Becky McDonald
Other | Michigan
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Becky McDonald
Party
Other
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 34
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Ashford University, Clinton, IA, BAECE, 2008
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
Illuminating Engineering Society, Testing Procedures Committee
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
ENDORSEMENTS
OTHER (1)
No Future Without Today
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Life threatening situations to the mother.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Life threatening situations to the mother.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Abortion should never be the standard go-to option as a means of birth control. It should be reserved for urgent and emergency situations only.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Abortion should never be the standard go-to option as a means of birth control. It should be reserved for urgent and emergency situations only.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
This is a slippery slope we do not want to embark upon.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
This is a slippery slope we do not want to embark upon.
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Our founding fathers never meant for us to be burdened with exorbitant taxes. Taxes should be limited to only what is absolutely essential to the functionality of the government. Anything else is a violation to the ideals upon which this country was founded.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Our founding fathers never meant for us to be burdened with exorbitant taxes. Taxes should be limited to only what is absolutely essential to the functionality of the government. Anything else is a violation to the ideals upon which this country was founded.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
As a state, our government should not be collecting exorbitant funds to distribute to wealthy organizations under the guise of grants to fund things that only benefit a small group of elite individuals. Extraneous funds should either be returned to the people or invested in something that benefits all citizens.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
As a state, our government should not be collecting exorbitant funds to distribute to wealthy organizations under the guise of grants to fund things that only benefit a small group of elite individuals. Extraneous funds should either be returned to the people or invested in something that benefits all citizens.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
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
We should all be free to conduct our businesses in alignment with our moral and religious beliefs. To disallow this basic human right, would be akin to moral rape.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
We should all be free to conduct our businesses in alignment with our moral and religious beliefs. To disallow this basic human right, would be akin to moral rape.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Absolutely none.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Absolutely none.
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.
Multiple healthcare options should be available to all. Private insurance is important. Medicare and Medicaid should be restructured to support those truly in need, but the government should not be involved in Healthcare in any way.
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.
Multiple healthcare options should be available to all. Private insurance is important. Medicare and Medicaid should be restructured to support those truly in need, but the government should not be involved in Healthcare in any way.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Absolutely never. Vaccines can come with a recommendation status and of course informed consent; however, if we have learned anything from this latest debacle of the vaccine nonsense, it is that pharma and the government will work hand-in-hand and that all trust has been lost. Folks should have the option to just say no.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Absolutely never. Vaccines can come with a recommendation status and of course informed consent; however, if we have learned anything from this latest debacle of the vaccine nonsense, it is that pharma and the government will work hand-in-hand and that all trust has been lost. Folks should have the option to just say no.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Our country needs to make a clear stance on Islamic terrorism. Any attack on US soil should be viewed as an act of war. We should be working with the Islamic states in order to strengthen border security in an effort to mitigate terrorists or known terrorist from getting through customs.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Our country needs to make a clear stance on Islamic terrorism. Any attack on US soil should be viewed as an act of war. We should be working with the Islamic states in order to strengthen border security in an effort to mitigate terrorists or known terrorist from getting through customs.
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.
Disagree
I don't feel the goals and aspirations in other countries are any business of the United States. I feel we should be taking care of our own house before helping out our neighbors. Foreign aid is not necessary to the functionality of the US government and any expenditures outside of that functionality should be done on a case by case basis with the blessing of the citizens.
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.
Disagree
I don't feel the goals and aspirations in other countries are any business of the United States. I feel we should be taking care of our own house before helping out our neighbors. Foreign aid is not necessary to the functionality of the US government and any expenditures outside of that functionality should be done on a case by case basis with the blessing of the citizens.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
The current situation at our southern border is a joke at best dangerous at worst.
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
The current situation at our southern border is a joke at best dangerous at worst.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Circumstances for immigration should be the same for everyone. There should be a vigorous background check prior to entry and a probationary period prior to full citizenship.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Circumstances for immigration should be the same for everyone. There should be a vigorous background check prior to entry and a probationary period prior to full citizenship.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
Ultimately, patents should have the say in their children's education. This idea that children belong to the state is not only ridiculous, but downright dangerous and destructive to the nuclear family.
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
Ultimately, patents should have the say in their children's education. This idea that children belong to the state is not only ridiculous, but downright dangerous and destructive to the nuclear family.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I fully support religious freedom; however, our Constitution was set up with Judeo-Christan values as the moral canvas and should be respected. Stripping these values ultimately undermines the validity of the Constitution itself.
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I fully support religious freedom; however, our Constitution was set up with Judeo-Christan values as the moral canvas and should be respected. Stripping these values ultimately undermines the validity of the Constitution itself.
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
The very idea that a boy can say he is a girl and vice versa is ludicrous. Children should be encouraged to love themselves as they are instead of enabling some sort of psychosis that is currently "trendy". As a matter of fact, any parent supporting transgenderism should be prosecuted for child abuse. Our children are a precious gift and should be treated as such. They should be taught to appreciate the beauty in themselves instead of disfiguring them and encouraging destructive behavior.
