
Adam Ortiz
Independent | Vermont
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Adam Ortiz
Party
Independent
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., At Large
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Job Corps, New York, GED, Back in the day
WORK & MILITARY
ARNG, E-4 SPC, 2006 - 2012
AFFILIATIONS
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OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
How many other programs are under funded ? It not the program with the biggest needs or contributions to society it's who ever makes the most noise. I will not hinder you decision but I will not pay for it. Let's pay all bills and get back to zero that address other issues. If the environment is not a priority you have no other topics. Please explain what is more important than breathable air or clean drinking water? You do you but not at the expense of everyone else.
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 Agree
Every single thing there is has someone somewhere allergic to it. A simple allergy test or interview with a medical provider will lessen undesired results.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
If the baby is still born. The loss of a wanted child is traumatic for someone who wants to be a mom. Extreme circumstances are unpleasant but need to be discussed so a game plan can be put in place.
Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?
The states have a rite to govern themselves. Gambling is not legal in every state so people travel to where it is. That is already happening with abortion. People are different and religious reasons are not the only reason they make decisions. Please make a list of how many things ran smoothly once the government got involved. Breathable air clean safe drinking water portion control nutritious meals protection from the elements maintaining hygiene have all paperwork together so as to navigate society. That's just the basics. By now you understand I will focus on infrastructure . I will not hinder your efforts. Dot every eye cross every tea and check every box. There has never been a time where everyone was on the same page. I am the handyman you don't have anything to do with until something is broken. There is a long list of topics that are boring and thankless but need to be addressed. These projects will be done by people with different out looks on polarizing topics
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Micro factors contribute to the quality of life. There is a Trillion dollar infrastructure from the department of transportation ask Pete Pete Buttige and rural development with the USDA. Our current leadership is lobbying to streamline the process
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Agree
Predatory lending to people that might be able to pay some day was never a good idea. It was a failure of leadership to allow the problem to even happen. I got a GED and no student loans keep telling yourself your smarter than me. Simple things can be implemented to keep history from repeating itself. Ask simple questions What does your field of study pay and how much time and money will it take. Simple math Fulfillment vs financial security Debt to see a return on your investment
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
Yes
We don't have all other topics if we can't breath. Social unrest Doesn't just pop up for no reason. Quality of life and mental health is connected to quality of all other topics. Air water food hygiene There is no us and them there's just us. The people who made this mess have already passed away. We don't need to like each other to address what is a need. Not getting paid on time or in full is called what? Well what was it called before when people did work for no pay We didn't start the
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
When everyone thinks there rite and everyone else is wrong what's the worst that can happen or has been happening since for how long? It's nice to imagine but naive to believe that everyone will be able to be what the job requires. I don't need to agree with you to simply leave you be. On the same note how many times in history where children taken from there families to be indoctrinated. People who don't like each other working together is how things have gotten done vs places that are pole
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
I'm a fat person so to refuse me means you lose money. Boycotting was effective and customer service keeps customers. The wedding cake reports I see only has me wondering why would you trust these people with your food. No me I understand about housing and employment. The quality of the person who doesn't want to do the job vs someone who does. If you just want to prove a point have @t it. I went to breakfast in a place that didn't like me and had bad customer service but the best food
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None We have autonomy or we don't. Everything there is has @t least one person allergic . I have everything someone can have but it was my choice to make. If you mandate then someone dies are you responsible? So adopt the financial burden then...
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.
My Senator lobby's for that topic and I agree. It's not a lighte switch and won't be fast or smooth. Free is the most expensive price there is. Tell yourself the truth about every free thing what did it really cost? It's not cut and dry and any change of any topic means there will be a changing of the guard. So can it be done? How can it be should it be and will it be. Unpleasant discussions need to take place and all points of view brought to the discussion
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.
The only people who want to see war are those who have never been. I deployed to Bagdad Iraq then Kubul Afghanistan and if elected I will lead from the front. Anyone that has never had a street fight should have no say in anything involving aggression. Stay behind your desk and if your not going to send anyone in your circle in harms way don't send my kids. These conflicts are older than us We live here we take care of here Get these instigators in check or they will bring problems here
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
It is in China's best interest to do what is in the best interest of China. China the government and Chinese people are not one and the same . Just like here it's fun for me to ask the names of the local politicians . People are just people and most government's do what is in there best interest. So we just need to step up our game and not get tunnel vision because lots of institutions would like to do harm to America
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
It would be wonderful if everyone got along but when has that happened ever? Geographical coordinates and there current government and there people are not one and the same. Same as everywhere else or smaller than that do All biological relatives see all topics in the same way. What is important to you is not important to everyone. That location is important to different people for different reasons I don't need to agree to understand
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
There is no just one reason. Why should the next generation put themselves at risk when those in the circle did serve and and warning them not to. Here's an easy one...how many sexual assaults by other soldiers have happened and why would any victim want to stay. It is a failure of leadership Don't ask don't tell ? Nope! Can you do your job without assaulting your fellow soldier The education requirements need to go away replace with a PT test before the ASVAB gets taken. You pass that and
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
If you are in a desperate situation I understand. If you mean to do harm then maybe we don't let those people in. I worked farms and the work Visa system needs to be streamlined and direct deposit be required. Not paying people for work is called what? So a desperate person works then doesn't get paid and has no legal recourse. Do they just do nothing? I live on the boarder and I'm not airing our dirty laundry but I see and here things that don't make the news.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Love is love to include people with the same chromosomes. So marriage and old people that have a family to take care of them. Temporary driver's license and work Visa with direct deposit set up for workers of different trades. If people desperate I understand but if you can't behave yourself good bye regardless of the condition of where you are from. Should have thought about that before you acted on an impulse We made promises during war time that need to be kept. Out loud all factors
