Matt Druzba

Independent | Vermont

Candidate Profile*

Leans Liberal

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Matt Druzba


Party

Independent


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

U.S. Rep., At Large


Incumbent

No


Links

Matt Druzba websites FacebookInstagramLinkedIn

EDUCATION

Excelsior College, Albany, NY, BA CS

WORK & MILITARY

U.S. Army Reserve/Nation Guard, 1st Lieutenant, 10

AFFILIATIONS

Madison Area Lacross Assoc., VP Girls Youth Lacross

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

None

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

None

Race

ENDORSEMENTS

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Family, Friends, Neighbors, more...

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

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

Disagree

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

Agree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Rape, Incest, Health of the Mother


ECONOMY

Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.

Disagree

The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.

Agree

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

I will consult with well-intended experts in the field for consultation on this topic. This will provide me with additional insight towards making an informed decision/opinion.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Agree

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

Neutral

I will consult with well-intended experts in the field for consultation on this topic. This will provide me with additional insight towards making an informed decision/opinion.

What should be the relationship between the church and the state?

Separation of Church and State is required.


HEALTHCARE

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

Legal adults should be able to decide on receiving vaccines or not. Options should be made available to individuals if authorities require vaccinations.

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/C. Depends on how this can/would be paid for. Other factors are involved.


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.

B

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.

Neutral

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

Neutral

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

Education and economic support are needed.


IMMIGRATION

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

Neutral

The U.S. Federal Government should partner with the states and other countries on a viable solution to this problem. It can be a win/win for all.

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.

Neutral

I will consult with well-intended experts in the field for consultation on this topic. This will provide me with additional insight towards making an informed decision/opinion.

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

I will consult with well-intended experts in the field for consultation on this topic. This will provide me with additional insight towards making an informed decision/opinion.


VALUES

Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Agree

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Neutral

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I was born and raised with a deep sense of spirituality.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Neutral

People should be able to vote with proper/official and verifiable/approved identification.

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Voting laws should allow for any legitimate and verifiable person to vote. Mail-in ballots, ballad boxes, etc and anything to assist people in the voting process should be considered as long as the process is solid, verifiable and legitimate.


EQUALITY

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Neutral

This is a very broad question. I will consult with well-intended experts in the field for consultation on this topic. This will provide me with additional insight towards making an informed decision/opinion.

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

I will consult with well-intended experts in the field for consultation on this topic. This will provide me with additional insight towards making an informed decision/opinion.


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Neutral

I will consult with well-intended experts in the field for consultation on this topic. This will provide me with additional insight towards making an informed decision/opinion.

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. I will consult with well-intended experts in the field for consultation on this topic. This will provide me with additional insight towards making an informed decision/opinion.. Climate change is a big problem and needs to be addressed with urgency.


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?

Moderate

I am a slightly left leaning Independent with conservative undertones. I was a Regan Republican and a Democrat in past years. I have been an Independent for several years now.

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

TBA

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

Never. N/A

What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

Washington D.C. needs "Principled Leadership". I have over 30 years of progressive leadership and management behind me. I credit much of this with my 10 years +/- time in the Military as an Army Infantry Officer. I also have a bold plan to propose major Immigration Reform. I takes leadership and fresh ideas. I am the right candidate (an Independent) to make things happen.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Neutral

Consideration should be on a case by case basis.

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Neutral

This could be a complex issue but I would not want to diminish the capability of the police to serve and protect. I would like to find a solution to fund the police as well as mental health and other community groups with out compromising public safety.


2ND AMENDMENT

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

Common sense gun control laws are needed. Background checks, waiting periods, training/education, and age limits. Red Flag laws are also needed. I fully support the 2nd Amendment and the right to hold and bear arms.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Choose not to answer

I will consult with well-intended experts in the field for consultation on this topic. This will provide me with additional insight towards making an informed decision/opinion. This is a broad question. Dealers and manufacturers don't are not directly responsible for gun violence. Common sense gun control laws and focus on education and prevention could be a better approach. Common sense gun control laws, if in place, could/should minimize/reduce dealers and manufacturers from being sued.

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