Robert Vigue
Democrat | Pennsylvania
Candidate Profile*
Liberal (Conditional)
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Robert Vigue
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 12
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
CCAF, Washington DC, Applied Science Instructional Technology, 1995
CCAF, Washington DC, Applied Science Avionic/Electronics, 1995
WORK & MILITARY
US Air Force, E-6 TSGT, 20
AFFILIATIONS
Mars Pa Library Board, Member, Butler County PA Library Board
Member, PTO Rio Rancho New Mexico, President
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Town Council Valencia Two terms, Current
Pennsylvania Constable Two Terms, 2008 - 2014
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
OTHER (2)
*Humane PA
*Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals (PASNAP)
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Young Republican National Federation (2008)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Under any time a woman's life is at risk. Such as a tubular pregnancy. Also this should include Rape and incest as a reason to allow abortion
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Disagree
Planned parenthood does a lot more than this alludes to. Especially for inner city woman they give full medical workups and counseling from an objective point of view.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Agree
Very difficult but i have to say from experience the pain and suffering. I was at the bedside of a woman who had pancreatic cancer and she was in extreme pain with a dire prognosis. The situation was inoperable and even the pain med could not relieve her. It should be case to case basis with advice of a medical professional
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
First i would like to see tax liability for seniors revamped. Seniors have paid in most cases for over 50 years plus. Its time to honor their contribution with relief. Second I would like to see a three level flat tax code for corporations that will allow smaller business to compete. Separate incentives to smaller business to help them with giving employees benefits that will incentivize employees to stay with a business which will help the same business maintain a stable base of employees
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
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Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Agree
I think at least through a Community college. I say put a one percent tax on business to help pay for the college which in turn will help get better educated work force available for the same business to hire. The incentive to help pay for a better educated trained force is a win win for business and the community
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Churches are an important part of society and my life. As a rule churches are autonomous but some of these mega churches that have been under scrutiny can be quite scary. I hate the thought of government interfering but the people sometime need protecting. The Jim Jones thing as an example of a serious problem. While they moved to a country out side the US what happened may have been prevented . I dont know but what i do know is it was well known and maybe could be prevented. But it has to be with due diligence
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.
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Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
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NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
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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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IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
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Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
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EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
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VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
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I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
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Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
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I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
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What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
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EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
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Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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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.
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I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
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ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
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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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Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
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What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
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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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I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
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2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
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Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
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