Paul Knupp

Green | Iowa

Candidate Profile

Verified Liberal

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Paul Knupp


Party

Green


Election Year

2018


Election

General


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 3


Incumbent

No


Links

Paul Knupp websites Facebook

EDUCATION

Drake University, Des Moines, Ed.D., 2013

University of Iowa, Iowa City, M.A., 1999

Princeton Seminary, Princeton, M.Div., 1979

WORK & MILITARY

PACT Team, Employment Specialist, 2

Goodwill Industries, Counselor, 2

AFSME, Member, 4

Steel Workers Union, Memeber, 5

AFFILIATIONS

CROP Walk, President and other, Habitat for Humanity

Preisdent and Co-founder, Lifeboat, Inc., President and Co-founder

Iowa Peace Network, State Coordinator, Buddy Walk

Co-chair, DMARC (Red Barrel hunger relief), Chair

Humanist Prison Chapters, Chaplain, Drake University Literacy Program

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

(Candidate did not provide)

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

School Board, 2

State Representative, 2

Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS

LIBERAL (1)

Free Thought Equality Fund

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)

Freedom Equality Fund

Musician Union Local 75

Moms Demand Action- preferred candidate

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Strongly 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 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.

Strongly Agree

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.

Strongly Agree

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 Agree

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Disagree

Additional regulations are needed to prevent climate change.

Strongly Agree

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Disagree

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.

Strongly Disagree

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.

Disagree

People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."

Agree

I support sanctuary cities.

Strongly Agree

It is OK for Congress to exempt itself from compliance with laws applicable to all citizens.

Strongly Disagree

I support the death penalty.

Strongly Disagree

Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Agree

The United States should protect its sovereignty from the United Nations.

Disagree

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Strongly Disagree

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?

In all circumstances, a woman has the right to choose her reproductive destiny.

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?

Use good to overcome evil. Free health care, guaranteed employment, free tuition, etc. are some of the means to accomplish better relations.

What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?

Fear. Because of past experience fear of power and its corruptibility motivated the founders to limit scopes and powers.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a mystic. I practice the Presence throughout the day. Concern and aid for others are the tangible expressions of my beliefs and values.

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?

Very Liberal

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

www.knuppforcongress.org

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

Single payer system with enhanced medicare for all.

What role should government play in boosting the economy?

It should provide guaranteed employment or at least a universal basic income.

What changes should be made to the tax code?

Raise the upper one percent to a 90 percent rate and lower those below 300 percent poverty level.

What is the best way to bring down unemployment?

Guaranteed government jobs at a standard union wage.

How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?

Keep the Social Security fund sacrosanct.

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

A Doctorate in Leadership, leadership in various humanitarian organizations, political devotee of national politics.

E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:

dr.paul.knupp.jr@gmail.com 515-991-5760

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

I helped start the Iowa Green Party in 1984. I am a minister motivated by service to humanity.

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