
Michael J "Mike" Barkley
Democrat | California
Candidate Profile*
Far Left
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Michael J "Mike" Barkley
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 5
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Armstrong College Law School, Berkeley, JD, 1980
WORK & MILITARY
United States Navy, e-5, 1964-1967
AFFILIATIONS
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
elected California Democratic Party delegate, various
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
City Council, City of Manteca, 1990
ENDORSEMENTS*
LIBERAL (10)
California Labor Federation
California Young Democrats (CYD)
California Democratic Party
*Sheet Metal Worker's Local 104
*Democratic Women in Action - Fresno
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
California Democratic Party; AFL-CIO
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (51)
Barbara Lee (2023)
Katie Porter (2023)
Leaders We Deserve (2023)
Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations (2023)
Lucy McBath (2023)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Center for Freethought Equality (2024)
ActBlue (2022)
Communication Workers of America (2022)
Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations (2022)
OTHER INFORMATION
Key Positions from Vote Smart.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Disagree
Well, yes they should be safe, but once safe, stop messing with the people who need them.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
all
Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?
Constitutional Amendment: A woman's right to control her own body shall not be infringed.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Reverse the Trump Tax Cut
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Strongly Disagree
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
Yes
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
It is a Constitutional requirement.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Agree
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
All
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
A)
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
A) & B) , Folks, WWIII has already started, being waged in Ukraine. As with WWII, the Axis Powers are Putin, Iran, and North Korea
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes, but there should be requirements: 1) Abolish apartheid, 2) Gaza should not be the world's 2nd largest concentration camp (after N. Korea), 3) stop carpet bombing civilians
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
What decline?
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Persons fleeing repression.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Disagree
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Disagree
VALUES
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 Disagree
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Neutral
2. Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including abuse from those who would repress their chosen gender.
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Presbyterian, occasional churchgoer; philosophy: Matthew 5, 6, & 7, AKJV
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Agree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Neutral
We need to move towards majority vote wins, but not completely eliminate the right of states to be heard and considered.
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Agree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Disagree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Agree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
solar
ABOUT YOU
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 Liberal
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
to run things while protecting the weaker among us
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
no
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
no
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Strongly Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Neutral
Fund community programs without defunding the police.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
mjbarkl.com/repeal.htm
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