

Rita Fleming
Democrat | Indiana
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Rita Fleming
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 71
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of Louisville, Louisville KY, MD, 1985
Vanderbilt University, Nashville TN, MSN, 1976
Murray State University, Murray KY, BSN, 1974
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Jeffersonville Main Street INC, Board chair, Jeffersonville Township Library
Board member, Planning Commission, Board member
Zoning Board, Board member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (1)
Indiana AFL-CIO
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
AFL-CIO
American Federation of Teachers
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.
Neutral
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.
Disagree
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.
Disagree
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.
Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Disagree
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
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.
Disagree
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Neutral
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Neutral
I support sanctuary cities.
Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Neutral
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Agree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election, 2012 General Election, 2014 General Election, 2016 General Election, 2016 Democratic Primary
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
When life of mother is threatened. When there is a condition of fetus incompatible with life (but never mandated for such reason. In some cases of rape or incest.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
The need for balance.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in a supreme being. I was raised as a Catholic, now practice as an Episcopalian. I do not believe in forcing my religion on anyone.
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?
Moderate
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I believe it is in our best interest to support self-sufficiency when possible. I do believe in legal immigration, especially when our employers need workers with certain skills. I strongly believe that we need a reformed prison system.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Offer good satisfying jobs where employees are respected and offered opportunities for advancement when earned.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Encourage more preventive health measures. Make drugs reasonably priced. Provide incentives for companies to insure employees. Make it easier for patients to make cash payments when not covered by insurance.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Realize that debt is often dangerous and creates instability. Realize that clean air and water lowers health care costs, and creates incentives for population growth and development.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have been in health care for more than 40 years. I am a small business owner. I own a successful real estate development company, and small publishing company.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
ritaannfleming@outlook.com
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am seeking civil discussion. I believe more is accomplished with bipartisanship when possible.
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