Clair Van Steenwyk Mr.
Republican | Arizona
Candidate Profile*
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Clair Van Steenwyk Mr.
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 28
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Bellflower High School, Bellflowwer, HS, 65
Cerritos Jr. College, Norwalk
WORK & MILITARY
La Tapatia Mexican Foods, Sales Mgr., 5
Mesa Food Co., Ex. VP of Sales, 5
Argas' Mexican Food Co., Division Sales Mgr., 5
Sonshine Property Mgmt., Owner Operator, 24
AFFILIATIONS
Sonshine Ministries, Founder / Funder/ Director, GOP
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
US Senate, 2012
US House, 2014
Maricopa County Recorder, 2020
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
State Republican Party Organizations (2013)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
QUESTIONNAIRE*
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Never
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Don't allow Iran to get the Nuclear Bomb, and End Trade with Nations that Support them, and maintain a Solid Relationship with Allies such as Israel.
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Strongly Disagree
This is a Matter between a legitimate Government and a Corrupt Group who lead the Palestinian movement and is a tool of Iran as well.
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
If a National Healthcare program was ever adopted it would End the Best Healthcare in the World, as even Canadians come here to get Healthcare as do Citizens from All around the World who have National Healthcare, we don't turn down Healthcare to those who can't afford it and this must continue, however the Government has No Constitutional Authority to Force Us into it as well.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None, we have a 4th Amendment Right guaranteed, and what the Federal Gov. did and AZ fell into the Power trap must Never happen again.
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Remove Property Taxes
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
The new AZ Study costing 1 Billion over 3 yrs. to decide on best way to provide water to AZ, we don't need 3 yrs., we just need to look at how over 100 yrs. ago Los Angeles solved it water problem and it's still supplying LA with Water Today, after all business have to turn on a Dime, it's past time for government to learn how to do the same.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Immigrants from around the World on a Merit system and also End Chain Migration and No Amnesty for anyone who Violated Our Immigration Laws.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
If we don't protect our Police from Lawsuits why would anyone want to Protect us, when obviously we won't Stand behind them, and no this doesn't include those who Truly Violate the Laws, but also we can't be controlled by Mobs , Attorneys, or Politicians looking to gain power, and oh yes this also includes many in the so called press.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I believe we can allocate funds for the Mentally Ill whether committing a Crime or Not, however to take Funds from Police to assist Mentally Ill isn't the answer any more than Not properly managing Foster Care is helping our children while protecting a poorly run dept.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Background checks protect us and I do believe if we examined the emotional / mental health as well, however criminals will always find a way to get a gun, and I learned this at the age of 17 when I was robbed while working in a Drive In Dairy, and again 2 yrs. later at a Gas Station and the 3rd time at another Gas Station and in Ca. we couldn't have guns to protect ourselves, and never got robbed by gun owners must Thieves.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
If you truly do this then guess we'd have to allow lawsuits for Car Accidents, Falling Down Stairs, Saws, Kitchen Knives, Bikes, etc., you get the Picture, it's not the manufacturer who Shoots the Gun or drives the Car etc. so if the Crook or Drunk / Careless Tweeting Driver harms you then Sue them.
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
It's drifted Far from it's original Charter and needs to get Restored back to that and Secure Our Borders, and Protect the Citizens of the USA Period and stay out of the States.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
Since you don't give me this I'll Add it in, I'm a Christian Constitutional America 1st Activist Candidate and believe all Legislation no matter what level of Government puts it forth must Comply with the U.S. Constitution or Be Rejected.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
www.Vanscrossroads.com
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
NO
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
Protect Our Borders, after all in AZ as most States we have more than One, and Illegal Immigration is a Present Danger to All of US and Our Children and Nations Future, Improve Education & Give the Authority to the Parents, Water Supply, Restoring Lands to AZ that the Federal Gov. now controls, Smaller Government, Ending Property Taxes for all who pay them, and Removing All Unconstitutional Laws presently in force in AZ,
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Strongly Agree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I was raised in a Christian Home, and although from 16 to 28 was more like the Prodigal Son, once I was Born Again my Life completely changed, I Founded a Christian Outreach / Halfway House, we helped people on LA's Skidrow, Hollywood Blvd. and two Weekends a month went to small village south of TJ and helped families, my wife and others did this for over 15 yrs. and we still assist people when needed and also after I retired from Business formed a Media Co. and had a Christian Talk Show and expanded it to a Christian Political Talk Show, I realize this may not mean much to some and even turn off others, however the Faith God Granted me is what guides and directs my life and is why I believe the Problems facing AZ can be fixed and also believe if we get the Right type of Leaders in DC America will be Restored to the Position its meant to be in, as it's been the most Charitable Nation ever known to Man, which is why so many want to come here, after all the American Dream is FREEDOM. God Bless You All; Clair Van Steenwyk
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
We show ID's to buy items such as Drugs, Alcohol, and to cash checks etc., and those who don't have Photo ID this can be arranged now on Smart Phones and then sending them to the County Recorders.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I'd limit Mail In Ballots due to Illness and Military service, One Day Voting, Hand Count and No Ballot Harvesting, after the U.S. Postal Service Delivered them and should be able to pick them up and deliver to County Recorders, even if it would take a special system for pick up, as this is much less costly than losing our Trust in the Voting System, the God Granted Right to Vote also comes with a Responsibility on Our Part.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Many in the Democrat Party hope to continue to Divide Americans into Groups for them to maintain a Voter Base, and use this with the aide of groups like ANTIFA, BLM, etc., and that's the real threat, as all one needs to do is look at the Videos of the Marches in our cities by these groups, Looting, Burning down buildings, businesses, attacking police etc., so ask yourselves why are they not being Prosecuted and Jailed like the so called Jan 6 misguided few in DC.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Over 360,222 Union Soldiers Died to bring Freedom to the Black Community in the South, and history show many Blacks from the North and Freed Slaves from the South joined that Battle, I hope for the Day when we Once again treat One Another as I was taught and sung about in Church with one particular Hymn: Jesus Loves All the Children of the World, be they Black, Brown, Yellow, Red or White Jesus Loves the Children of the World, and earned No Matter Our Color God Loves US, so Follow the Example.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A. I believe the EPA and other Federal Agencies have No Constitutional Authority, after all the Energy Dept. was created to make us self reliant and take us off Foreign Oil, and we were for the last couple of yrs. until the President signed Executive Orders to close Pipe Lines, End Drilling etc. so guess that only works when leadership wants us to be Free, and Education has continued to slip since Carter really pushed the ED Dept. on all of us, my take is let the Federal Gov. Protect us which is their Mandate, and the States can take care of themselves and don't believe any of us want dirty Water, Air etc.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
Energy Freedom, will give us the Time needed to Develop other sources for the Future and find new and better ways to use the Resources presently available, we don't Need to cause suffering to clean the Air etc., after all we lead the World in that, but China, India Pollute, so if any reading this if you really want to clean it up we must Limit who we Buy from Polluting Nations, if you're really serious about the Issue or if you're just pushing Green Power to Enslave us by Limiting Mobility.
