
Calvin Clements
Democrat | Pennsylvania
Candidate Profile*
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Calvin Clements
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Senate, Dist. 48
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Auburn University, Auburn, AL, DVM, 1985
SUNY Binghamton, Binghamton, NY, BS, 1976
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, Cert, 2009
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
2nd Chance Dog Rescue, Volunteer Veterinarian, The Caring Cupboard
Volunteer, Rotary Club, President
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Senate 48 Special Election, 2021
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS*
LIBERAL (2)
*Pennsylvania AFL-CIO
*Communication Workers of America (CWA) Political Action Fund
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
ALF-CIO
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (15)
Barack Obama (2013)
Bob Casey Jr (2018)
Conor Lamb (2018)
Democratic National Committee (2013)
Denny Wolff (2018)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
State Democratic Party Organizations (2020)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE*
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Abortion should be Legal, Safe and Well Regulated
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Neutral
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Agree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
We need to move to a progressive tax code
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Reduce number of legislators and rollback raises and put raises on the ballot. Stop all unfunded pensions in government. Stop giveaways to oil and gas companies
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
Through high school
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
none
HEALTHCARE
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.
B
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
in the event of a pandemic and to prevent serious communicable diseases
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Maintain a terrorist strike force but avoid boots on the ground
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.
Agree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Neutral
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
anyone that is properly vetted
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Disagree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Neutral
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Religious beliefs are personnel and do not belong in government
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Require photo ID such a driver license, state ID, college ID, or military ID
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes. It can lead to violence, death and social unrest,
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Disagree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
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.
B and stricter laws can lead to alternative energy and increased better paying jobs
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Neutral
Fracking is necessary until we can convert to alternatives but MUST be well regulated
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
to provide a safe and productive framework for society
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Facebook, League of Women Voters interview
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
no
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I will immediately introduce legislation to RollBack the Raise and block the 2023 raise. I will legislate to put raises on the ballot and STOP all unfunded pensions. I will make property tax reform happen.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Disagree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
We must increase funding to police departments to improve training and get better applicants
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I support the 2nd Amendment but weapons of war are unnecessary
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Agree
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