
Moneer Kheireddine
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Moneer Kheireddine
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 13
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of South Florida, Tampa, Bachelors, 2019
Stetson College of Law, Gulfport, Juris Doctorate, 2024
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Metropolitan Ministries, Community Donations Associate
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Student Body President (University of South Florida), 2017-2019
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
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.
Neutral
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
When any person wants or needs an abortion, they should have a legal right to one. Our nation is built on the ideals of freedom of choice for our ideas, our thoughts, and our bodies, and that should be respected in all medical care.
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Agree
We must create a base-line of support for all U.S. citizens as promised in the constitution; the right to life. The right to healthy food, clean water, and some form of housing over each of our heads no matter our income level or familial status. This should be promised and maintained by the federal government, as it would be almost impossible to maintain this status on a state-by-state level.
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Agree
We waste far too much on corporate tax-breaks and allowing our welfare programs to be ripped off by the various insurance and drug companies we depend on. Must pursue cuts that protect the working class citizen while allowing funds to be refocused on the issues our day to day citizens are dealing with, such as lack of clean water, lack of reliable and affordable housing, and medical care of the highest quality no matter one's income level.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
It should be simplified entirely and be capable of being understood by the average high schooler, and a values added tax must be instituted specifically on corporations earning profits beyond one million dollars a year.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Neutral
Separation of church and state is critical to a functioning democracy of the people, by the people, for the people.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Neutral
In a free market, all are capable of making choices on who they would like to service. To deny service based off any form of discrimination, even a supposed religious one, is immoral and should be discouraged.
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
Separate in terms of the law, but individual state representatives and leaders should be encouraged to utilize the highest ideals of their faith in the policy and work they advocate for.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
If there is a clear public health risk and the vaccination has been proven through extensive Federal and third party research to be safe and work!
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) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare option
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 United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny.
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.
Choose not to answer
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Help heal the nations (through humanitarian efforts) who are suffering to the extent that they would employ any form of religious extremism.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Agree
I believe a secure border is not only necessary, it is possible at a much more cost-effective rate then a giant wall of concrete. Using the latest technology with drone support, we can secure our border with a fraction of the investment through Federal support.
State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.
Disagree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Any who wish to build a better life for themselves, regardless of background and occupation, should be welcome in the land of the free after following proper immigration paperwork.
VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Agree
After studying the law, I've been able to understand numerous cases brought forth that show clear discrimination to various U.S. citizens on the basis of gender identity or sexual orientation, and recognize the importance of protecting at the highest legal level those who have been historically hated, disliked and discriminated against for a simple aspect of who they are and believe themselves to be.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Not only do I disagree, this is a poor representation of critical race theory and the various academics surrounding the history of United States institutions. Critical race theory is focused on understanding how race played a role in shaping politics, law and class struggle - not on
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in our single creator, God, who has watched over and guided humanity through his prophets and mercy for a millennia. I believe that life is a test, that we are all given skills and experiences meant to allow us to build a better world as God's tools. I believe no one is too far gone, that all are capable of redemption, and that we should focus on a quality of character and kindness in all of our interactions with others. Prayer and specifically fasting is central to my spiritual beliefs and I know that my faith will give me the strength to persevere no matter what may happen on my political journey.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Neutral
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I would instituted Ranked-Choice voting, which allows all voters to not just cast a single ballot, but to rank their preferred candidates and if their first vote does not go to a candidate who is capable of winning, it is then transferred to their second choice, and so on and so forth. On top of this, I fully believe in removing ALL corporate money for election practices and replacing it with a Democracy Dollars system, where all U.S. citizens are given a donation stipend every year to contribute to the political campaign of their choosing.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Neutral
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, because it was and has been a threat to our world through both World War's and every single major conflict in history. Racisms stems from ignorance - not understanding something and so living in fear of it. As we've seen over the past few years, unchecked ignorance and encouraging hate among our people lends itself to violence, to fear, and to widespread panic. We must recognize that while our backgrounds and experiences culturally make us who we are, each of us is just a human being with the same unlimited potential as each other. To cause harm, even if it's just social harm, to anyone simply because you believe they look different to you is inherently harmful to democracy and our largest strength as the United States of America; our ability to be unified together. To see each other not as something to fear, or something to hate, but as simply a reflection of ourselves with all the potential for good and for bad that may bring.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Disagree
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
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
N/A
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 was raised in a working class family right here in Pinellas County, spending weekends helping my father unload snack packages at gas stations across the Tampa Bay area while making sure my little brother and sisters got to school on time during weekdays. After being accepted to the University of South Florida, I committed myself to servant leadership and was eventually elected to represent over 50,000 of my peers as Student Body President & University Trustee - roles that taught me critical lessons about what it takes to make progress on behalf of others in a politically charged environment. At twenty-four years old, I was accepted to Stetson College of Law in Gulfport, where I’ve come to understand just how our founders structured our Republic and how the law itself can be wielded as a tool for the people rather than the corporate elite. Now, at twenty-five years old, I can no longer stand by as extremists push our republic to the edge. I’m ready to apply what I’ve learned, my experiences, my successes and my failures, to serve YOU, the families of Pinellas County as your elected official in the U.S. House of Representatives. While some of my fellow Republicans believe they can win this primary through fear-mongering or pandering buzzwords, the only tool I plan to use is the one establishment players fear the most; CARE. Care for building a sustainable future on this planet for your children and grandchildren. Care for our economy that guarantees green-jobs and a four day work week for all. Care for providing an affordable home for every homeless child, man and woman in our county. And care for redeeming our party, the Republican party, in the eyes of the American people. But... I can’t do it alone. I’m running to represent you in D.C. because I know that Pinellas County deserves so much more than what our candidates and political parties have offered you. And while the odds are stacked against us, history has shown that anything is possible through a people-powered movement. So, join me and support the only true grassroots Republican effort in Pinellas county at www.votemoneer.com. Whether it’s just a $5 donation, volunteering for an hour, or telling your family & friends about the campaign, every little bit helps us build a political movement capable of putting people first. TOGETHER, I FULLY BELIEVE WE CAN FIGHT TO HEAL OUR NATION AND BEGIN TO BUILD A UNITED STATES OF AMERICA THAT “K.A.R.E.S. AGAIN!”
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Neutral
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Agree
Mental health is the cornerstone of all the major problems we are facing in our communities today- and it is criminally underfunded. Many peer reviewed studies have shown that there is little impact by increasing funding to local law enforcement and the reduction of crime, poverty, and many other factors affecting everyday families. We must take a restorative justice stance on people who make mistakes, & focus on healing rather than simply throwing citizens away into the for-profit prison system
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Some form of required mental health background screening for purchase and a license system with mandatory training (similar to how we handle the other deadliest thing in America; cars) for those who wish to carry firearms outside of their own personal property or for hunting purposes. We should not force our people to disarm their constitutional right, but we must create better systems to teach our citizens the importance of respecting firearms and their deadly potential. It is evident that right now it is far too easy for any who wish to kill a large amount of their fellow citizens can do so with little-to-no issues. That is a problem that will not go away simply through prayer, but only through direct actions on improving the current gun culture.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Agree
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