Miguel Angel Zuñiga
Green | California
Candidate Profile
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Miguel Angel Zuñiga
Party
Green
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 43
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
High School, Hawthorne, GED, 93
Junior College, Lawndale, 96
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
Bernie Sanders Campaign, Super Volunteer, Democratic Party
Bernie Sanders National Delegate District 43 Los A, Kenneth Mejia Campaign as a Democrat write in, Super Volunteer
Cullen Tiernard for Fremont Council, Volunteer, Kenneth Mejia as a Green
Super VoVolunteer, South Bay Los Angeles Greens, One of the Founding Fathers, Team Leader, and Vol
Los Angeles Greens, Volunteer, National Green Party LatinX Caucus
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (1)
Santa Clara Green Party of California
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Revolutionary Funding
Gayle McLaughlin's Corporate Free Slate
South Bay LA Greens
L.A. Greens
OTHER INFORMATION
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.
Strongly 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.
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 Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Neutral
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
Additional regulations are needed to prevent climate change.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Disagree
The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
Strongly Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Neutral
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Agree
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."
Agree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Agree
It is OK for Congress to exempt itself from compliance with laws applicable to all citizens.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Disagree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Agree
The United States should protect its sovereignty from the United Nations.
Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Disagree
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election, 2010 Democratic Primary, 2012 General Election, 2014 General Election, 2016 General Election, 2016 Democratic Primary
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I think the woman should have the right to choose.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Refrain from invading for their resources. Keep more military on our soil protecting us and less conquering around the world. Doesn't we are naive to the threat, it's just the only way to not insight anymore tention. We are not there to bully, we should be there to protect.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Though we do have a Christian based philosophy, there's mention of separation of Religion from State.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Born and raised Catholic. I respect all religions and strongly feel they're all pieces to the puzzle that have been manipulated by man. I strongly believe Love prevails above all.
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?
Very Liberal
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I walked out of the DNC Convention as a Delegate for Bernie, because I would not support Election Fraud. I left the party and became a Green. I'm a part of Healthy California and the Recall Rendon efforts to push SB562 for Single Payer here in California.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I strongly support Single Payer Healthcare for all. I will do everything I can to push HR676 and to influence SB562. I don't think insurance companies should make more than Doctors. All Insurance does is determine whether you get medical attention or not, based on how much they can profit from you. They are responsible for an average of 5 deaths of day for not being covered. Single payer will slightly raise our working tax but will also save us money after we eliminate the Insurance cost all together. Save money and get fully covered. Doctors would also get paid in full for ALL of their practices.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
We should eliminate student tuition debt for Junior Colleges. Free Tuition for Junior Colleges. We need to talk about Homeless Prevention with our idea of Prefinance Home Loans for working families in debt and with low credit. Start talking about Universal Basic Income and Modern Monetary Theory or in other words Bail Outs. We need to use these vehicles to help sustain our life quality. We can print money to cover programs like Coop Businesses, Infrastructure, Community gardens, Environmentally Safe Public Transit, Renewable Energy, and anything that will benefit our way of life regardless of age, race, or handicap.
What changes should be made to the tax code?
A reduction for one. 100% transparency of where all the tax money is being allocated. Finally redistribution of funds moving to be spent more on improving our education, Infrastructure, affordable housing, and much less than we do I the ridiculous Military Expense budget. Also dedicate half of the 700 Billion a year on getting our Veterans the proper treatment they deserve when they come back or finish serving, instead of letting 22 kill themselves each day.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Getting Congress to approve MMT to fund good paying Infrastucture and Public Housing Jobs.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
By expanding the program to even better interest rates that will help the growing rate of the living expense.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I'm an activist since High School. I know that politicians no longer represent the working class or the poor. The fight isn't against them, it's against the Corporations that have bought them. Therefore we must take their seats if we want proper representation. I'm a Green Candidate because our party refuses corporate funding. The 1st thing we must do is repeal Citizens United. Corporations can't afford me and I only take donations from the people. Leading by example with Love and Compassion. I'm trying to Put a Heart in the Machine.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
MigZForCongress@gmail.com
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I'm a 22 year Costco Employee who is struggling check to check as a full timer. When I started I made enough money on part time. Unfortunately the cost of living has sky rocketed. I have been Gentrified recently too. We have over a 70% increase in Homeless population. I know this since I lived in my District my whole life. I'm bringing proposals and ideas that neither major party is willing to touch. I'm a Person prepared to do a Politician's job. It's Time to Put a Heart in the Machine.
