Liam Miguel Simard
No Party Preference | California
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Liam Miguel Simard
Party
No Party Preference
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 14
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, BA, 2015
WORK & MILITARY
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QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
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All medical providers should have equal access to government funds. www.LiamMiguel.com
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
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All medical providers should have equal access to government funds. www.LiamMiguel.com
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
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End-of-Life care is a human right. Everyone deserves to die with dignity. www.LiamMiguel.com
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
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End-of-Life care is a human right. Everyone deserves to die with dignity. www.LiamMiguel.com
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Medical decisions are private matters between an individual and their doctor, not the government. www.LiamMiguel.com
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Medical decisions are private matters between an individual and their doctor, not the government. www.LiamMiguel.com
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
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Working Class Americans are struggling right now, while multinational corporations hoard our money. It's not wealthy Americans vs. poor Americans. It's Working Class Americans vs. multinational corporations. www.LiamMiguel.com
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
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Working Class Americans are struggling right now, while multinational corporations hoard our money. It's not wealthy Americans vs. poor Americans. It's Working Class Americans vs. multinational corporations. www.LiamMiguel.com
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
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While we waste $800,000,000,000 every year fighting wars halfway around the world, the American economy suffers. We need to stop the madness & spend our American taxpayer dollars here in America. www.LiamMiguel.com
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
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While we waste $800,000,000,000 every year fighting wars halfway around the world, the American economy suffers. We need to stop the madness & spend our American taxpayer dollars here in America. www.LiamMiguel.com
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
In 2018, Kleptocrats in Washington transferred $100 BILLION in annual tax revenue from corporations to individuals. While our taxes go up, corporate taxes go down. This upward redistribution of wealth needs to end. www.LiamMiguel.com
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
In 2018, Kleptocrats in Washington transferred $100 BILLION in annual tax revenue from corporations to individuals. While our taxes go up, corporate taxes go down. This upward redistribution of wealth needs to end. www.LiamMiguel.com
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
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Religious Freedom and Freedom of Speech are among the most important rights we have as Americans. Both must be protected under the law. www.LiamMiguel.com
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
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No one should be discriminated against because of their religious beliefs. www.LiamMiguel.com
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
Religion and government must remain separate, as they are under the US Constitution. www.LiamMiguel.com
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
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Religious Freedom and Freedom of Speech are among the most important rights we have as Americans. Both must be protected under the law. www.LiamMiguel.com
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
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No one should be discriminated against because of their religious beliefs. www.LiamMiguel.com
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
Religion and government must remain separate, as they are under the US Constitution. www.LiamMiguel.com
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Government does not have the authority to mandate vaccines. Private businesses can institute whatever vaccine policies they want. www.LiamMiguel.com
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.
Anyone who wants to pay for private insurance should be free to do so. For everyone else, we need Medicare for All. www.LiamMiguel.com
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Government does not have the authority to mandate vaccines. Private businesses can institute whatever vaccine policies they want. www.LiamMiguel.com
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.
Anyone who wants to pay for private insurance should be free to do so. For everyone else, we need Medicare for All. www.LiamMiguel.com
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.
The US wastes $800,000,000,000 every year fighting wars for other countries. It's time we spend that money here in America. www.LiamMiguel.com
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.
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Both Israel and Palestine have the right to self-determination. Palestine is, and ought to be, a sovereign state. www.LiamMiguel.com
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
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The Chinese government has spent decades infiltrating our economy, our universities, and our government. We must take action to stop China from influencing our politics and our economy. www.LiamMiguel.com
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.
The US wastes $800,000,000,000 every year fighting wars for other countries. It's time we spend that money here in America. www.LiamMiguel.com
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Stop sending American dollars to countries like Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, etc. These countries fund terrorism around the world using our money and our weapons. www.LiamMiguel.com
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.
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Both Israel and Palestine have the right to self-determination. Palestine is, and ought to be, a sovereign state. www.LiamMiguel.com
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
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The Chinese government has spent decades infiltrating our economy, our universities, and our government. We must take action to stop China from influencing our politics and our economy. www.LiamMiguel.com
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Stop sending American dollars to countries like Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, etc. These countries fund terrorism around the world using our money and our weapons. www.LiamMiguel.com
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
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The US War on Drugs has fueled cartel violence in Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, and many other countries, leading millions to flee their homes & enter the US illegally. We must enforce our border, but we also need to address the root cause & end the War on Drugs. Without tackling both issues, the tide of immigrants from Central & South America will continue. www.LiamMiguel.com
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.
