
Jan Schneider
Democrat | Florida
Candidate Profile
Verified Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jan Schneider
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2016
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 16
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Yale University, New Haven, Conn., Ph.D., 1975
Yale Law School, New Haven, Conn., J.D., 1973
Columbia University, New York N.Y., M.I.A., 1970
WORK & MILITARY
Law Offices of Jan Schneider, Attorney, 1993-present
Perley, Robertson, Panet, Hill & McDougal, Manager, Washington, D.C. Office, 1987-92
Law Offices of Jan Schneider, Attorney, 1982-87
Covington & Burling, Attorney, 1976-82
AFFILIATIONS
American Society of International Law, Director, International Law Association, American Branch
Director, Law of the Sea Institute, Director
Council on Ocean Law, Director, Secretary, DAVA (Sarasota)
Senior Vice Commander, Protect Our Waters, Vice President
Lemon Bay Conservancy, Director, Henry Lawrence Youth Foundation
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
U.S. Representative -- CD 13, 2002-08
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (1)
Florida Democratic Environmental Caucus
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Tampa Bay Times (P)
Bradenton Herald (P)
Democratic Environmental Caucus (G)
Democratic Progressive Caucus (G)
Democratic Women's Club of Florida (G)
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)
Hillary Clinton
Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations
New Democrat Coalition
State Democratic Party Organizations
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (13)
ActBlue
Barbara Lee
Dan Lipinski
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Husky PAC
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
Disagree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
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.
Neutral
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.
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.
Disagree
The federal government should establish Common Core as a nationwide academic standard for high school graduation.
Agree
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.
Strongly Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Agree
More restrictive gun control laws are needed to protect public safety.
Strongly 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.
Agree
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.
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.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
No Answer
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.
Strongly 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?
As set forth by Supreme Court in Roe v. Wade
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Free and equal; have rights to life, liberty and pursuit of happiness; conditionally transfer some authority and power to government to better ensure protection of rights and liberties
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Cherished and private
Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which of these best describes you?
Liberal
Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.
Books, articles, op ed pieces, letters, etc.; many political communications
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.
941-955-6595; info@VoteJan.com
Additional comment from candidate:
REVIVE OUR MIDDLE CLASS – Decline of the middle class is a crucial concern. Congress must address this, including by: (a) enacting tax relief that favors the middle class; (b) creating good jobs by investing in infrastructure, education and clean energy; (c) raising the minimum wage to a living wage; (d) closing corporate tax loopholes; and (e) protecting consumers by taking strong actions to ensure accountability on the part of financial institutions. SAVE OUR SENIORS – Social Security is vital to the residents of our area, nearly one-third of whom are current beneficiaries. To save and protect our seniors, I will fight against: (a) privatizing or partially privatizing Social Security for future seniors; (b) converting Medicare into a premium support/voucher system; and (c) privatizing the Veterans Affairs Health Care System. PRESERVE OUR DEMOCRACY -- Big-money interests are corrupting our democracy. This problem is exacerbated by the Citizens United decis
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