
Ira Weinstein
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Ira Weinstein
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 23
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, B.A. Economics, Minor- Racism, 1972
St Johns University School of Law, Jamaica, NY, Juris Doctor, 1976
WORK & MILITARY
Weinstein Law Firm, Self Employed Attorney
AFFILIATIONS
AB Estates Civic Assn, Board Member, NRA
Lifetime Member, JCAB, Board Member, Officer 1992-2011
Tzivos Hashem- Jewish Children International, Trustee 1984-2021, Jewish Children's Museum
Trustee 2022, Wayne County Republican Committee, New York Conservative Party, Contributor
ZOA, AIPAC, Member, Broward Food Pantry, Children of Light Ministries
Contributor, NRSC, NRCC, My Faith Votes, St Jude's Children's Hospital, Contributor
Chabad Lauderdale By The Sea, Chabad of Central NY, B'Nai Israel of White Lake, Advisory Board
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
No public office positions to date
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Stay Tuned. I expect a Few
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
WinRed (2022)
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).
Strongly Agree
Certainly I will not support Federal Funding. These matters are constitutionally in the hands of the States, accordingly I would not be in a position to legislate against State or Local funding.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
I am against the concept of taking any life, however , in a case where a person is facing such irreversible, incurable and unbearable pain that it would be inhuman to force that person to continue, I would not want to stand in their way nor would I want to put such power into the hands of a doctor or care-giver. It's already illegal to commit suicide. Very sad situation.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
to save the life of the mother.
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
Free market economy unrestricted by over-regulation and supported by competitive tax rates will benefit all. Massive Inflation is result of Biden Administration's knee on the neck of the US Fossil Fuel Industry. Progressives priorities drag us all down.. Socialism, Bolshevism are 100 yr old proven failures as economic systems because they only benefit the ruling class. "Equity Justice" is a progressive buzz word for redistribution of income, wealth and confiscation of private property.
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
How much can the US tax payers endure? Not only do we need to cut spending, it has become more difficult because of massive inflation caused by Biden Administration's shutting of US fossil fuel industry. So many things emanate from oil and gas, plastics, fertilizer, shipping costs, food and the costs increase from all components, as the economy stalls, income and tax revenues decrease . Weinstein's Priorities First Plan: #1)Reverse the Biden Fossil Fuel Energy Policy
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Restore the Trump Tax Formula
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Fueled by indoctrination of our youth in the public schools, our children are taught to be self hating and anti religious. Laws mandating participation in funding of abortion and destruction of morality must be terminated.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
see my note above on 1.
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
One Nation under God. America is the most special country in the world. Its where our predecessors found freedom of religion. The Battle for the Soul of America is not between one religion and another religion, one denomination or another denomination, it is between those respecting religion and those disrespecting religion. The right to pray is a first amendment right guaranteed by the State. Whether by Heavyweight Champions or Football Coaches in High Schools. Those who disrespect freedom of religion disrespect America as well. We must insure the right to express ones religion, the right not to be forced to participate in the religious practices of others and even the right for atheists not to participate all, these principles are all fundamental to Americanism.- The concept of not taxing the Priests and the Parsonage was initiated by Joseph in Ancient Egypt and has continued to this day. Charitable Contributions should remain tax deductible. Religious institutions should be allowed to endorse candidates for office and maintain tax exempt status.. People of conscience should not be forced to fund objectionable procedures like abortion or sex change to qualify for governmental tax deductions. The rule of Law must override "policy" in the interests of civilization and humanity.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
In the case of government or school : not until it is objectively ascertained that such a vaccination has been properly tested, that is for certain effective, safe, and absolutely necessary to protect the recipient and others. In the case of an employer in private sector: at the behest of the employer, provided requested in good faith and subject to civil recourse against employer if determined to be damaging or harmful to the employee.
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.
All of the above. All options should remain open for the commander in chief to decide where, if, when and how to engage subject to congressional approval for declaration of war where necessary. And make no mistake, freedom is being threatened right here in America by the progressive left.
