
Kristine Cousler-Womack
Other | Pennsylvania
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Kristine Cousler-Womack
Party
Other
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 93
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
York College, York
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Dallastown Elementary PTO, President
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Aborting services should be available up to approx 20 weeks, unless the life of mother is in danger. The government should not be dictating what people can and can't do with their bodies.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Agree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
We have a spending problem in this state. We should be cutting taxes, and making sure the funds are actually going for what they are allocated for.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I believe all the departments contribute to wasteful spending. I would be looking to cut the budget for every department. I also support selling the state liquor system.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
The market should decide the fate of the businesses
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
I support the separation of church and state. The Constitution supports religious freedom, and thus the government can not interfere.
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, I also believe that we should be able to shop for insurance across state lines.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I believe a private business should be able to dictate what they want to require. The government and schools that publicly funded should encourage vaccinations, but should not require them.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Stop funding other countries defense systems, and involving ourselves in their problems when not asked for help.
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.
Agree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Disagree
But the immigration system needs reformed and streamlined.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Everyone, for the betterment of their life and education.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Disagree
I believe in the separation of church and state.
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Agree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Strongly Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Neutral
I recognize that there are flaws in our system, and while we have progressed as a country there is still a lot of work to be done.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Christian Methodist
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
However, we need to reform the process to get a photo ID. As it currently stands people from minority communities are at a greater disadvantage in trying to obtain a photo ID, which limits their ability to use their voice on election day.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Reform ballot access for all.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes. I believe the divisiveness in our country leads to a breeding ground of hate, which leads to violence.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Disagree
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.
B, but I believe that we need throughly investigate what is going on, and come up with a plan that doesn't put us in more of a poor financial situation.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To maintain a civilized society with order, while not impeding on the rights of the individual.
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?
Moderate
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://wgal.com/article/abortion-rights-rally-held-york-county/40607789
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?
I will work with anyone, on either side of the aisle, to maintain the rights of EVERY individual in this state.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Disagree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Neutral
I would need to review the proposals and how the workload would be distributed.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None, however I do support background checks and would be open to discussing wait periods for ownership.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Disagree
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