Larry Stanley
Other | Washington
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Larry Stanley
Party
Other
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 8 - Pos. 2
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Life Pacific College, San Dimas, BA, 99
Hanford Secondary School, Richland, Diploma, 87
WORK & MILITARY
Hamilton Cellars, Tasting Room Manager, 8
Amazon, Training Specialist, 2
Yonofoco, Proprietor, 3
English Language Institute/, Mobilization Director, 11
AFFILIATIONS
The Alliance Party of Washington, State Chair 2019-2020, Modern Whig Party of America
National Chair 2019, Modern Whig Party of America, National Vice Chair 2016-2019
Modern Whig Party of America, West Region Chair 2014-2016, Modern Whig Party of Washington
State Chair 2012-2016, Covina Foursquare Church, Church Council member 2003-2008
Real Life Foursquare Church, Pastor 1999-2002, Life Gate Foursquare Church
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Richland City Council, 2019
Race
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Jay Inslee (2011)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
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.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
When the mother and the doctor agrees there are no better option. While I hold life sacred, I will not get between a woman and their doctor. The best way to decrease abortions is to make sure women have the medical, financial, and emotional support and viable options so they can have the confidence to choose life for their child.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
No Answer
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I would reduce any corporate welfare that is not necessary. I would also search for any other wasteful spending to cut. After that it would depend on priorities and what is least beneficial to the people at large. A balance budget is critical.
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 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
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.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The state guarantee's religious liberty. At the same time the church may influence, but does not control the state. They are both separate from each other.
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?
We are having the wrong conversation on healthcare. We talk about how we’re going to pay for it, but the reality is we’re already paying for it. We pay for it when we can’t switch jobs. We pay for it when new jobs are temp or gig jobs that don’t provide healthcare. We pay for it when all of our prices are higher. We pay for it when healthcare costs drive us into bankruptcy. I support a public option. I do believe that swiftly reformatting 18% of our economy and eliminating private insurance for millions of Americans is not a realistic strategy, so we need to provide a new way forward on healthcare for all Americans. I believe in healthcare as a human right. We all want to make sure there is universal affordable coverage. We know we have a broken healthcare system. We cannot find the answers to one of the most serious problems in modern American history unless we are asking the right questions.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
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.
Strongly Disagree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
America was built by those who wanted a better life and were willing to leave their home for that goal. Throughout our history, those born here have worked with those who have immigrated here to achieve some of our greatest accomplishments. America is greatest when native-born ideas are supplemented by fresh ideas from those who came here, like all of our ancestors, looking for a better life. Since America has the greatest higher-education system in the world, many students are attracted here. Additionally, as we have some of the greatest companies headquartered here, high-skill workers are enticed by high salaries and great benefits. As such, we should greatly expand our H-1B and F-1 visa programs to allow significantly more highly skilled individuals and top-of-their-class students to study and work here. Additionally, any highly rated worker or graduating student who receives a graduate degree here should be given a green card to remain in this country as a permanent resident.
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.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I firmly believe in the apostle's creed, and affirm Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. At the same time I will legally protect and give respect to all religions that share the basic values of mine.
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.
There are many of my positions and policies that would be placed all over the political spectrum. I will not hold ideology over what is right. I will always choose what works best for our citizens over partisan or party agreement.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have lead a team, a congregation, run a business and have seen how life is for the those on the entire socio-economic spectrum. I will support hard working people and small business owners.
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?
All I will say is that I will listen to every opinion without prejudging. I will form my policies based on data and evidence, not from pressure from donors or special interests. My faith informs my thoughts. I will fight for the middle class, the working poor and small businesses. All they want is a fair shake and decent opportunities. Slim down the bureaucracy while protecting the people and environment.
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 Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No Answer
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
For many Americans, guns are a big part of their culture and identity. That must be respected. However, guns are a major responsibility and thus we need to have common-sense gun safety measures, especially considering that there are already approaching 400 million firearms in the United States. Responsible gun owners should continue to enjoy the right to bear arms, subject to licensing and education requirements that will enhance public safety.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Agree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Agree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
1. Evergreen Dividend - A monthly $500 Universal Basic Income or dividend for every citizen of Washington state. The must have been a citizen for at least 1 year. And a Value added tax will pay for it. 2. Education - encouraging the increase of trade schools to train our young people for trades that will not be automated away. 3. Healthcare - Creating a public option on our Washington health plan finder.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
White nationalist terrorism has accounted for over 70% of terrorism-related deaths in the US over the past decade. Some organizations have stated that the number of white nationalist perpetrators of terrorist attacks has quadrupled since 2016. There is widespread agreement between law enforcement officials that white nationalist and far-right terrorism are on the rise. Law enforcement agencies in the United States have had an increasing number of interactions with these groups, resulting in the deaths of dozens of brave men and women over the past several decades. These violent acts represent only a small subset of this toxic ideology. Some polls have found almost 10% of Americans believe it’s acceptable to hold neo-Nazi beliefs. According to the Anti-Defamation League, both the volume of propaganda being spread by white nationalist groups and the number of public demonstrations have increased over the past several years.