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 Disagree
BDS is one of the most disingenuous movements of our time. There are 1.5 million Arab Israeli citizens, Christian and Muslim, who enjoy freedom to live and enjoy their lives like all other Israelis. Conversely a Jew today can own a home practically everywhere in the world except Palestinian administered territory. We must stop humanitarian funding used for institutionalized teaching of hatred of Americans & Israelis in Middle East Schools. Iran must be prevented from acquiring nuclear weapons.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Agree
For decades Western businesses in China have had the Chinese Communist Party as a partner with access to books, trademarks, secrets and data bases. Enticed by cheap labor, Chinese Gov't financing and a huge market ( the middle class Chinese exceed the entire population of the USA) China has advanced itself. Since Obama , China has secured strategic bases and sea ports around the world including Panama Canal, Malta, Solomon Is., Piles of Rocks were transformed to Landing strips in S. China Sea
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
This will take time. We must link the giving of Humanitarian Aid to the dismantling of the institutionalized teaching of hatred of the west, including the hatred of America and Israel in the Islamic School systems. In the short run, Iran must be prevented from activating nuclear weapons.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Agree
Border must be Sealed, then My "Priorities First Plan" creates 10,000 jobs for INS agents to screen legal immigrants to increase the flow of legal immigrants 10 fold to 50 fold. It's an extremely difficult time consuming process to get a visa to come to USA - Its so discouraging families choose to wade thru the Rio Grande river, put their kids at risk to be raped and trafficked in the hands of the cartels and coyotes, to robbery, disease to arrive illegally is no way to start an American Dream.
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
Some funds , yes... States are responsible for public health and safety. If the policy of the President is to flood our cities with illegals why would he withhold federal funding ? If States have disease spreading why shouldn't they treat the sick? What funds specifically with respect to a private entity? Withholding or granting federal funds is a good tool for the executive branch to obtain cooperation for its Policy, not a matter for legislative branch.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Non criminal, law abiding, healthy, non socialist marxist or communist ideologues or potential terrorists.... who are willing to come legally into the USA as citizens and actually intend to abide by their oath to support and defend the constitution and laws of of the USA, against all enemies, foreign and domestic,...will bear arms if required by law..etc. We should also encourage more immigration from eastern Europe as these people hate Marxism, socialism and communism and tyranny. These immigrants should be capable of working.
VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Neutral
There is a difference between respecting the humanity of any human being, which I fully support as opposed to allowing the institutionalized proselytizing of our children to consider alternative sexuality or orientation. Children should be proud and happy with who and what they are without being pressured to make decisions , in many cases without knowledge or consent or their parents. I agree with Governor DeSantis and condemn woke Corporate Boards who cave to slight pressure or controversy
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
CRT is fundamentally racist itself.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Keeping this brief: Ones life is a gift and blessing from God. It is an opportunity to help perfect the creation God started. Life is a break from infinity. It is an opportunity. I am deeply spiritual and aware that the best way to influence people is by setting an example. I try my best. My beliefs are Jewish Orthodox, my practice , if it can be defined ranges mostly from Conservadox to Modern Orthodox. I pray and read Psalms daily. I believe that after the current geo-political darkness subsides a great reconciliation will take place between peoples and nations. In the meantime, the trees of the forest should be what and who they are , the oak trees remain oak trees, the maple trees remain maple trees and the pine trees be pine trees. All have their place and purpose. I believe the Islamic peoples are exceptionally faithful to their principles and when their leaders will tell them to stop extreme fundamentalism and Jihad, they will totally stop, As dark as things may appear now, I believe World Peace is around the corner. I believe Donald Trump was on the right track and if left alone he would have greatly advanced World Peace. As this applies to politics, I remember a time when we heard the truth from our leaders and the media, with a little BS to soften the rough edges. Today many of the things we hear from Washington and the MSM are BS with a little truth to feign credibility ( not Trump-I believe Trump said what he thought and meant what he said) The question is not whether you believe in something or not, the question is what is it that they are talking about? The bible says the poor will never disappear from the world, but also says to cloth the naked, feed the hungry. I believe ones word is ones bond, ones handshake must mean something . I always felt it should mean something to have Ira Weinstein as