Angela McArdle
Libertarian | California
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Angela McArdle
Party
Libertarian
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 34
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Biola University, La Mirada, Bachelor's, 2009
WORK & MILITARY
UCLA Extension, Paralegal Certificate, 2013
AFFILIATIONS
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Chair of the Pasadena Libertarian Party, 2018
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
California Libertarian Party
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Neutral
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.
Disagree
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 Agree
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.
Neutral
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Agree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Additional regulations are needed to prevent climate change.
Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Agree
The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Disagree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Disagree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Neutral
It is OK for Congress to exempt itself from compliance with laws applicable to all citizens.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Disagree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
The United States should protect its sovereignty from the United Nations.
Strongly Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Disagree
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
No Answer
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Although my personal views are pro-life, I do not believe stricter regulation of government abortion will prevent women from aborting their babies. Because of this, I do not seek to tighten regulations on abortion. I do oppose any legislation to legalize partial birth abortion. I believe this is a conversation this is best held one on one, and culturally; not through government intervention.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
I believe the United States needs to end the wars in the Middle East to deescalate conflict and remove the incentive for terror. Many children in the Middle East are radicalized because they lose their parents and families due to US drone strikes and military destabilization. This creates a powerful incentive to harm us. By removing the incentive, we make ourselves, and the world, safer. Our military can still be a strong, defensive resource at home.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
The Founding Fathers, in their wisdom, saw the tendency of people to support either kings or mob rule. They established a limited, republican, representative government to limit the opportunity for people to try and control each other's lives through government force.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian and I believe religious views are personal.
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.
I am a libertarian. That means that I believe in personal freedom and limited government. Many voters will view me as conservative because I believe that government should not tax people, restrict rights or meddle in personal affairs. Some conservative voters will believe that my views lean left in areas like drug policy and foreign policy, but every political decision I make is weighed against the following question: Is this policy (or law) Constitutional? I believe the Constitution should be the standard that all our political decisions are measured against.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I believe the healthcare industry should be deregulated as much as possible to allow for free market competition. This will dramatically reduce costs and make healthcare affordable for people of all incomes. It will also allow private charities to operate with more ease and for innovation in the medical field to come to the public more rapidly. With less regulation, doctors, chiropractors and healthcare providers will be able to offer better pricing to the public. The unseen costs of regulation far exceed what the average layperson is aware of. For example, chiropractors are not allowed to offer their services discounted through Groupon in California for "safety reasons". Ridiculous laws like this harm the consumer.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Deregulation. Let the free market and innovation shape and grow our economy.
What changes should be made to the tax code?
We need to shrink the tax code as much as possible. Shrink or eliminate federal income tax, shrink corporate taxes, and provide as many tax breaks as possible.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Deregulation will increase the number of jobs on the marketplace without the need for any government stimulus through taxation. Free markets and technological innovation are the keys to sustainable, long term, job growth and economic success in the United States.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
We need to privatize retirement in the United States. Again, deregulation will allow a wide variety of affordable retirement plans for people of all income brackets. We need real deregulation - not just a few token policy changes. Financial service providers need to be able to meet the demands of consumers. Taxation for the sake of social security in the near future (at the cost of future generations) is unsustainable. This is an issue that the public needs to have an honest conversation about, while looking at the obvious unsustainability of our current social security mess.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I am very educated in economic policy, influenced by the works of Hayek, Bastiat, and Mises. In addition to my college education, I have worked in law for over eight years, dealing directly with real estate legislation.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
angela@angelamcardleforcongress.com 909-239-0798
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I strongly support the 2nd Amendment and will not compromise our Constitutional rights. I believe the Constitution is an affirmation of our natural rights to life, liberty and private property.
