Mike Hammond
Libertarian | Wisconsin
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mike Hammond
Party
Libertarian
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
Repr. to the Assembly, Dist. 6
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
High School, Shawano, Graduate, 1979
Leadership Shawano Co., Shawano, Graduate, 2017
WORK & MILITARY
Self Employed, Farmer, 40
AFFILIATIONS
Shawano Livestock Shipping ., Board member, Township Planning/Zoning
Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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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.
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.
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.
Neutral
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.
Strongly Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
No Answer
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
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Disagree
George Washington's comment that “Religion and morality are the essential pillars of civil society” is still true today.
No Answer
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Neutral
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
No Answer
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Agree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2014 General Election, 2016 General Election, 2016 Democratic Primary
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Only in case of extreme danger to mother if pregnancy is continued. Doctor and patient joint decision.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
No answer.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I was raised Lutheran but am not an active member of any church. I still try to follow most Lutheran teachings.
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?
Somewhat Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I am very conservative when it involves financial issues. I believe in free markets. They are not the answer for everyone but offer the greatest opportunity to the largest number of people. I am somewhat more liberal on certain social issues such as legalizing drugs.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Reduce government spending, lower taxes and leave more dollars in the hands of the consumer.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
There is no one fix all solution. The free market will allow creative solutions to parts of this problem all the time if the government would allow them to develop. Consumer choice, supply and demand, and personal responsibility all must play a part in any solution. Government solutions seldom include even one of these principles.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Keep government involvement and influence, whether by rule, regulation, tax, or any other method, as limited as possible. Again, let the market work.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Lifelong resident and longtime farmer. Board member and officer of a small local co-op for 9 years. Long time member of Town of Waukechon planning and zoning committee. Graduate of Leadership Shawano County program class of 2017.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
cows2cars@yahoo.com 715-526-6460
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Member of Libertarian party and running as a Libertarian
