J. Fritz Wiebel

Democrat | South Carolina

Candidate Profile

Leans Liberal

BIOGRAPHY

Name

J. Fritz Wiebel


Party

Democrat


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 28


Incumbent

No


Links

J. Fritz Wiebel websites

EDUCATION

Univ. of S.C., Spartanburg,SC campus, Pol.Sci., 1993

WORK & MILITARY

USAF, Airman, 1year and 3mos '74/75

AFFILIATIONS

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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Race

OTHER INFORMATION

Video interview. Meet the Candidate. WSPA 7 News. 20 Sept 2022. 5:56 minutes.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

This issue has already been resolved by the legislator in SC . Therefore I'll not be wasting my time on it It's time for pocketbook issues.

Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.

Strongly Disagree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Disagree

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

Neutral


ECONOMY

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

What is your position on the minimum wage?

More than over due, nobody could survive on the present one. Raise it!

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

Choose not to answer


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

None

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

Strongly Agree


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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

There should be a blend of health care options

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

The presence of a killer disease.


NATIONAL SECURITY

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

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Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

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IMMIGRATION

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

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EDUCATION

The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.

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VALUES

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

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Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.

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Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

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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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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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States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.

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EQUALITY

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

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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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Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.

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What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

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ABOUT YOU

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

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Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

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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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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

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2ND AMENDMENT

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

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Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Did not answer

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