Paul McDaniel
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile*
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Paul McDaniel
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary & Secretary of State Special
Race
State Rep., Dist. 30 - Pos. 1
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Federal Way High School, Federal Way
Highline College, Des Moines
WORK & MILITARY
7th Power, inc. - Technology Consultant, CEO / President
USMC, Sergeant / Tank Commander
AFFILIATIONS
St. Francis Hospital, Volunteered over 9 years and 1,000 hours, Totem Middle School
Assistant wrestling coach, Gracie Barra Federal Way, Currently teaches Jiu - Jitsu to children and adults
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
Previous Races
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Linda Kochmar (2022)
Stand Up Federal Way (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE*
*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
None, but that is not reality. So my answer is if the mother truly does not wish to love the child and refuses adoption as an option.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I do not feel abortion providers should receive any federal, state, or local government funds, and if they do, then groups like Care Net (https://carenetps.org/) should receive equal funds.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
I support a person's right to choose what is best for themselves and will not push my beliefs on them.
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I support a flat tax.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I would support a 10% cut across the board for every department.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
I support K-12 taxpayer-funded public education and running start only.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
I support free markets with a laissez-faire economy where people are free to choose who they wish to do business with, without governmental interference.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None, I can not think of a circumstance that should give the government that type of control.
HEALTHCARE
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.
C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None, I cannot think of a circumstance that should give someone that much control over another person's body. After the COVID debacle, I feel if someone believes a vaccination will keep them safe then they should get one, but they have no right to require someone else to get one.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Have an open relationship with America-friendly Islamic groups, and work with them on fixing the issue of radical members of their religion.
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
I don't support the BDS movement against Israel, but I support boycotting Disney, Google, Facebook, Nike, Amazon, and other questionable American companies.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
I believe we should control who comes into our country no matter what border they cross, and would support a physical determent to keep our country more secure.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those that have gone through the proper channels and have waited in line.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I support all of them and would include adding parents as stakeholders to RCW28A.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
Yes, if you accept John Locke's Two Treatises of Government as your starting point for the concept of our government.
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
I do NOT support anything that comes from the Kinsey Institute (https://kinseyinstitute.org/) or John Money (https://kinseyinstitute.org/about/profiles/john-money.php).
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Neutral
Did Adam marry Eve? How many wives did King David have? The only thing the government should be involved in is civil union license/contract.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
I do NOT support CRT.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a follower of the teachings of Jesus Christ and have accepted Him as my Lord and Savior. My values are based on His teaching and I love my God and am working on loving my fellow humans.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I would get rid of mail-in voting, make voting days a holiday, and only allow one day for people to cast their ballots.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No, I do NOT believe racism is a threat but I believe those that push racism are a threat.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
I follow the beliefs of Thomas Sowell, "If you were to give reparations to everyone whose ancestors had been slaves, I suspect that you would have to give reparations to more than half the entire population of the globe. Slavery was not confined to one set of races."
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
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.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
It is an effective process that will become safe as the process if refined over time.
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
I believe the government should focus on providing protection, limited infrastructure, creating and enforcing laws equally, and not infringing on individual freedoms.
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
I am a Classical Liberal
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU-8Uz_nMaQ
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?
As you can see from some of my answers, I am not your typical candidate. I do not believe most of the issues discussed in this survey can be answered with a simple response. When I write or speak, it is from my heart and is filtered with a lifetime of choices, some that bring me joy and many that are painful. And if you choose to vote for me, I can assure you that I will fight for you and your family every day, and will focus my time on Public Safety, Quality Education, and above all, supporting Strong Families, which are the cornerstone of our community and society. More than your vote I ask for your prayers.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
Removing qualified immunity will cost us good officers.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
If we need more money for mental health and community programs it should come from other bloated government departments.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. If we wish to make the public safer we need to get rid of gun-free zones.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Firearms don't kill people, people kill people.
