Andy Schuler

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Candidate Profile

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BIOGRAPHY

Name

Andy Schuler


Party

Other


Election Year

2020


Election

General


Race

State Senator, Dist. 45


Incumbent

No


Links

Andy Schuler websites FacebookX

EDUCATION

College of Visual Arts, Saint Paul, N/A, 2004

Arts High School, Saint Paul, 2000

Perpich Center For Arts Education, Golden Valley, 1997

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Minnesota NORML, Treasurer, ZAP 35

Treasurer, Ecology Democracy Party, Chairperson

Green Party of Minnesota, Coordinating Committee, Green Party of USA

National Committee, Northwest Community Television, Volunteer

Golden Valley Arts & Music Festival, Volunteer

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

(Candidate did not provide)

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Ecology Democracy Party

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Disagree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.

Strongly Disagree

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.

No Answer

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Did not answer


ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

Strongly Agree

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Neutral

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

Defense and corporate subsidies.


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.

No Answer

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.

Strongly Disagree

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Disagree

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?

Laws should have no religious or spiritual basis.


HEALTHCARE

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.

Strongly Agree

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

Emulate real world examples which are the most successful.


NATIONAL SECURITY

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Disagree


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.

Disagree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Did not answer


EDUCATION

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly Disagree

I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Agree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

My spiritual beliefs are very personal to me and are of no concern to the general public.


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.

Did not answer

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

I am a relatively intelligent individual who has resided in district 45 his entire life. Many of the issues I have supported during the past couple decades are now more relevant than ever such as cannabis legalization, proportional representation, and environmental protection.

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 don't want to be your leader, I just want voters to gain representation after Election Day.


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.

Strongly Disagree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Neutral


2ND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

No

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Sensible ones.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Agree

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Strongly Agree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Agree

In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?

Proportional representation, cannabis legalization, Genuine Progress Indicator.

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

Yes. We have a bad history of letting murderous mobs get away with lynching.

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