Otto Florschutz III
Republican | Alaska
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Otto Florschutz III
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Special Primary - U.S. House At Large
Race
U.S. House (Unexpired term)
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Beaufort Community College, Washington NC, Machine shop Technology, 1976-79
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Numerous youth and adult teaching and leadership positions.
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Wrangell Port Commission, Elected 3 times
Elected member of Wrangell Fish and Game Advisory Committee., 30 or more
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
OTHER INFORMATION
Anchorage Daily News Q & A with candidate.
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
No government money should be used, if the service they provide is so important the private sector will step up to fund it.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
No government money should be used, if the service they provide is so important the private sector will step up to fund it.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I have to admire Amazons new stance that they will provide transportation and services for employees who might live in a state where abortion is not legal. A sound business decision. Its way cheaper to kill the child than provide maternity leave. Its way cheaper to kill the child than provide insurance for it and its way cheaper to kill the child than to provide a wage that could support a family. Like I say a sound business decision.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I have to admire Amazons new stance that they will provide transportation and services for employees who might live in a state where abortion is not legal. A sound business decision. Its way cheaper to kill the child than provide maternity leave. Its way cheaper to kill the child than provide insurance for it and its way cheaper to kill the child than to provide a wage that could support a family. Like I say a sound business decision.
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Disagree
As a country we have spent so much to help the poor and it has worked but to think we should take money from those at the top to give to to those at the bottom will destroy work ethic. Who would watch a Supper Bowl where in the name of equity when one team scored they both got the same points.
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Disagree
As a country we have spent so much to help the poor and it has worked but to think we should take money from those at the top to give to to those at the bottom will destroy work ethic. Who would watch a Supper Bowl where in the name of equity when one team scored they both got the same points.
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Agree
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Agree
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Did not answer
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Did not answer
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Agree
When we have freedoms or liberties there are always those who would seek to take it away. These liberties, especially religious liberty should be preserved at all costs.
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Agree
When we have freedoms or liberties there are always those who would seek to take it away. These liberties, especially religious liberty should be preserved at all costs.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
If you are hired at a company that does not provide services you would like you are free to look for another job.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
If you are hired at a company that does not provide services you would like you are free to look for another job.
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
It has been my experience that those who have no or little religious conviction are the most easily corruptible in our society. Some in government leadership have advocated not allowing those with religious beliefs to participate. I believe this is akin to shooting yourself in the foot. I think we should always seek to have the best citizens we have in leadership roles.
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
It has been my experience that those who have no or little religious conviction are the most easily corruptible in our society. Some in government leadership have advocated not allowing those with religious beliefs to participate. I believe this is akin to shooting yourself in the foot. I think we should always seek to have the best citizens we have in leadership roles.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Only when they are willing to accept liability for any adverse affects the vaccine might produce.
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.
This question and problem is to complex to solve with multiple choice questions. What we need to solve Americas health care problems by doing multiple thing. Up front medical cost listing of all medicine, fees and procedures. Caps on these costs, single payer pricing for all insurance costs, all insurance is government controlled and no insurance provided by employers including government so everyone is on the same level.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Only when they are willing to accept liability for any adverse affects the vaccine might produce.
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.
This question and problem is to complex to solve with multiple choice questions. What we need to solve Americas health care problems by doing multiple thing. Up front medical cost listing of all medicine, fees and procedures. Caps on these costs, single payer pricing for all insurance costs, all insurance is government controlled and no insurance provided by employers including government so everyone is on the same level.
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.
Disagree
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 Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Agree
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.
Disagree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Make sure it doesn't proliferate within our borders.
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?
Make sure it doesn't proliferate within our borders.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Agree
A country is only as good as its protection of its citizens. Right now our government is refusing to place the welfare of its citizens above non citizens.
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
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Agree
A country is only as good as its protection of its citizens. Right now our government is refusing to place the welfare of its citizens above non citizens.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone in good standing with their countries laws who then applies with our country in the lawful way.
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?
