Michael Sinclair
Democrat | Missouri
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
Michael Sinclair
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 2
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, MBA, 2002
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
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.
LIBERAL (3)
*United Auto Workers
Planned Parenthood Advocates in Missouri
*United Auto Workers UAW Region 4
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Planned Parenthood . Moms demand Action - Gun Sense Candidate
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations (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?
Abortion is Healthcare. The women should have the choice to make a decision under the given circumstances.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Abortion is Healthcare. The women should have the choice to make a decision under the given circumstances.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Disagree
Abortion is Healthcare
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Disagree
Abortion is Healthcare
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
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?
Tax the wealthy. Give tax relief to the middle and low income individuals and families.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Tax the wealthy. Give tax relief to the middle and low income individuals and families.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Space related research
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Space related research
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Agree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Agree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Neutral
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Neutral
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
If the church is working against the community that it is formed to serve.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
If the church is working against the community that it is formed to serve.
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.
Canada, UK, Sweden, Germany, France & Finland provide Free Healthcare to ALL their Citizens. People view this as a RIGHT. We can do it too. The current Healthcare system can run in parallel. American citizens deserve that option. Let's start with Missouri. 8 million Americans use insulin that costs $300+ a vial, without insurance. We are the wealthiest country in the world. We don't need Healthcare reforms. We need FREE HEALTHCARE for every American.
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.
Canada, UK, Sweden, Germany, France & Finland provide Free Healthcare to ALL their Citizens. People view this as a RIGHT. We can do it too. The current Healthcare system can run in parallel. American citizens deserve that option. Let's start with Missouri. 8 million Americans use insulin that costs $300+ a vial, without insurance. We are the wealthiest country in the world. We don't need Healthcare reforms. We need FREE HEALTHCARE for every American.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
If it is a risk to the general population
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
If it is a risk to the general population
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Continue the fight against terrorism on soil and out of the country.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Continue the fight against terrorism on soil and out of the country.
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
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.
Agree
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Any application that comes through legal channel should be reviewed and given the due attention.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Any application that comes through legal channel should be reviewed and given the due attention.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Did not answer
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Did not answer
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Neutral
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Neutral
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Neutral
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Neutral
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Disagree
While i am a Christian. I also respect independent choices.
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Disagree
While i am a Christian. I also respect independent choices.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Did not answer
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Did not answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian. I have a 1 on 1 relationship with Christ.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian. I have a 1 on 1 relationship with Christ.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Agree
Alternative should be given to people who are unable to get a photo Id. Don't suppress their Vote. Give them options.
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Agree
Alternative should be given to people who are unable to get a photo Id. Don't suppress their Vote. Give them options.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Make voting easier and accessible to all. That is the core principal of Demo0cracy.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Make voting easier and accessible to all. That is the core principal of Demo0cracy.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Did not answer
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Did not answer
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.
Priority based environmental laws and regulations that do not hurt jobs ,are worth the cost.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Did not answer
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.
Priority based environmental laws and regulations that do not hurt jobs ,are worth the cost.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Did not answer
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Represent the will of the people
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 Liberal
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Represent the will of the people
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Did not answer
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 Liberal
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Did not answer
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
Please make an informed decision when you vote. If your Party does not represent your will, then vote based on the issue and not based on the party,
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?
Please make an informed decision when you vote. If your Party does not represent your will, then vote based on the issue and not based on the party,
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Disagree
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Disagree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Common Sense Gun Law Reforms: •10 year ban on firearm possession for those convicted of abuse •Waiting Period •Increased background checks •Increased dealer inspection •End Political donations by Gun lobby
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Common Sense Gun Law Reforms: •10 year ban on firearm possession for those convicted of abuse •Waiting Period •Increased background checks •Increased dealer inspection •End Political donations by Gun lobby
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Agree
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Agree
