Randy Auxier
Green | Illinois
Candidate Profile
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Randy Auxier
Party
Green
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 12
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Memphis State University (now Univ. of Memphis), Memphis, BA, 1986
Memphis State University (now Univ. of Memphis), Memphis, MA, 1988
Emory University, Atlanta, PhD, 1992
WORK & MILITARY
Oklahoma City University, Assistant Professor, 1992 to 2000
American Studies Center, University of Warsaw, Visiting Professor, 2016
Institute of Philosophy, University or Warsaw, Visiting Professor, 2017, 2018
Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Professor, 2000 to present
AFFILIATIONS
Murphysboro United Methodist Church, Sunday school teacher, hand bell choir director, WDBX Radio Station
Volunteer DJ, Illinois Education Association, Departmental Representatives Council
SIU Faculty Association, Bargaining team for 2 faculty contracts, Classen School of Advanced Studies
High school philosophy teacher, Green Party, Shawnee Chapter, Member, Volunteer
American InstituteofPhilosophical&Cultural Thought, founder, co-director, Library of Living Philosophers
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Jackson County Board, District 3, 2016
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (1)
Illinois Green Party
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Green Party
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
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It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
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Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
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More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
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Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
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Additional regulations are needed to prevent climate change.
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Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
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The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
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Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
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Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
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Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
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People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
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I support sanctuary cities.
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It is OK for Congress to exempt itself from compliance with laws applicable to all citizens.
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I support the death penalty.
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Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
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The United States should protect its sovereignty from the United Nations.
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The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
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I voted in these primaries and general elections:
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Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
See periodic platform statements and blog posts to my website and Facebook pages on this topic. These posts provide more information about the basis that forms my position. https://randyforcongress.org/ https://www.facebook.com/CommitteeToElectAuxier2018/
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
See periodic platform statements and blog posts to my website and Facebook pages on this topic. These posts provide more information about the basis that forms my position. https://randyforcongress.org/ https://www.facebook.com/CommitteeToElectAuxier2018/
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
See periodic platform statements and blog posts to my website and Facebook pages on this topic. These posts provide more information about the basis that forms my position. https://randyforcongress.org/ https://www.facebook.com/CommitteeToElectAuxier2018/
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Auxier teaches Sunday School at his Murphysboro United Methodist Church. http://murphysboro.crossandflameministries.com/adult-sunday-school/ Auxier believes that the religious community in which a human being is raised becomes the basis for the integration of future religious experiences that are not explicit in the experience of that community. His theology would generally be identified as liberal and Protestant, but along the Arminian and Wesleyan lines of Protestantism. Auxier commonly criticizes Calvinist views in his writings. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randall_Auxier
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?
Liberal
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randall_Auxier
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Single-payer healthcare, Medicare for All (see www.pnhp.org).
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
See periodic platform statements and blog posts to my website and Facebook pages on this topic. These posts provide more information about the basis that forms my position. https://randyforcongress.org/ https://www.facebook.com/CommitteeToElectAuxier2018/
What changes should be made to the tax code?
Progressive tax.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
See periodic platform statements and blog posts to my website and Facebook pages on this topic. These posts provide more information about the basis that forms my position. https://randyforcongress.org/ https://www.facebook.com/CommitteeToElectAuxier2018/
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
See periodic platform statements and blog posts to my website and Facebook pages on this topic. These posts provide more information about the basis that forms my position. https://randyforcongress.org/ https://www.facebook.com/CommitteeToElectAuxier2018/
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Read about my educational, teaching, and contract negotiating experience. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randall_Auxier
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
info@randyforcongress.org, 618-967-1798
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Learn about me through weblinks on my website and Facebook pages, or Wikipedia. Posts on current news topics and events will periodically be added to the campaign website and Facebook page. These posts will provide more information on my positions, and the reasons for my positions, than the short answers indicated above. https://randyforcongress.org/ https://www.facebook.com/CommitteeToElectAuxier2018/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randall_Auxier Ask for a Q&A discussion and my campaign manager can possibly set up a meeting in between my regular teaching schedule.
