Mike McRedmond

Libertarian | Colorado

Candidate Profile

Leans Liberal

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Mike McRedmond


Party

Libertarian


Election Year

2020


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 15


Incumbent

No


Links


EDUCATION

University of Maryland University College, Adelphi, BS, 2000

WORK & MILITARY

U.S. Air Force, Master Sergeant, 22

AFFILIATIONS

Libertarian Party, Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

(Candidate did not provide)

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Congress CD5, 2016

Race

Previous Races

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2017)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

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

Neutral

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

Neutral

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.

Strongly Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.

Strongly Agree

I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.

Neutral

I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.

Neutral

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Abortion is a subject that should be discussed with your spouse, your pastor,your counselor or your doctor, not with a politician. Government should not be involved, not legally or financially, in these personal decisions.

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Abortion is a subject that should be discussed with your spouse, your pastor,your counselor or your doctor, not with a politician. Government should not be involved, not legally or financially, in these personal decisions.


ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

Strongly Disagree

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

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

All of it.

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

All of it.


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 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.

Strongly Disagree

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.

Strongly Disagree

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Neutral

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Neutral

I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.

Yes

I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.

Yes

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

The State is not to interfere with religious institutions or beliefs.

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

The State is not to interfere with religious institutions or beliefs.


HEALTHCARE

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.

Strongly Disagree

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?

I would not. I don't agree with any redistribution of wealth schemes. Taxation is Theft.

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

I would not. I don't agree with any redistribution of wealth schemes. Taxation is Theft.


NATIONAL SECURITY

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Strongly Disagree

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Strongly Disagree


IMMIGRATION

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

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

State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.

Strongly Disagree

State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.

Strongly Disagree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Anyone who wants to immigrate should be allowed to immigrate. Immigration has made America great. I would follow the golden rule when it comes to immigration.

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Anyone who wants to immigrate should be allowed to immigrate. Immigration has made America great. I would follow the golden rule when it comes to immigration.


EDUCATION

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Agree

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Agree

I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Disagree

I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a follower of Jesus Christ. I adhere to John 13:34-35 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a follower of Jesus Christ. I adhere to John 13:34-35 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”


ABOUT YOU

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


iVoterGuide Notes:

After the survey deadline, the candidate asked iVoterGuide to add this information: "I believe in the policy of government nonintervention. People should be left alone, and we should mind our own business."

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


iVoterGuide Notes:

After the survey deadline, the candidate asked iVoterGuide to add this information: "I believe in the policy of government nonintervention. People should be left alone, and we should mind our own business."

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

Government is evil. If you, as individual, are not allowed to rob or assault your neighbor then you can't delegate this authority to a proxy. A vote for me would be a vote for dissolution of this evil institution.

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

Government is evil. If you, as individual, are not allowed to rob or assault your neighbor then you can't delegate this authority to a proxy. A vote for me would be a vote for dissolution of this evil institution.

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

I believe representatives should be everyday common folk. If you want a lawyer, vote for a lawyer.

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

I believe representatives should be everyday common folk. If you want a lawyer, vote for a lawyer.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

No

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

No

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

As a follower of Christ, I adhere to the non-aggression principle. This principle is an ethical stance which asserts that "aggression" is inherently illegitimate. "Aggression" is defined as the "initiation" of physical force against persons or property, the threat of such, or fraud upon persons or their property. In contrast to pacifism, the non-aggression principle does not preclude violent self-defense.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

As a follower of Christ, I adhere to the non-aggression principle. This principle is an ethical stance which asserts that "aggression" is inherently illegitimate. "Aggression" is defined as the "initiation" of physical force against persons or property, the threat of such, or fraud upon persons or their property. In contrast to pacifism, the non-aggression principle does not preclude violent self-defense.


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.

Strongly Disagree

I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.

Strongly Disagree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Strongly Disagree

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Absolutely none, zero, zilch. I am no Fudd.

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Absolutely none, zero, zilch. I am no Fudd.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Strongly Agree

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Strongly Agree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree

In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?

I would vote no on all taxes because taxation is theft and the private sector can do it better. I would vote yes to remove laws and regulations that burden the people and innovation.

In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?

I would vote no on all taxes because taxation is theft and the private sector can do it better. I would vote yes to remove laws and regulations that burden the people and innovation.

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

No racism is not a threat to domestic security. The threat to domestic security is the oppressive state. End the War on Drugs. End qualified immunity. End no knock raids. These reforms are all that is needed to bring about peace.

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

No racism is not a threat to domestic security. The threat to domestic security is the oppressive state. End the War on Drugs. End qualified immunity. End no knock raids. These reforms are all that is needed to bring about peace.

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