
Shane Newsom
Libertarian | Texas
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Shane Newsom
Party
Libertarian
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 112
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
DeVRY, Irving, CIS, 2001
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Bikers Agaist Child Abuse, Patched Member, Chapter Treasurer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
Previous Races
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I believe abortion should be allowed with rape.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
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?
Just like the sunshine act would do. I would want to see how we find any jobs that can be merged/combined, find any part(s) of the government that is not needed and close them down. Look at the pay of government officials, stop spending so much on building fancy government buildings.
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.
Strongly 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.
Agree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
No Answer
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
What separation of church and state means. The government should not use religious standers to make laws, support only that one group of people, or make people believe/practice in one God.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I don't believe the government should provide healthcare everyone. We see how it has done with the VA and other industries. I believe we allow people to buy insurance over state lines, allow a group of people to buy insurance. I believe doctors should be allowed to post their rates and they can be flexible with them based on the person.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Disagree
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.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Disagree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
If you are not a criminal and help the U.S. grow in some way. Then you should be welcomed.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
No Answer
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Agree
Promotion of the LGBT agenda in public schools, including teaching of “sexual orientation” and “gender identity”, is completely inappropriate and should be opposed at the state and local level.
No Answer
I support allowing public high school students to participate in athletic competition based on the gender with which they identify instead of biological sex.
Neutral
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I don't believe my spiritual beliefs should play a role in my ability to govern. My values are try not to harm anyone, be honest, open, and transparent as I can be.
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?
Moderate
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I think each issue is not always one side or the other. I believe you need to be flexible on a topic.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
To a point education should not play role into if you can hold office or not. I believe my daily experience with the government, daily life qualifies me to run for this office.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
I have not been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
No
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Only restrictions should be placed on gun ownership would be back ground check for any violent crimes or if you have any metal issues. That could cause you to harm anyone.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Agree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
My three main focuses would be Taxes, War on drugs and human rights.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
At this time, I do not believe racism a threat to domestic security. No matter what, we will always have some type of person or people that will be a threat in a violent way. That does not mean its a domestic security issue.
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