answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a lifelong Catholic, mother of seven and grandmother of nineteen, a cattle farmer, property owner, lived on the same farm for fifty-six years and an active community volunteer. I believe in public education and caring for our children, the elderly and those with disabilities. I strongly support our teachers, law enforcement, firefighters, our military and Veterans. I think that everyone should respect and honor all those who serve this great nation and our citizens.
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.
marilyn@rainierconnect.com
Additional comment from candidate:
Democracy / Representative Government means that all citizens have a voice in how they are govern. An elected official may have personal opinions but they must uphold the Constitution and represent all of the citizens to the best of their ability. Access, communication and listening and then making wise and just decisions is the ability I will continue to bring for the citizens of the 2nd Legislative district.
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