Anyone in good standing with their countries laws who then applies with our country in the lawful way.
VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
The word I have a problem with is protected class. We should not discriminate period. We do not need special classes and groups.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
The word racist no longer has any meaning because it has been used to slander or denigrate anyone with a idea contrary to the one those hollering racism hold. The world would be a boring place if we all thought. looked or acted the same. CRT is built on a false pretense.
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
The word I have a problem with is protected class. We should not discriminate period. We do not need special classes and groups.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
As a commercial fisherman I value hard work, family and community, self reliance and living within my means. I believe these values are a direct result of my church community and its spiritual beliefs. I am a Christion who believe in taking upon me the name of Christ which to me means living as he did, with empathy and love for everyone.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
The word racist no longer has any meaning because it has been used to slander or denigrate anyone with a idea contrary to the one those hollering racism hold. The world would be a boring place if we all thought. looked or acted the same. CRT is built on a false pretense.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
As a commercial fisherman I value hard work, family and community, self reliance and living within my means. I believe these values are a direct result of my church community and its spiritual beliefs. I am a Christion who believe in taking upon me the name of Christ which to me means living as he did, with empathy and love for everyone.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
In this day and age there is no reason to not have a ID, presenting it to vote poses no hardship. If you value your vote you will have a ID proving who you are.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Voter ID law
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
In this day and age there is no reason to not have a ID, presenting it to vote poses no hardship. If you value your vote you will have a ID proving who you are.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Voter ID law
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Repatriation by race I think would be in line with the definition on racism, when one group is rewarded and others are penalized due to the color of their skin. What else could we call this.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No the mainstream media who magnify race in every story and every issue and have set back race relations 50 years. Without them constantly making every issue about race we would begin to get along together again.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Repatriation by race I think would be in line with the definition on racism, when one group is rewarded and others are penalized due to the color of their skin. What else could we call this.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No the mainstream media who magnify race in every story and every issue and have set back race relations 50 years. Without them constantly making every issue about race we would begin to get along together again.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
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.
Both questions are to draconian. we use resources, we also have some of the worlds best environmental protections. When we refuse to use our resources even though we could extract them with little or no environmental harm we then push that extraction off to countries that might have no environmental laws where the land and the resident are irreparably harmed. Some good that does.
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.
Both questions are to draconian. we use resources, we also have some of the worlds best environmental protections. When we refuse to use our resources even though we could extract them with little or no environmental harm we then push that extraction off to countries that might have no environmental laws where the land and the resident are irreparably harmed. Some good that does.
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
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
My political service has been local where I sought no pay or media attention for my service.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
My political service has been local where I sought no pay or media attention for my service.
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
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?
While I am a conservative person if elected I will seek to priorities issues the people of Alaska want. We have too big a state for me to know issues from the north to the south and western part of the state. However if it was up to me I would seek alternative forms of energy to communities on diesel power, Harvesting Carbon from the ocean and atmosphere for sim fuels and complex carbon based products. I would also like to see every town off the road system to have small plastics recycling and molding equipment producing items to use locally. The only lines I will not cross is I am pro life and I will not erode the Bill of Wrights including the 2nd amendment.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
While I am a conservative person if elected I will seek to priorities issues the people of Alaska want. We have too big a state for me to know issues from the north to the south and western part of the state. However if it was up to me I would seek alternative forms of energy to communities on diesel power, Harvesting Carbon from the ocean and atmosphere for sim fuels and complex carbon based products. I would also like to see every town off the road system to have small plastics recycling and molding equipment producing items to use locally. The only lines I will not cross is I am pro life and I will not erode the Bill of Wrights including the 2nd amendment.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Neutral
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.
Disagree
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?
Criminals should not be allowed to posses guns.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Criminals should not be allowed to posses guns.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Guns do not shoot by themselves. It takes someone to point and pull the trigger. They should be the one sued.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Guns do not shoot by themselves. It takes someone to point and pull the trigger. They should be the one sued.
