John Waldenberger
Libertarian | Pennsylvania
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
John Waldenberger
Party
Libertarian
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 53
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Chestnut Hill College, philadelphia, B.M., 2012
Souderton Area High School, Souderton, Diploma, 2007
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Minority Inspector of Elections, 2018-Present
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.
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.
Strongly 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.
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.
Disagree
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
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Neutral
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Agree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Agree
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.
Neutral
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Strongly 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."
Strongly Agree
I support sanctuary cities.
Agree
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Disagree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Disagree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Disagree
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election, 2010 Democratic Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Democratic Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Democratic Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Democratic Primary
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Abortion (TO HAVE OR NOT) is a personal choice to be made between the woman, her health provider, AND whom ever she so chooses to be involved. Women should be given ALL options available on the table, be it abortion, adoption (pre-birth or post birth), etc.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
The ideas used by our founders came from many days, weeks, hours, and months of debate and discussion. Their sources came from new "modern" philosophies, as well as writings from ancient philosophers and governments. The very idea that our nation is a "melting pot" is rooted in the very founding of our government. It was also a way to distinguish ourselves from England which was balanced between religious and monarch rule.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe first and foremost, that everyone has the right to live how ever they see fit, so long as they are NOT harming others in any way. No government or individual has the right to determine that for you. I believe that there is no "one size fits all" model to anything, Including spiritual needs. While my core spiritual beliefs are rooted in Christianity, I also embrace philosophies, and enjoy experiences of other religions from across the globe.
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.
As I have never held a position in which evidence would be publicly available, I would like to refer people to my Facebook page for posts where I may cover my opinion or spin on these issues.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
First and foremost, we should stop over regulating and putting up government barriers that prevent individuals from becoming entrepreneurs. WE need to fix our social programs, to a system that ENCOURAGES independence from these programs, as opposed to punishing progress.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Remove the barriers that the government has in place now, that prevent more doctors and private practices from just providing good care. Allow people to shop around for rates at providers, including, but not limited to encouraging doctors to provide direct pay plans or subscriptions.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
The government is the reason we are 21 TRILLION DOLLARS in debt, they are the last ones to have any say in boosting it. If anything, they should be eliminating taxes and cutting their spending.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
There is no constitutionally required qualifications. Quite simply, I am a life long resident of the area which I wish to serve. I am a citizen, and registered voter. I care about the direction in which our state is heading and want to help correct it before it is too late. I have lived life, I have made mistakes and learned from them, as everyone does.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
waldenberger4pa53rd@gmail.com
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
If there is anything unclear about the responses given, please do not hesitate to contact me. I am always welcome to talk to people. Too often I hear the same old, "third parties can never win, a vote for a libertarian/green is a vote for (insert person they don't like)". This is not true, your vote is YOUR vote. I am here to help bring a Harrisburg that actually cares about what you think. I want to be a change to our current broken system. As my friend Ken Krawchuck says, "If you keep on voting the same way, you're going to get more of the same". I could not find any words truer than these when it applies to our current political climate. WE need to stand up and show Harrisburg that enough is enough, and we want to be in control of our lives and destinies. That THEY do not hold power over us, it is WE the PEOPLE who give the government its powers. We gave it to them, and we can take it away.