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
The very idea that a boy can say he is a girl and vice versa is ludicrous. Children should be encouraged to love themselves as they are instead of enabling some sort of psychosis that is currently "trendy". As a matter of fact, any parent supporting transgenderism should be prosecuted for child abuse. Our children are a precious gift and should be treated as such. They should be taught to appreciate the beauty in themselves instead of disfiguring them and encouraging destructive behavior.
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Agree
I have nothing against those who want to be with the same sex; however, I believe marriage between one man and one woman should be sacred. Anything else violates and cheapens the sanctity between husband and wife.
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Agree
I have nothing against those who want to be with the same sex; however, I believe marriage between one man and one woman should be sacred. Anything else violates and cheapens the sanctity between husband and wife.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
CRT is the most racist thing we've seen since before MLK. It creates division between the citizens of this country and teaches children that they are inherently bad or inherently victimized. CRT should not only be outlawed, but criminalize those teaching it.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
CRT is the most racist thing we've seen since before MLK. It creates division between the citizens of this country and teaches children that they are inherently bad or inherently victimized. CRT should not only be outlawed, but criminalize those teaching it.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I was raised as a Christian. I think religious freedom is important and recognize there are other beliefs than Christianity, which should be honored.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I was raised as a Christian. I think religious freedom is important and recognize there are other beliefs than Christianity, which should be honored.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
How do you verify the person standing in feint of you is who they say they are if they do not have photo identification?
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
How do you verify the person standing in feint of you is who they say they are if they do not have photo identification?
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Picture ID should be required for everyone.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Picture ID should be required for everyone.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. The threat to domestic security lies with the fact that any time there is an altercation between white and non-white, it is escalated into a racial injustice. There are more Black on Black crimes than anything else and the media sensationalism escalating the rarer events that may or may not be racially motivated are dangerous. We need to start holding people accountable for inciting violence.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. The threat to domestic security lies with the fact that any time there is an altercation between white and non-white, it is escalated into a racial injustice. There are more Black on Black crimes than anything else and the media sensationalism escalating the rarer events that may or may not be racially motivated are dangerous. We need to start holding people accountable for inciting violence.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
If anyone thinks for one second that they do not have a better life here in the United States than they would in their country of origin, then by all means, they should be provided a free pass back to the country of origin and anyone wanting to return will need to go through an immigration process.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
If anyone thinks for one second that they do not have a better life here in the United States than they would in their country of origin, then by all means, they should be provided a free pass back to the country of origin and anyone wanting to return will need to go through an immigration process.
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.
I don't actually have an alignment necessarily with either stance. There are certain instances where laws should be more strict regarding the environment; for example, when streams are diverted and made into large lakes, causing hazardous conditions during adverse weather and destroying the natural habitat of the local flora and fauna. There are also circumstances where regulations are far too restrictive, such as the new ESG proposals.
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.
I don't actually have an alignment necessarily with either stance. There are certain instances where laws should be more strict regarding the environment; for example, when streams are diverted and made into large lakes, causing hazardous conditions during adverse weather and destroying the natural habitat of the local flora and fauna. There are also circumstances where regulations are far too restrictive, such as the new ESG proposals.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Neutral
This is one of those situations that requires a risk analysis. There are both pros and cons to fracking which need to be addressed prior to commencing any new operations and periodically for existing operations. There need to be regulations in place to protect both environment and people from any harmful effects.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Neutral
This is one of those situations that requires a risk analysis. There are both pros and cons to fracking which need to be addressed prior to commencing any new operations and periodically for existing operations. There need to be regulations in place to protect both environment and people from any harmful effects.
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To represent the people and to uphold the Constitution.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To represent the people and to uphold the Constitution.
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?
Conservative
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
I have not done any interviews so there isn't really anything out there at the moment.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
I have not done any interviews so there isn't really anything out there at the moment.
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
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 am a huge proponent for the family farmer. The small farmer is being regulated into poverty and out of business and I oppose any such regulations that contribute to these factors. I have plans to implement relief for those wishing to support their families in this manner.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I am a huge proponent for the family farmer. The small farmer is being regulated into poverty and out of business and I oppose any such regulations that contribute to these factors. I have plans to implement relief for those wishing to support their families in this manner.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
As long as an officer is conducting his or herself in accordance to the law and department procedure, there should never be any prosecution. Current events have chilled officer's ability to properly do ther jobs and to maintain public safety.
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
As long as an officer is conducting his or herself in accordance to the law and department procedure, there should never be any prosecution. Current events have chilled officer's ability to properly do ther jobs and to maintain public safety.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
Mental health programs can be supported by other means, not at the expense of public safety.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
Mental health programs can be supported by other means, not at the expense of public safety.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. Violaters always find a way. It's the law-abiding citizens that ultimately end up paying for the misdeeds of others. It's the idea of punishing everyone for the conduct of a few bad apples.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. Violaters always find a way. It's the law-abiding citizens that ultimately end up paying for the misdeeds of others. It's the idea of punishing everyone for the conduct of a few bad apples.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue the families of the perpetrators.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue the families of the perpetrators.
