
Amanda Waldman
Democrat | Pennsylvania
Candidate Profile
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Amanda Waldman
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 9
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, BA, 2010
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Center for Independent Living, Lycoming County, Vice Chair, Board of Directors, AmeriCorps
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (2)
Action Together NEPA (PA)
Schuylkill Country Democrats
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations (2024)
Brian Sims (2021)
ActBlue (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (5)
Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations (2024)
Democratic Jewish Outreach (2022)
Local, County, District, and State Democrat Women (2020)
Rick Mirabito (2020)
State Democratic Party Organizations (2020)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Disagree
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Disagree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Any. I believe in individual freedom for everyone, regardless of gender. This includes a woman's right to decide what to do with her own body.
Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?
Absolutely not.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Did not answer
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Did not answer
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
Yes
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
It means government and religion are separate - same thing it meant to our founding fathers.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Did not answer
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
In the interest of public health. COVID is real. Vaccines do not cause autism. I trust the science and experts in the fields of medicine & infectious disease.
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
B - The question is inaccurate in that it states government funded - It is taxpayer funded. We already pay taxes that are used to pay our elected official's salaries & benefits; why should we the people not be able to have the same healthcare options?
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.
B
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Agree
Russia also poses just a significant, if not greater, threat to the United States.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Did not answer
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
Did not answer
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Did not answer
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Disagree
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Disagree
VALUES
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Disagree
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Disagree
I agree that children are the most vulnerable members of society and should be protected from abuse; However, gender ideology & gender transition care are not forms of abuse or grooming. Empowering our children to live their lives & follow their hearts while loving them unconditionally is not abuse.
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Neutral
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am Christian. I believe that the word of God is LOVE, not hate/fear. I believe that we do unto others as we would have done to us, and that judgement of others is not ours to pass; we will all arrive at our own judgement day. I try to live the quote - Be the change you wish to see in the world.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Neutral
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Neutral
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Did not answer
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Did not answer
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Agree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Did not answer
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?
Moderate
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Did not answer
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Neutral
It should be reformed, but not on the basis simply adding additional seats
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Did not answer
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