
Bruce Banko
Republican | New Jersey
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Bruce Banko
Party
Republican
Election Year
2021
Election
General
Race
Assembly Dist. 19
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Woodbridge High School, Woodbridge, NJ, 1982
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
AFSCME Local 2292, President
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Agree
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.
Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I believe abortion should only be used in rape cases.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Neutral
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I really would like to go through the budget before I answer this question. I'm sure there is plenty of wasted money that could be eliminated to cut our taxes
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.
Neutral
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.
Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Agree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
No Answer
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
keeping religion out of public schools
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Neutral
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
All Companies should include health care for their employees and their family.
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 Agree
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.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Any one can migrate to the U.S. as long as they come here properly. They must fill out proper forms and wait their turn. Bottom line is you can't sneak into the country and expect to become a citizen.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
No Answer
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Neutral
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian who is married to a Jewish woman. I found that both religions have good values within themselves.
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?
Conservative
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?
As a ex-president of AFSCME Local 2292, I found that by fighting for what you believe in to the full extent will reward you in your favor no matter how small the issue is. As a outsider, I will be representing the average person. I'm am retired and disabled. I was living financially comfortable until I became disable. I experienced a lot of issues that most politicians have not. I have no donors at this time that I have to answer to except the voters
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 am not a politician, I am retired disabled 56 year old voter that wants to see change. Everyone is tired of high taxes and need to move out of state because if it. I don't wanna move so I decided to run for state Assembly and stir the pot that has not been stirred in awhile. The state is going in the wrong direction. It feels that the state has a say in everything you do. I want the residents of NJ to be able to raise their children and have them stay here with you when you retire. This will not happen if the state continues in the direction it is headed. I have 3 children 12, 13 and 21 years old and I don't see a promising future here in NJ. My father was a marine in WWII and told me to be a leader not a follower and that is what I intend to do if elected
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.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No Answer
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The restrictions that are in place now are fine for right now.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Agree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
1. Mandating all employers to have health insurance for all employees 2 Eliminating/lowering tolls on NJ highways for state residents 3. Issue registered voters I.D. cards
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes there is a racism threat to domestic security in the United States. It makes everyone feel uneasy and threaten which makes people do things that they normally won't do.
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