a friend. I believe in Priorities First. See what has to be done and do it. Deal with the most important issues first and prioritize those. That is my Priorities First Plan for America. The First Priority is Inflation-the Economy and Jobs, climate change agenda does not need to be shoved down our throats at breakneck speed. for decades fuel mileage has increased, energy efficient lighting and machinery have been developed, people have insulated their homes, many installed solar panels, more and more people are choosing to buy electric cars. it will happen naturally in the free market as people save money in the process. In the meantime the Biden administration must take its knee off the neck of the American Fossil Fuel Industry and restore the American Jobs destroyed, the confidence to invest in the USA, the production of clean cheap and clean natural gas and fossil fuels that will reduce inflation, even reverse it, create secondary and tertiary job opportunities, keep US money out of the hands of the Russians and Iranians ( and at 3 times the price under Trump policies) This will prevent the recession and turn loose our great economic machine that was shut down from day one of the Biden Presidency. This is one of the items in my "Priorities First" Plan.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Photo Identification issued by the State is a reasonable safeguard against fraud.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Mail in ballots only on request. Mail in voting postmarked 6 days before election and counted 1 day before election. Ban those Soros voting machines. Allow Both Parties to Verify the Counts. Cut off time for receiving ballots. Investigate suspicious activity. Ban Ballot Harvesting. Allow only citizens to vote. allow all citizens to vote including people in nursing homes and hospitals. Ban interference with voters by psychologists in health care institutions. It is longstanding Policy that despite election laws Courts are exceptionally reluctant to overturn elections. This is to defer to the choices of the voters which are tantamount to representative government. The solution to voter confidence is in enforcing and strengthening policies that promote election integrity.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
the soft tyranny of victimization is detrimental to development of the individual. Just like welfare was a trap, reparations are a bad idea and totally inappropriate. The USA freed slaves defeating the Confederate States of America. 600,000 gave their lives in that war. The defunct confederacy does not exist anymore.. Concepts like "justice equity" are veiled buzz words for Marxist, socialist seizing of private property. history teaches such measures in reality enhance only the ruling class.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I am sitting in a hotel in Krakow Poland filling out this form. last week I took a 50 minute ride to Auschwitz. The message that came to me is it is not too early too stand up to tyranny. Today there is a tyranny emanating from the left .The woke leftists have some nerve calling America a Racist Country. It is the most welcoming and inclusive nation in the world. They have a bigger nerve calling Donald Trump a racist. If there is any threat to US security it is embodied in the institutionalized teaching of hatred of America and the "White privileged people" in the educational systems of America including, but not limited to CRT , "social justice", 1619 project. We should stop funding these schools unless they drop this draconian curriculum which serves no purpose but to induce hatred. Lets hope its not too late.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
good for the economy, will supply jobs, reduce inflation , its a win win win
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
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?
Very Conservative
The damage the Progressive left has done and is attempting to do to America has pushed me from Conservative to Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
too early. Up to now I have been a behind the scenes private person. Stay tuned
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, never
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
That is my Legislative Priorities , "Priorities First" reopen the US fossil fuel industry, increase legal immigration, close the borders, provide jobs, reverse inflation, Buy American. Preserve and Respect Parents Rights, Increase funding and support to Police. I support the Safe Schools initiative
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
sovereign immunity is a long standing policy and extends to agents of the State.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
We should provide more funds to police departments and more funds for health and community programs including safe schools initiative and Police anti-crime units
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
keep them out of the hands of felons, violent miscreants and mentally ill
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Neutral
if the weapon is deflective or malfunctions causing harm or damage to the person, there is already strict product liability, like an automobile. However if there is no defect in the weapon, no. However, in the case of covid-19 which is a biological weapon the US had a hand in creating. ( gain of function research) that killed in 2 yrs over 1 million Americans , we should have been settling claims by families of the dead instead of this PPP money that got people used to not working.
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