Peter Fischer

Democrat | Minnesota

Candidate Profile

Liberal

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Peter Fischer


Party

Democrat


Election Year

2020


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 43A


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Peter Fischer websites FacebookX

EDUCATION

Lakewood Community College, White Bear Lake, A.A., 1979

College of St Thomas, St Paul, B.A, 1981

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Sacred Heart Church, Cantor and Choir member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Representative 43A, 8

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS

LIBERAL (11)

American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Minnesota Council 5

Education Minnesota PAC

Minnesota AFL-CIO

Minnesota Association of Professional Employees PAC

Minnesota Clean Water Action

OTHER (1)

Boundary Waters Action Fund

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)

AFL-CIO

Education MN

Minnesota Nurses Association

Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund of Minneso

Sierra Club

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (20)

American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (2018)

International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employes, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts (2012)

International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers (2012)

International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers (2019)

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (2019)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

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

Neutral

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.

Disagree

I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.

Did not answer

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

In guidance with Roe versus Wade


ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

Neutral

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

Agree

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

The government spending in providing tax breaks to the richest people and businesses in the country. There is something morally wrong when a low paid people working full time wage pays more in taxes that some of the richest people and corporations in our country.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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.

Disagree

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

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

Neutral

I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.

Yes

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

Means that the Country / States should not adopt any religion as their official religion.


HEALTHCARE

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

Agree

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

Support setting up a medicare for all type system. Having people pay according to their income.


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

Neutral


IMMIGRATION

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.

Disagree

State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.

Disagree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Refugees from war, famine and persecution. Those seeking to fill the jobs that have gone unfilled in our economy.


EDUCATION

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Agree


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Neutral

I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Agree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Catholic with a very, very strong influence for social Justice as taught by the Franciscan Order. A right labor to organize, supporting those who are disadvantaged,welcoming the immigrant, opposing the death penalty,following the just war statements before war is declared, work for racial equality, treat everyone with human dignity and respect, a right to health care. If you want justice work for peace.


ABOUT YOU

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 Liberal

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

Did not answer

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

I served as an assistant scout master in son's boy scout troop. Volunteered on local city commissions for over 25 years. Worked over 13 years with youth that are homeless, that are mostly of color and disproportional LGBTQ. On any given night Wilder Foundation Estimates that there are over 4,000 youth homeless in the State of Minnesota. I have seen police treat these youth in ways that my kids would never be treated. They have been abused by the system and not always treated as human. What I have seen has a big influence on the issues I advocate for.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

No

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

Did not answer


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.

Neutral


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

No

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Make sure that everyone has a criminal back ground check before being able to own a gun. Allow for red flag laws.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Agree

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Agree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Agree

In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?

Close loop holes in law that allowed a company in our area to legally pollute the area with cancer causing chemicals. Addressing Housing policies that have contributed to inequities. Ensure surface and ground water are protected in a sustainable way for future generations and that all water will be fish able and swim able in 25 years.

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

Yes - until everyone is treated fairly, foreign actors will use social media to divide us causing internal strife, unrest and violence.

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