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Disagree
Free is the most expensive. Why give money and have no say so. Now If the schools are over crowded it's cheaper to play it off and say why don't you put your kid in the gifted school we will provide a scholarship. It's not real but it makes people feel special. It might be cheaper then building new schools and be obligated to pay pensions
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
To kill the Indian to save the man Why was the board of education formed in the 1st place. Tell the truth and have the unpleasant conversation. How much money is being spent and these kids are still stupid. How many are able to navigate society in there geographical coordinates. It's not education it's under paid child care. If you paid a child care worker to babysit these kids for the same amount of time these teachers do Well it's cheaper to send the kids to school Not everyone is the same
VALUES
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 Agree
Love is love and paperwork doesn't matter. Paperwork means if you don't want to be with the other person you will need to buy your way out. So I'm not married and I was made fun of by each of my circle @t the time that doesn't talk to me anymore because the 1st thing I said when they got divorced was I told you so. So if your not good at monogamy why would you be financially obligated to be so? Is there a benefit to marriage sure for people who can behave
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
People hurting children is not new and keeps changing form. I have biological relatives that are of an alternative life style and we all knew before they did. Have the discussion in full with all point of views then say the truth about all things. I'm love my relatives and friends that are who there are. As a child sex shouldn't be a topic. When a child reaches puberty what does the data say about having a better idea. So I'm sorry I didn't know isn't going to turn back time
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
If you want to get breast implants save up and have at it. So the reasoning is the emotional state of the individual should be the deciding factor. Well let's make a list of every topic that needs to be addressed and just go down the list. I have this conversation about different topics all the time and if the topic isn't relevant to the person I'm talking to the the catch phrase I don't understand or can't see why. Well how many things are more important than your feelings? Of course nothing
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
God is real and I will not be here forever. Different religions have a similar obligation to good Stewart's of the Earth. So is science real yes and science says different things have a will. So the will that has say so over all things All issue are environmental issues We live on the Earth we should take care of the Earth Everyone believes themselves to be rite and everyone else is wrong Ok Well most agree to take care of the planet and each other. Sounds easy enough So will we fix everything all @t once like a light switch or do what we can with the time that we have I will do environmental impact studies that will benefit the leadership who's parents aren't born yet. Extreme personality types are real with different objectives
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
This pass primary was proof that Vermont has lost faith in voting. Look at the lack of turn out I those that smoke or drink can find a way to get photo ID voting shouldn't be out of the question Smoke weed? Look how fast people kept track of there ID z The drop in the bucket has added up to the point that participation has dropped
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Neutral
Both sides make good points And both sides like the system when there candidate wins
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
My biological relatives don't like each other and I'm sure it's not just my family. So how much time and resources are dedicated to trying to get people to like each other. I'm from NYC where we hate everyone equally. When an objective is mutual people who can't stand each other play nice. That is not the only topic I believe should be taken out of schools If the students aren't going in to a trade the required a topic and the student doesn't want to be there why spend the money to babysit
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.
Strongly Disagree
What will you accept as evidence and what does being wrong look like? Has it ever had any undesired results and how many times before has it never happens again? Change the application to say what chromosomes do you have Is one incident one to many or is the incident the objective? I will make public bathrooms and same as everywhere else it will be an everybody bathroom. People hurting people is not new or for the same reason. Have the conversation in full with all factors said out loud
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Agree
Man made environmental disasters are not new. The people responsible have already passed away. Same is true for other problems. Environmental issues are connected and will need to be addressed by people who hate each other. If they won't work together future generations will be affected. Same as every other project having the do with anything there's a lot of logistics . So staying in your Lane and be the best @t you job and recognize it's a team effort. The drop off water effect
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
What I believe doesn't matter what science not influenced by anything but the truth is what is important. I live in a cold climate and want an electric car. How well do electric cars perform in cold vs hydrogen or gas So there is no one size fitsAll
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?
Choose not to answer
Not everyone fits in every category Saying the truth out loud is necessary. The frog and the scorpion is just one example there's no one size fits all to all topics. We deal with what comes when it comes. These titles are like clubs for people that are lonely. I owe the State of Vermont and wish to repay by addressing there infrastructures requirements and request. Public bathrooms no matter what point of view you have your going to need to use the potty and maybe wash your hands after
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
It's not magic it's public service like a manger. Each office has there own responsibility and expertise. I'm a construction guy if you put me to do something else and I mess it up that all your fault. I warned you The subject matter experts in each topic may not want to have that task be there full time job. So we have elected officials that are on call 24-7 and different projects go through that person. It's a team effort
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
I haven't I have erectile dysfunction and can't maintain an erection.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
I get pulled over all the time . I'll let you take a guess why that is
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Strongly Disagree
There are accountability to no one Tell the truth and look back and say out loud every decision was without fault I'm not talking about this generation either
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
My neighbor cop growing up could stop in incident just but showing his fas or a newer cop saying his name and that he was on his way. Out loud with words and I mean it if your kids act a foul they should get an old school slap to the back of the head. Or Do process and what will and won't happen in jail? Cake and eat it to is not realistic I will lobby to allow Cross training with the FBI and start a rotation so we don't lose all the experience by making the old guys teachers. You pick
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None have ever worked. If you feel differently show me. Shall not be infringed means shall not be infringed. I love when people say well regulated. Yes you are rite so more rage time it is. Red flag laws are just guy code out on paper. Every military has guy code and it works. Nerds just want to take credit. If your going to speak on a topic don't say clip it's a magazine and have your facts and terms correct Or how will you be seen by someone who is a subject matter experts.
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