James Hanink

No Party Preference | California

Candidate Profile

BIOGRAPHY

Name

James Hanink


Party

No Party Preference


Election Year

2021


Election

Gubernatorial Recall


Race

Gubernatorial Replacement


Incumbent

No


Links

James Hanink websites
Facebook

EDUCATION

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, Ph.D., 1975

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, M.A., 1972

St. Mary's University, San Antonio, TX, B.A., 1968

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

American Maritain Association, President, New Oxford Review

Contributing Editor, WCAT The Open Door, Host

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

(Candidate did not provide)

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS

OTHER (1)

American Solidarity Party

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)

Desmond Silveira

Ronda Chervin, Ph.D.

Sebastian Mahfood, Ph.D.

Brian Carroll

OTHER INFORMATION

As of 8/9/2021, the California Secretary of State reported candidate had received $3,363.89 during the current election cycle.

Bio and key message submission available on Ballotpedia

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

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

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

None.


ECONOMY

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

Agree

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

Strongly Agree

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Disagree

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

I would reduce military spending.


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.

Strongly Agree

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 Agree

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

Strongly Agree

I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.

Yes

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

The government can do so only when churches are promoting violent activities or clearly endangering public safety.

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

There should be no state establishment of religion; nonetheless, there can and should be shared contributions to the common good.


HEALTHCARE

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

Agree

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

I would promote a combination of both government and private insurance coverage.


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?

Given that the U.S. has sufficient resources, those who can contribute to the common good should be allowed to immigrate. Special consideration should be given to those who suffer religious or political violence.


VALUES

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

Strongly Agree

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

Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a practicing Roman Catholic. I accept the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.


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?

No Answer

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

I am a member of the American Solidarity Party. Our platform does not correspond to the usual designations listed in #23. Neither does Catholic Social Teaching.

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

I taught philosophy for four decades, chiefly in a Jesuit university. I have been an active figure in the American Solidarity Party.

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 encourage voters to avoid "canned" political language and "thought blockers," e.g., left and right, liberal and conservative, reactionary and progressive. Look instead for coherent and consistent policies that show a regard for the good of the human person.


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

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

Strongly Agree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

No

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

I am opposed to the private ownership of military-style weapons.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

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. pro-life legislation 2. pro-religious freedom legislation 3. pro-home ownership legislation

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

Yes, insofar as it contributes to social disorders.

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