
Linda Sawyer
Republican | Michigan
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Linda Sawyer
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 13
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Northern Michigan University, Marquette, Nursing, 1985
WORK & MILITARY
Michigan Medicine University of Michigan, 1990-2015
AFFILIATIONS
Michigan Republican Party, Candidate State Rep 6th District, Michigan Republican Party
Candidate Delegate Republican National Convention, Michigan Republican Party, Elected Precinct Delegate Since 2016
Michigan Republican Party, Elected Delegate State Convention 2016 and 2020, Michigan Republican Party
Poll Challenger, Wayne County Republican Party, Committee Member
Killarney Lutheran Camp Assoc, Health Director, Michigan Nurses Association
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Michigan State Representative, 2018
Race
Previous Races
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.
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?
When the life of the mother is at risk.
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.
Strongly Agree
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
My background is research. I have heard that Social Security has been tapped into and taken from. I need to research this, see if its true, prevent this from happening. I can't imagine being in my 20's paying into it thinking it is money being thrown away. The only research I believe is my own.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I would cut Planned Parenthood funding to zero. I would reduce foreign aid to any countries not acting in our interest to zero. I would look for any additional cuts in the budget to reduce the burden on future generations.
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
Never. My student loan was to help me gain my education to become a nurse. I cherish it to this day. Not everyone chooses a college degree. Not everyone finishes a college degree. When this country is out of debt THEN we can pay for tuition. Why should you pay my loan? Makes no sense.
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.
Agree
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Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly 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 not shall limit the ability of the church to conduct its affairs. I don't believe churches should lose tax exempt status for following their faith.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
The healthcare I am promoting is called direct patient care. The doctor is in charge.We have only around 1000 doctors practicing currently. Not under the corporate umbrella. You pay per month and have not only unlimited access to your doctor without a co-pay..you will have at-cost medication and mostly free. Drug reps are allowed to drop off free samples that are passed on to patients. Large hospitals have blocked drug reps. $50/mo. Catastrophic is separate but inexpensive. Anyone can go regardless of immigration status such as Canadian snowbirds in Florida whose 6 weeks have expired. This can get people working off of Medicaid who are fearful of losing insurance! Kids are only $10/mo. I met a man whose child needs breathing treatments for asthma. With a direct patient care doctor, it is only 0.15!! I think I can take this nationally! They also work with small businesses! This allows doctors to be doctors, have a life, pays off their loans, get involved in their communities.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Focus on counter-terrorism
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
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished.
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 Agree
Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those that apply under our guidelines
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.
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 am Evangelical. I believe we are put on this earth to love everyone regardless of belief.
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?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I have a plan to document our undocumented. I believe in legal immigration.
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?
This is not a time to play politics. In a time when there is a pandemic and healthcare concerns..it makes sense to vote in a nurse. Half of my career I was a researcher with the National Institutes of Health. My background is critical care. I am published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Nurses take care of everybody no matter what their background. The only "squad" I want is the 3 nurses running for congress in Michigan.. Myself, Erik and Nikki!!
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. I believe in constitutional carry. Background checks are gun control and if a state wants it, I am fine with that. Michigan is an open carry state.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Agree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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?
1. All gun reciprocity throughout all states. 2. Make Marijuana regulation a state issue not a federal issue 3. If Roe v Wade comes up, I would vote to overturn it
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. I believe the majority of people are good and see people as good no matter the color of their skin. Terrorists are extremists. They are driven not only by race but religion and gender identification. They are intolerant of others.
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