Adam Pilskog
No Party Preference | Washington
Candidate Profile
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Adam Pilskog
Party
No Party Preference
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 1
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of Washington, Bothell, K-8 Teaching Certification, 2008
University of Phoenix, Online, MBA, 2005
Washington State University, Pullman, BA, 2000
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
YMCA, Program Volunteer, Coach, Boys and Girls Club
Coach, King County Big Brothers Big SIsters, Big Brother
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Disagree
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.
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.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Agree
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 Agree
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.
Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Disagree
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.
Disagree
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."
Neutral
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.
Disagree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
The United States should protect its sovereignty from the United Nations.
Neutral
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Neutral
I voted in these elections:
2010 General Election, 2010 Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Primary
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
First trimester. Later in cases where health of the mother are in jeopardy.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Continue pursuing terrorists abroad, maintain and act on watch lists domestically.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
British oppression, King George's various Acts against the colonies.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
My values were established in part because of my formative spiritual beliefs in Christianity. I continue to value doing what is right according to conscience and social norms, but my spiritual faith has declined as my pursuit of scientific knowledge and understanding of nature has increased.
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 don't feel my beliefs fall into any particular classification. I am moderate, but am socially liberal and fiscally conservative. I am conservative in matters of immigration, law enforcement, and spending. I am liberal in matters of personal choice in society. I would consider myself socialist in the areas of health care and education (through high school).
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I support a single-payer system, or Medicare for all. If we were to push out insurance companies, establish tighter government control over pharmaceuticals, and create a fair system where all taxpayers contribute, and all citizens are covered, it would benefit our nation significantly. Nobody living in America in 2018 should be without health care, it's not right.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Regulating corporate influence in politics, promoting competition through incentivizing small business growth, and keeping prices fair throughout various industries.
What changes should be made to the tax code?
Corporate tax breaks and loopholes should be eliminated. The tax code should be simple and based more on a percentage of income as opposed to earning brackets.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
This is a challenge as there are several factors that make unemployment a cyclical movement. There are always going to be industries facing challenges at various times, but one step would be to raise the minimum wage to a 2018 living wage. Another is to provide avenues for vocational and job training for those seeking employment, and a third is to reduce parts of our entitlement programs.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
I like the idea of allowing individuals who have vested a certain value over years of work to allocate a portion of their funds to private investments to help facilitate stronger potential growth. Also, encouraging programs that help people create their own retirement savings accounts, and finally, distributing payments more based on need than equality. The last line of defense should be to raise the retirement age.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have attended a private, Christian school, a public high school, public University, private University. I've lived in urban, suburban, and rural areas of Washington (where I have resided for all my 40 years). I have worked in custodial, food service, retail, security, corporate, and education environments. I am a well-rounded and experienced person who can relate to the average voter. I think my beliefs mirror many out there; not Democrat or Republican, but passionate and flexible on individual issues.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
pilskog@Hotmail.com, 206-910-8786
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I'm married with a 4 year old, I'm a middle school social studies teacher, basketball coach, and a part-time film critic. I enjoy sports and spending time with my family.