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State & local governments should determine how to spend their budgets. The federal government should not dictate to states how they can spend their money. www.LiamMiguel.com
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Immigrants who can be vetted should be allowed into the US. Anyone who is a member of any gang, cartel, terrorist group, or foreign intelligence agency should not be allowed into the US. www.LiamMiguel.com
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
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The US War on Drugs has fueled cartel violence in Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, and many other countries, leading millions to flee their homes & enter the US illegally. We must enforce our border, but we also need to address the root cause & end the War on Drugs. Without tackling both issues, the tide of immigrants from Central & South America will continue. www.LiamMiguel.com
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.
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State & local governments should determine how to spend their budgets. The federal government should not dictate to states how they can spend their money. www.LiamMiguel.com
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Immigrants who can be vetted should be allowed into the US. Anyone who is a member of any gang, cartel, terrorist group, or foreign intelligence agency should not be allowed into the US. www.LiamMiguel.com
VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
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No one should be discriminated against because of their race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, or disability. www.LiamMiguel.com
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
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Americans are not fundamentally racist. www.LiamMiguel.com
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in freedom & liberty for all Americans. www.LiamMiguel.com
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
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No one should be discriminated against because of their race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, or disability. www.LiamMiguel.com
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
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Americans are not fundamentally racist. www.LiamMiguel.com
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in freedom & liberty for all Americans. www.LiamMiguel.com
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
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Only American citizens should be able to vote. www.LiamMiguel.com
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
All Americans have the right to vote. I would not change this. www.LiamMiguel.com
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
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Only American citizens should be able to vote. www.LiamMiguel.com
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
All Americans have the right to vote. I would not change this. www.LiamMiguel.com
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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Race should not be the basis for any government policy. www.LiamMiguel.com
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Our domestic security is threatened by corruption and a faltering economy, not by racism. When the American economy thrives, Americans of all races and ethnicities will benefit. www.LiamMiguel.com
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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Race should not be the basis for any government policy. www.LiamMiguel.com
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Our domestic security is threatened by corruption and a faltering economy, not by racism. When the American economy thrives, Americans of all races and ethnicities will benefit. www.LiamMiguel.com
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
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I support American energy independence, which can only come from long-term investments in renewable energy, such as solar, geothermal, and nuclear. www.LiamMiguel.com
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.
Environmental protections CREATE jobs and BENEFIT THE ECONOMY. Weak environmental protections poison our water, pollute our air, contaminate our communities, and hurt our local economies. www.LiamMiguel.com
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
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I support American energy independence, which can only come from long-term investments in renewable energy, such as solar, geothermal, and nuclear. www.LiamMiguel.com
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.
Environmental protections CREATE jobs and BENEFIT THE ECONOMY. Weak environmental protections poison our water, pollute our air, contaminate our communities, and hurt our local economies. www.LiamMiguel.com
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?
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Progressive & Libertarian. I believe in freedom for Americans & strict regulations for multinational corporations. www.LiamMiguel.com
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
www.LiamMiguel.com
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.
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?
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Progressive & Libertarian. I believe in freedom for Americans & strict regulations for multinational corporations. www.LiamMiguel.com
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
We don't need another Democrat or another Republican in office. We need a Representative. My priority is ending the corruption & the kleptocracy that exists in Washington, DC and focusing on rebuilding the American economy from the bottom up. www.LiamMiguel.com
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
www.LiamMiguel.com
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?
We don't need another Democrat or another Republican in office. We need a Representative. My priority is ending the corruption & the kleptocracy that exists in Washington, DC and focusing on rebuilding the American economy from the bottom up. www.LiamMiguel.com
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
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With power comes responsibility. Police are trusted to uphold the law and should be held to a higher standard than ordinary citizens. www.LiamMiguel.com
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
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Law enforcement and social services must work together. They both become more effective when they collaborate. We need to fund both. www.LiamMiguel.com
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
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With power comes responsibility. Police are trusted to uphold the law and should be held to a higher standard than ordinary citizens. www.LiamMiguel.com
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
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Law enforcement and social services must work together. They both become more effective when they collaborate. We need to fund both. www.LiamMiguel.com
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Violent criminals should not have guns. Universal background checks will prevent criminals from buying guns, while ensuring law-abiding citizens don't have their rights infringed. www.LiamMiguel.com
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
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In America, everyone has the right to argue their case in court. If the lawsuit is frivolous, it should be thrown out. But that's why we have the courts--to determine which cases are legitimate and which aren't. www.LiamMiguel.com
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Violent criminals should not have guns. Universal background checks will prevent criminals from buying guns, while ensuring law-abiding citizens don't have their rights infringed. www.LiamMiguel.com
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
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In America, everyone has the right to argue their case in court. If the lawsuit is frivolous, it should be thrown out. But that's why we have the courts--to determine which cases are legitimate and which aren't. www.LiamMiguel.com
