Russel Pealer Breyfogle Jr.

Republican | Missouri

Candidate Profile

Liberal (Conditional)

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Russel Pealer Breyfogle Jr.


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

primary


Race

U.S. Senator


Incumbent

No


Links


EDUCATION

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MSW, 1970

Beloit College, Beloit, BA, 1957

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MA, 1964

WORK & MILITARY

US Army, Sp5, 1958-1962

AFFILIATIONS

University of Missouri Friends of Peace Studies, President, Veterans For Peace

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

None

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Missouri House of Representatives ( As a Democrat), 2004

Race

ENDORSEMENTS

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Marie Glaze

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Claire McCaskill (2018)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

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).

Disagree

I support a woman's right to choose.

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Agree

Some states permit assisted suicide if they have had two separate psychiatric examinations and the doctors concur. I support this process.

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

If a child has been sexually abused, or incest has occurred I support abortion as one option. Also, if the fetus is deformed or mother's health is at risk an abortion should be permitted.


ECONOMY

Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.

Agree

I believe we all should pay our fair share.

The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.

Neutral

To reduce deficit spending, either you cut programs or raise taxes. Programs should be examined to determine their effectiveness, and waste should be eliminated where possible. In my youth I was a Senator Robert Taft conservative and became and continue as a Lincoln-T. Roosevelt-Eisenhower.Republican. The Republican Party left me but I am back to support truth seekers of The Jan 6 Committee.

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

There should be a minimum tax payment placed on the wealthy.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

Strongly Agree

Religion is a personal choice and there should be no discrimination against any religion, as long as they are within the law.

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Agree

Yes. Businesses provide a product and/or service and should provide such to all regardless who wish to use it.

What should be the relationship between the church and the state?

The US was founded on "separation of church and state" and I believe that principle should remain in effect.


HEALTHCARE

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

Vaccinations should be required for all children (excluding certain religions). Voluntary compliance is most effective but to protect the majority there might be room for specific compliance.

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.

A first and B second.


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

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.

Strongly Agree

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 should be helpful and supportive of governments which are democratic and not corrupt.


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Neutral

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?

Having some comprehension of English and specific skills would be helpful. But some occupations demand physical labor and people are needed. Plus how many can we economically absorb? Plus what are their home conditions?


VALUES

Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Agree

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Agree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I believe in God and Jesus is the Son of God first and foremost. I also believe in good works.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Neutral

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

I believe that voting should be made as easily as possible.


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. Prejudices and misinformation about others (individuals and groups) are disruptive factors of our society.


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

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 New jobs have been created due to new laws and regulations.


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?

Lean Liberal

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

In public forums and discussions.

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'm an 86 year old widower, father of 3, grandfather of 7, great grandfather of 16; a veteran and former Peace Corps volunteer (Kenya, 1964-66); retired Fulton State Hospital social worker; active church member. I support Reps Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzsinger in their quest for the truth of the January 6th insurrection. I support legislation to reduce gun violence. I have been twice boosted for COVID and believe in science. I support $2,000.00 be placed in Social Security for Children , an account for all new borns and at 18 they could withdraw (and pay taxes) its' value (maybe $25,000.00 or more). T


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Disagree

Police are not above the law.

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

Strongly Disagree

Police are out gunned with the bad guys having AK-15's. Legitimate gun owners should be able to keep their guns but safety legislation supported by police is needed.


2ND AMENDMENT

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

Did not answer

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Agree

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