
David Moore
No Party Preference | California
Candidate Profile
BIOGRAPHY
Name
David Moore
Party
No Party Preference
Election Year
2021
Election
Gubernatorial Recall
Race
Gubernatorial Replacement
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
UC Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, BA, 2008
St. John's College, Santa Fe, NM, MA
WORK & MILITARY
Oakland Unified School District, Teacher, 2016-2021
Postmates, Bicycle Courier, 2014-2016
AFFILIATIONS
Socialist Equality Party, Member, World Socialist Web Site
Writer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Senator, 2018
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
IYSSE
West Coast R&F Educator Safety Committee
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
When desired by the mother for health or family planning.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Disagree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Agree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Cut the wars of aggression and slash military spending.
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 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
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Because of the separation of church and state, the government has no authority to close a church as an institution. However, during a public health emergency like a pandemic the government can and should limit in-person gatherings in order to save lives. A church should honor its responsibilities to the well-being of its congregation by providing services in accordance with best health practices.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
That as far as the state is concerned religious belief is a private matter that all are free to practice. That no laws or state actions should promote or denigrate any particular religious belief or institution. That everyone regardless of their beliefs will receive the same support and access to government institutions.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Agree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Free quality healthcare is a social right. I would seek to create a single planned health care system
NATIONAL SECURITY
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
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?
Everyone who wishes to live or work in the US should be welcome. This country was founded on open immigration.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Disagree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am an atheist
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
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
As a socialist my positions exist outside the narrow spectrum between conservative and liberal. My articles are regularly critical of both Democrats and Republicans.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
My work as a special education teacher in Oakland, CA leaves me acutely aware of the social crisis confronting working class families and youth that we need to address.
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?
I am first and foremost a working class internationalist.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
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
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Police on patrol should be disarmed.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Agree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Agree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Large scale public health measures to contain the pandemic surge including contact tracing and shutting non-essential businesses with compensation to workers and small business owners. Education reform to K-12 reduce class sizes and make higher education free again. Address wildfires and climate change by integrating electricity generation statewide into a single public utility.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, the same sections of the police and intelligence apparatuses that routinely violate the civil rights of US citizens are the most consistent base for fascism in this country.
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