Michael J "Mike" Barkley

Democrat | California

Candidate Profile*

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*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Michael J "Mike" Barkley


Party

Democrat


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 5


Incumbent

No


Links

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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*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
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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