William Louwagie
Republican | Minnesota
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
William Louwagie
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 7
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
SMSU, Marshall, 4
WORK & MILITARY
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Race
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?
None
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.
Strongly Agree
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
Right now we can't guarantee any. Our spending in this country has gotten so far out of hand that the present system, as designed, will run out of money in the not too distant future. We have to protect the monies that are deposited in the Social Security Trust and lock in a consistent formula for growth that is not accessible by other programs that are presently depleting it. We have to pay attention to the excess spending that for nonessential social programs that are tapping into the these funds, and find alternate sources of revenue from tax revenue and other contributions that do not draw from the Social Security Reserves.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Spending to agencies like Planned Parenthood where abortion is subsidized by the tax payer. We should also scale back financial support to countries that threaten the sovereignty of the United States, and agencies, such as the W.H.O., that do not support the common good of our country.
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
College is a privilege and there are already many sources of financial assistance, through guaranteed student loans, grants, and scholarships. College is a free choice for everyone attending and it's their responsibility to pay off the money that they borrow.
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
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?
It means that the government and churches operate independently of each other. That there is mutual respect for the law, and that the government allows churches to operate under their beliefs and traditions freely, so long as they do not contradict established laws and traditions of the state.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Neutral
I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Healthcare has gotten way out of hand. People's monthly payments and deductibles are so high that a majority of Americans cannot afford the amount of coverage that their families actually need. Americans should have access to healthcare without having to worry about bankrupting their budgets. It would suggest a system based upon income where those who have the means have to pay for insurance without subsidies, and a progressive system that subsidizes the needs of families who do not have enough money for full coverage.
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?
They should be able to do everything in their power to protect this country.
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.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Every person should have opportunity to immigrate to the United States, provided they go through the proper channels and do so legally, with the practices and norms already in place.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
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.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe that God is essential to our country and to the people that live in it.
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.
First of all I strongly believe in the second amendment and every American Citizen's right to protect their liberties and freedom, against any entity threatening the common good. Secondly I believe that every life in America is meaningful and significant and worth protecting. That's why I am pro-life. Thirdly I believe that we need to protect our country from anyone and anything that we feel is a threat to our livelihood and to our country.
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?
I believe in the pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness. That we should work to protect the freedoms and liberties that we have enjoyed, as Americans. I believe that we, the people, should continue to direct our country on a course consistent with the beliefs and vision of our founding fathers. This is America, where we are free to choose how we worship, what we desire doing with our life, and to raise a family protected by a Government by the people that does not abuse its authority over of all of us.
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?
I feel right that the laws presently in place, if enforced, are adequate to protect the common good.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly 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?
First of all, affordable and accessible health care to everyone, especially in the rural areas where is it presently threatened due to deficiencies in the financing of needed accessibility. Secondly, a commitment to restoring our infrastructure of highways, bridges, and roads. Thirdly, to protect citizens from unconstitutional restraints on our freedom of assembly, worship, and the ability to determine the risks of living that cannot be thwarted by stay at home orders and lockdowns. This is America, and it is up to us to ascertain our own personal risks and should not be at the discretion of politicians to determine the fate or our lifestyle and businesses.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I think a lot of the racism we presently experience, is due to politicians and media desiring to create disharmony in our country, where there is an agenda to disrupt our everyday lives.
