Amaro Lionheart
Democrat | Florida
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Amaro Lionheart
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 21
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Saint Thomas University, Miami, BA, 2009
Saint Thomas University, Miami, Masters, 2010
Saint Thomas University, Miami, Doctorate, 2023
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Governor, 2022
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (1)
SEIU Local 1991
OTHER (1)
Think Green Vote Blue
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Democratic Disability Caucus
Democratic Environmental Caucus
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I believe deeply in a women's right to choose and access to reproductive rights. We should make exeception in the case of rape, incest, and threat to the life of the mother.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
I believe deeply in women's reproductive rights and access to safe and affordable abortions which means funding for plan parenthood.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
The consumer also has the equal right not to spend their hard earn dollars at an organizations that doesn't support or aligns with their views and morals.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Under no circumstance should government close our churches and religious institutions.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Focus on strengthen our homeland security should be the number 1 priority above all else and then we should focus on amplifying our military capabilities in order to respond to any global threat with the aid of drones and other autonomous units that keep American lives safe while neutralizing any threats to our national security.
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.
Strongly Disagree
I believe in Israel and the right for her to exist as a nation. I also believe we can achieve unity and peace in the middle east by focusing on the commonalities in the cultures versus the divisions.
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.
Healthcare is a human right, and I also believe we need to proved a government funded option as well as a private option for Floridians. American's that lack access to basic preventive medical service cost us 35 billion dollars annually, We can lower this cost to the tax payers by providing life saving services at pennies on the dollar.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Every American has had to be vaccinated in order to attend public school for decades there are religious and other exemptions.
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
We should return back to the 1940's to 1950's tax rates which highly benefited the working class Americans. Direct Tax cuts to all working class Americans from the local gardener to the plastic surgeon.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I would work with auditors to find where all the wasteful spending is occurring and begin to cut that and redirect those funds into the engines of job creation and small businesses. This will mean an end to a lot of sweet heart deals to entities that have been leaching off the people of Florida for decades.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Agree
As a Public School Educator I believe deeply that we should invest deeply into our education, teachers, and the creation of professional certificates that people Floridians to work. This will create a cycle of success and abundance for our communities as people earn more money and spend it at their local businesses.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those who will contribute to the economic growth and prosperity of our great nation.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I believe additional funding should be implemented to address mental health and community programs.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I believe in the 2nd Amendment. You can not pick and choose amendments. These God given rights have been granted to us to cherish and protect.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The general purpose of government is to serve the people (period). All politicians serve at the privilege 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?
Moderate
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
I have no interviews or media reports. The media has not reached to me in regards to my candidacy and seems to want to suppress it because our message of unity and compassion that brings together all Americans regardless of their political idelogy. My goal once elected is to serve the people of Florida.
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.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
My legislative priorities are as followed helping disabled America and their caretakers, helping our veterans and seniors which are sacred and most be cherished and loved as well as being hyper-focused on empowering Florida's economy by working directly with our Federal and Corporate partners to bring an abundance of investments and resources to our communities. Amaro believes that our small businesses are the backbone of Florida's economy; he will ensure that our business leaders have access to resources and tools that are always available to ensure continuous growth and prosperity. Amaro Lionheart's Florida First policies will bring funds and resources to enhance our infrastructure, education, and vital industries such as agriculture, Tourism, Entertainment, Healthcare & Longevity, Finance, Entertainment, and Energy. In addition, Senator Lionheart will bring federal dollars to invest in the economic growth of our communities, small businesses, and startups with incubators and other programs.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Agree
I deeply believe in self determination and freedom of expression so therefore if a person what's to live his or her life as she chooses it is their free will to do so.
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
There should be unions in which all Americans should be able to come together and express their love regardless of their sexual orientation.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
The United States is the greatest country on Earth even though there dark aspect of our history we have made huge strides in order to rectify the past and create a future that inclusive for all Americans.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian who believes deeply in our Lord and Savior. I also believe that we should govern with compassion and love as Jesus and disciples taught us to love and cherish our neighbors.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
There has to be accountability. I also believe in Birthright voting where American citizens are registered to vote and can never denied their God given right to express their fundamentals freedoms.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Voting Laws we have in place are fair and work just great. So I would not change any thing when it comes to voting practices besides making election days a holiday.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No, what is a threat to our country is endless division created by those want to see our nation implode from within, it is our duty as Americans to come together and embrace each other as brothers and sister in this struggle to maintain the balance of freedom and democracy.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly 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.
I believe there is a fine balance where we can help our cooperate partners do the right thing when it comes to environmental action will not sacrificing our economy. For the state of Florida having a clean and healthy environment is vital in bringing in billions of dollars in tourism and other water based recreational sports. Again we can find a balance and work from there.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
