
Mark David Strauss
Libertarian | Iowa
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mark David Strauss
Party
Libertarian
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 2
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Ruskin hs, KCMO, yes, 1976
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
US Congress, 2018
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.
Strongly Agree
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.
Neutral
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.
Disagree
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.
Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Agree
The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Agree
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."
Agree
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.
Agree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
The United States should protect its sovereignty from the United Nations.
Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Agree
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election, 2012 General Election, 2014 General Election, 2016 General Election
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
before 1st trimester
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
keep them out of the US, over seas is not our problem, BRING OUR TROOPS HOME TO PROTECT OUR SHORES.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Brains? experience? many things
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Not sure where I came from, not sure where I'll go when I pass, but will do right by my fellow man while here on earth. My overly zealous Christian Sister took my mother off her Alzheimer's medication, stole her home and was trying to put my mother in an institution when I got Sherriff's to get my mother, and my handicap brother the religious zealous was trying to pawn off on the state. Religion does not make people do the right thing in life, that people are born with. I understand some people need faith, thinking they have some place to go in death, I do not know, and do not need faith in life after this earth to AGAIN- do right by the earth and all it's inhabitants while I am here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=365lxurvehM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=du6b5dXQs5g
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.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpbVAxJUyYA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2EiVehqmQY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2te5OV_ZTU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0UDB7ZZ5uA (Mark Strauss on Taxes) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2te5OV_ZTU (Mark Strauss on Term Limits) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1xFBBC6cns (Mark Strauss on the Second Amendment) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajt_Ggf6scQ (Mark Strauss on Foreign Policy) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRagIrntHoo (Mark Strauss on the Drug War) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yukZUeFuJWs (Mark Strauss on the Two Party System) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=of9B2wnXiWU
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
We need to change the way we do ins. people should be able to buy across state lines, there needs to be more options for HC ins. We also need to address the root cause, the cost. Can not have $20.00 Aspirin, $100.00 for a band aid, plus we need hospital's, not hotels. I see too many hospitals with carpet and wall paper, these can not be sterilized, plus, $500.00 per foot decorative handrails, $20,000.00 water walls and $15000.00 decorative light fixtures only drive up the cost of HC, but does not cure any illness, in fact the water wall only gives a breeding place for germs. I mention these items, as I personally have sold these items and more into hospital projects. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TguDTLe-6TQ
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Nothing
What changes should be made to the tax code?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2te5OV_ZTU
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
change our tax code,
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C83W6Paij3I
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
42 years in the lighting industry, traveling the country and the world doing business.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
ltgxprt@gmail.com 563-549-9271
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCzrCYuPlZ8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiQ7c5EDbXU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qt5m_yAa7M4&t=2s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk-5q_3Kt4s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TguDTLe-6TQ
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