Edwin Duterte
Republican | California
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Edwin Duterte
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 43
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
De Anza College, Cupertino, 1989
California State University Hayward, Hayward, 1992
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
South Bay Republican Assembly, President, Torrance Lomita Republican Assembly
Membership Officer, South Bay Veterans Employment Committee, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
South Los Angeles Inglewood Republican Assembly
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
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 Agree
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.
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.
Strongly Agree
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.
Strongly 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.
Strongly 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.
Agree
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.
Strongly Disagree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
It is OK for Congress to exempt itself from compliance with laws applicable to all citizens.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Agree
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.
Agree
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
If and only if the mother's life is in jeopardy.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
We must use stronger vetting methods to understand who enters our country's borders.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Our Founding Fathers saw the corruption and ineffectiveness of Great Britain's Monarchial Tyranny.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in only one God and Jesus Christ is his only begotten son. God recognizes the value and equality of males and females, Jews and non-Jews, slaves and free persons, and all other situations of those who follow Jesus (from Galatians 3:26-29). Likewise, Jesus taught us that serving others is the way to true spiritual leadership in His Kingdom (from Matthew 20:25-28)
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I am a strong fiscal conservative and believe that our government should pay more attention and care to the collection and use of Tax Payers money. As an American-born by legal immigrants, I understand and am sensitive to other culturally ethnic backgrounds. I am a firm believer that the People of the USA must utilize the tools around them in order to be successful. Government must be fair to all Americans and legal residents, but not get in the way of our success. With respect to social matters, I would like to see more charitable organizations be utilized first before government intervention. With respect to foreign policy, America strengthen our own country while we develop stronger relationships with other countries.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
We must bring back the patient and doctor relationship. Currently, the insurance companies and hospitals are dictating care and cost as the patient doctor relationship has deteriorated.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Government should create a more friendly legislative environment for the private entrepreneurship community to thrive while providing fairness to the general consuming public.
What changes should be made to the tax code?
The tax code should be more simple to understand.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
The best way to bring down unemployment is to provide better tools to the workforce. We can develop programs that offers incentives to the private sector for the investment of training that will provide higher skills to workers, without further burdens to the tax payers. We need a higher private investment of funds and expertise into S.T.E.A.M. industries that will lead to stronger employment and higher wages.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
Stop the frivolous spending.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have been in the business community since 1988.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
edwinduterte@gmail.com
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
During the Great Recession, I created a volunteer community called PinkSlipMixers.com that helped the unemployed find jobs and/or helped them stay motivated during the hard economic times. I traveled the United States and used my own retirement money to create events that connect the unemployed to hiring companies. With respect to the 43rd District, I am the only candidate that understands the TRUE issues and concerns that liberals and conservatives can agree on without compromising either one of our values. Both political sides agree on many many things. I will make sure we focus on those agreements and develop conversations with actionable solutions to the issues we do not agree with currently.
