Veronica Fernandez
Other | New Jersey
Candidate Profile
Liberal (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Veronica Fernandez
Party
Other
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 7
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Sussex County Vo-Tech, Sparta, HS, 1977
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Washington Twsp Democrats, Candidate/Volunteer, Interfaith Council of Homeless Families of MC
Coordinator/Volunteer, American Promise, Member
Delaware River Keepers, Contributor, League of Women Voters
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
none
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Washington Twsp Committe, 2017, 2018, 2019
US Senate, 2020
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Make Voters Matter
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Bernie Sanders (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
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I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
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Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
On demand...choice is between patient and Dr. In regards to question #1 to explain further. One of the best things we can do to prevent abortion is to prevent unwanted pregnancies. I support an improved M4A which would include much easier access to birth control. I also know the billions we will save per year by switching to single payer will provide people with more money to donate to a privatized abortion system. There are enough of us in this country who support choice that would fund this.
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
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The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
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What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
We need to end subsidies to industry that reports billions in profit and begin to have them pay their share of taxes. We need a more simple code for people and small business. I am a small business owner and it is an added frustration and expense to navigate our tax code.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
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Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
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What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
I support a strong wall between church and state. Freedom of religion is very important but it should not play any part in our governance.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
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What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
maintenance.
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
I lean most with Option C. We must provide for our common defense but I am concerned where the line is sometimes drawn at protecting American "interests". I am not a foreign affairs expert, however, minimal research reveals our involvement in the affairs of other countries can lead to more trouble than good. Iraq and Afghanistan are good examples of our extreme involvement. Each situation is unique and must be addressed weighing all consequences.
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
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The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
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What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
No one person has the answer to this question. This threat has been decades in the making and is very complicated. Again, when making decisions in this area I would seek expert advice and input.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
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State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.
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Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
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VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
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I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
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What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
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EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
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Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
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ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
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Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
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What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
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I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
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2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
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Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
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