Folasade Adeluola
Independent | Vermont
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Folasade Adeluola
Party
Independent
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
U.S. Senator
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Herbert Lehman College, Bronx, B.S., 88
Bronx Community College, Bronx, A.S., 86
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
Democratic Party Activist/Volunteer, American Heart Foundation
National Association of Life Underwriters
National Association Of Downsyndrome, LGBTQ Burlington Vermont
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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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.
Neutral
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.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Neutral
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Neutral
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Neutral
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
Additional regulations are needed to prevent climate change.
Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Neutral
The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
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.
Disagree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Agree
I support sanctuary cities.
Neutral
It is OK for Congress to exempt itself from compliance with laws applicable to all citizens.
Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Disagree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
The United States should protect its sovereignty from the United Nations.
Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
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?
To save the life of the mother
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Work with the UN. Do Whatever it takes to protect our Nation and also prevent wars.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
The Separation of Church and State
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a religious Christian
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.
I believe in the legislation and enforcement of the law.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I am a licensed Insurance Agent and A mother to a child with Down syndrome who is lucky to be alive. I do care about people. Based on my experience we have to understand what works for people without wasting the government resources we can provide affordable care for the people.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Rebuilding our Infrastructures, Technologies, Transportation- High speed railroads And Investing in our Children's future. We must make college more affordable by increasing the Pell grant and forgive student loans.
What changes should be made to the tax code?
I am an accountant. Our tax code is very complicated, so it must be reviewied to accommodate everyone. So that people can pay their fair share.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
We must create more high tech jobs to meet the expectation of the modern future. We must also make it attractive for foreign investors to invest more in our Nation for a better economical growth. Reforming our tax code is also a way to help new businesses to start in our communities.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
We must be careful privatized Social Security. While we must also create better paying jobs to sustain the future of social security.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I am an accountant with a background in business law. I am also a licensed Insurance agent. I have also ran an international business owner of importation from European goods in gold and fashion. I also have a knowledge in the money market, Foreign currency as it is relevant to gold, oil, and wall street. I also do understand the importance of ICE In Our society. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement. I can give so much credit to our law enforcers. Nonetheless, we need Improvements in certain areas. Most Importantly, I am a mother to an angel on earth. We are truly very lucky.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
eleganzabello@gmail.com
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am tearful now. I am an immigrant Nigerian-American. Whose mother had died in Nigeria on my 14th birthday September 8th, 1976. I wanted Murder-Suicide at the time. It was my mother's 7th pregnancy with her twins that took her life with the twins. She left 4 children 1 had died under age 1, 1 miscarriage with a C-section. Instead of the hospital to have performed a C-Section to save her life, She bled to death with the twins. She was a disciplinarian and was very strict. My parents took care of So many family members and my mother raised so many other people's children. I never thought that I can live without her. I am truly so thankful to God Almighty that we have survived almost 42 years after my mother's death. Glory be to God for my Once In A lifetime unique opportunity to become a US Senator. I will forever be grateful to our Nation, Especially to The people Of Vermont. I will be indebted to the Vermonters forever. And I can never do wrong. I Am Very Grateful.
