
Hamilton Rodrigues
Republican | Massachusetts
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Hamilton Rodrigues
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 8
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of Massachusetts at Boston, Boston, Master of Science in Public Administration, 2013
University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Amherst, Bachelor of Arts in Communication, 2000
Madison Park Technical Vocational High School, Roxbury, Electrical Technology, 1995
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Town of Canton MA, Economic Development Commission
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
WinRed (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
WinRed (2022)
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate editorial. Boston Broadside. July 2022.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I am pro-life and every child deserves to be born.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
We should bring the pledge of allegiance back to the public schools. The relationship between church and state is important and should be implemented in the USA. Just like all other non religious situations are respected and protected, then why shouldn't God and country be protected and respected?
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.
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.
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.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
We need to tighten up on immigration policies and secure our borders. Also, we need to find ways to stop meddling in other country's affairs unless it is an imminent threat to our society. It's not up to us to decide which form of government other countries should have.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None. a mandate is not a law. People do not realize that disobeying a mandate is not breaking the law. The people should have the option to decide whether or not they should take the vaccine.
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 health care options.
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Taxes should be reduced for the middle, upper middle class, and small businesses. They should not be penalized for working hard and being ambitious. Also, this class of people provide a substantial amount of jobs in America, especially in urban areas.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
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.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
People should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. through proper procedures and protocols and not be allowed to walk in unannounced. This country was built off of the backs of immigrants, however we need to control and secure the borders to assure that there is no illegal activity coming into the country.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
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?
Conservative
I believe that having a very strong economy is the root to solving the majority of America's problems; including socio-economic, foreign policy, and other social matters. When the majority of Americans are able to achieve their liberty and the pursuit of happiness then the probability of other negative things such are crime, poverty, etc happening are very low.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://www.facebook.com/HamiltonRodriguesforCongress
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 am a small business owner, a father, husband, and have a genuine intention to help this country thrive, especially here in Massachusetts. I want to have an America for all campaign, where I can be able to properly prepare this country to unite and create synergy. At the end of the day a divided America is a divided world.
VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Choose not to answer
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in God through Jesus Christ. I believe that everyone should believe in a higher being no matter what religion or denomination they are a part of. The fact of the matter is that we all pray to the same God, and we all do this for the same common goal. Therefore, I support religious freedoms. We need to respect all ideologies and not hate someone else for what they believe and stand for. People should have the opportunity to agree to disagree.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
There is way too much voter fraud going on right now. The current situation of voting allows for a total stranger to show up to the voting polls and vote using someone else's name. implementing voter ID requirements will allow for fair game between candidates running for office.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Voters will have to show their ID when they vote. I would help getting rid of mail in ballots as well.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes. Racism is a threat on all sides. There are racist black organizations as well as racist white organizations. This a major threat to national security and if we do not get to the root of the problem it will get worse. There needs to be a mechanism put in place to stop "Steering the pot" and teach the American public that we are all from the same human race. This racial conflict in this country was man made to divide the masses. When we keep the people fighting amongst themselves it will take the attention off what really needs to get done in this country.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
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.
A.) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.
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