Karen Butler
Democrat | Florida
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Karen Butler
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 1
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
University of Maryland, AA
Community College of the Air Force, AA
WORK & MILITARY
USAF, MSgt, 20
AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (1)
Democratic Environmental Caucus of Florida
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Florida Environmental Caucus
Florida Hispanic Caucus
Moms Demand Action Candidate
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
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Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
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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.
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Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
There are several circumstances that include the live of the mother and Rape to name a few. We cannot know the turmoil of the person who makes that decision.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
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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?
There are many areas within the Government
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
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.
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Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
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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?
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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?
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NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
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.
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.
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Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Who am I to say who should be allowed to come into this country or why?
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
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VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
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I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe their is a greater power than our own.
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.
In the military I was responsible for millions of dollars in resources, funds and assets. It is imperative that you act conservatively to provide the necessary resources when they are needed.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have a 20 year USAF military career behind me, that comes with leadership and management experience and responsibilities, that are unparalleled
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?
We need to get away from political parties and elect qualified candidates based on their own merit, that will represent the people, not corporations or not how much money someone has given them.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
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2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Proper background checks that cross state lines should be in effect to protect an uns
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Agree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Agree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Veterans Homelessness and Healthcare Environmental issues in NWFL Improvement of our Infrastructure
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is a threat and tears at the very fabric of what the United States Stands for. If we do not come together as a united people we will fail as a nation.
