
Al Rosenthal
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Al Rosenthal
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 41 - Pos. 2
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Manhattan College, NYC, BS Civil Engineering, 1977
WORK & MILITARY
Boeing and other aircraft companies, Structural Engineer, retired, 37
Commercial Properties owner, owner, 25
AFFILIATIONS
Republican Party, King County WA Rules Committee
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
None
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
None
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Family Policy Institute of Washington Action
LIBERAL (1)
Log Cabin Republicans of Washington
OTHER (1)
King County Republican Party
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.
Strongly Agree
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 Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Never for any reason in the third trimester. I believe the DR breaks the child's neck during the abortion which should be considered murder.
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.
Agree
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 should not interfere with the church.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
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?
Reduce costly law suites and non-value added regulations.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
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?
Foreign aid, government subsidies, all departments that are not granted to the Federal government per the 10th amendment.
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 Agree
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 Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Immigration has been hurting the wages of manual labor, this is why the wages of manual workers is relatively lower than they were in the 50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
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?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Convicted criminals should not be allowed to have guns, and if they do the penalty should be big.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Disagree
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?
Did not answer
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No, because the USA is one of the least racist countries in the world. I have been married for 35 years to an Egyptian immigrant.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I believe in freedom, and out greatest threat is Socialism. If you want equality and freedom and you strive for equality you will get neither. (Milton Freedman) The Russian revolution, the Chinese revolution, and the Venezuela election all strived for equality and look what they got. (Al Rosenthal)
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
As an engineer I will look for cost effective solutions.
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
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in Christian values, I was raised Christian, but I do not go to church.
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