Homer Taft
Libertarian | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Homer Taft
Party
Libertarian
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 13
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Case Western Reserve Univ. Law School, Cleveland, OH, J.D., 1970
Kent State Univ., Kent, OH, B.A., 1967
Culver Military Academy, Culver, IN, Diploma, 1963
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
U.S. Congress, 1978
State Rep., 1974, 1980
Race
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Dave Greenspan
Nan Baker
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.
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.
No Answer
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.
Strongly 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.
No Answer
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Agree
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.
Agree
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Neutral
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Neutral
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Disagree
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.
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.
Disagree
I support the death penalty.
No Answer
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.
Disagree
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Until a child is viable, pregnant women should be permitted that decision, possibly in come circumstances with consultation with the biological father or with a waiting period, but ultimately at the decision of the woman. Post viability the pregnancy should only be terminated if it results from involuntary impregnation or adversely affects the life or medical health of the mother.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Precisely that, mine. I am a believer, but expect all persons to have the ability to their own faith, and to communicate their faith and values freely to others. Government compulsion should be applied only where there is harm to others and where there is broad moral or shared value public determination informed by commonly shared values, not just by one faith's tenets.
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?
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Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
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What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
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How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
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What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Very little. Only provision of underlying public infrastructure and lack of excessive taxation and regulation.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
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E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
campaign@taft4ohio.com; 440-409-0275
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
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