Arthur Peterson

Republican | California

Candidate Profile

Liberal (Conditional)

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Arthur Peterson


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 39


Incumbent

No


Links


EDUCATION

Yale university, New shaven Ct, B.A, 1947

University of So. Calif, Los angeles, M.S.PA, 1948

University of Minnesota, Minnespolis, PhD, 1962

University of Chicago, Chicago, Post- foc, 1950–

WORK & MILITARY

US Navy, Apprentice Seaman- Midshipmsn, 2

United States marine Corps, captsin, 9

AFFILIATIONS

Congregational Churvu, Ordained lay minister

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Assemblyman Wisconsin State legislature, 1950-1955

Member. House of Representatives Montana, 2000-2003

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

U. S. House of Representatives, 1956

Race

ENDORSEMENTS

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Past endorsements -five U.S presidents

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).

Agree

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

Agree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

rape, Incest, red bd as ferment of life of mother


ECONOMY

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

Neutral

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

Agree

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

Simplify and make more equitable


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

Agree

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

Disagree

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

Founding fathers provision for separatio between church and state should be preserved


HEALTHCARE

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

If it is clearly established public health requires vaccination as in case of polio And if there is iniverssl agreement of predominance of medical authorities -then

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)


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)

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.

Neutral

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?

Intervene when our national interests are threatenef


IMMIGRATION

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

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.

Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Individuals who will Contribute to and agree to love according to values and laws of our Republic - administration of our laws that guarantee we are a nation of laws. - administer laws and quotas so we remain a nation of laws. Humanely but vigorously enforced


VALUES

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

Agree

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 am z Christian adhering to the values of the “pilgrim fathers who helped establish this nation , A lay minister for many years


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Require positive idsntification for registrring


EQUALITY

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Disagree

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

No. We are making sound progress in this area


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

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

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.

(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?

Lean Conservative

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

M 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?

Strong desire to attack raging inflation, chaos on our southern borders, strengthen national defense, utilize my strong knowledge of Russia, Iran and China and threat of intrusion on our public education system


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

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

Agree

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

Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

Control ownership of military type weapons by infividuals

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

Disagree

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