
Miriam Levitt Flisser
Republican | New York
Candidate Profile
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Miriam Levitt Flisser
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 16
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, NYC, MD, 1971
NYU, NYC, AB, 1967
WORK & MILITARY
Medical Director Brownsville School District
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Asst. Clinical Professor of Pediatrics
Westchester County Medical Reserve Corps, FEMA Physician Volunteer
Montefiore Hospital, Med Executive Committee; Lawrence Hospital, President Medical Staff, Director of Pediatrics;
New York Presbyterian-Westchester, Attending Physician;Westchester County Dept. of Health, Concussion Task Force.
AFFILIATIONS
NYP Lawrence Hospital, President, Medical Staff (Voluntary), Montefiore Hospital
Attending Physician Staff (Voluntary), NY Presbyterian Westchester, Dept. of Pediatrics
Montefiore Hospital, Dept. of Pediatrics, Albert Einstein Medical College, Dept. Of Pediatrics
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Village of Scarsdale, Mayor, 2011-2013
Village of Scarsdale Police Commissioner, Fire Commissioner, Village Board of Trustees, 2007-2011
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Jim Coleman (2022)
Dennis Rehberg (2010)
National Republican Congressional Committee Joint Campaigns (2006)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Michael Bennet (2010)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
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).
Disagree
Medically indicated, life-saving procedures should receive insurance coverage, including government coverage.
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
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Procedure by qualified physician for life saving conditions.
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?
Medical Services should be determined by State regulations.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
We need to return to common sense economic policies - incentivize people to create jobs and to buy American, instead of current irresponsible and reckless spending policies.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Agree
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
Yes
Sensible economic policies will make your dollar go farther. All factors should be considered when deciding governmental spending. Rigid 'ratings" are not reasonable but clear thinking is.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise there of." (First Amendment, US Constitution)
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
The Constitution protects moral and/or religious beliefs. And customers are free to choose, or reject, providers of services as they wish.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Vaccines should be required only to protect special populations who may be endangered by exposure to infectious diseases.
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.
C. Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but other taxpayer programs are not necessary.
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) Our government should have a clear view of America's interests, and should focus pressure on destroying terrorists and the regimes that fund them, instead of standing idly by while our brave sailors of the US Navy are attacked with impunity. We must project strength and support our allies instead of looking weaker and weaker every day.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Israel is our strongest ally and the only democracy in the Middle East. Israel's contribution in technical and other issues is critical for the safety of the US.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
There are physical and intellectual reasons for failure of Military recruitment. Absence of respect for US historical achievement, and lack of Patriotic education in schools will not lead lead to an increase of volunteers.
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?
Legal immigrants who adhere to the regulations and requirements for entry should be considered for temporary US residency until they demonstrate compliance with laws and show respect for the US community structure, at which time they may apply for citizenship status.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Neutral
I would represent my constituents' opinion on this issue
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.
Disagree
Marriage is a religious process, but there are also social and government definitions of unions with recognizable legal structures.
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Disagree
Medical insurance should provide services for defined illnesses, not for non-medical conditions. There are actual physical and genetic diseases that require care and should be paid for, but this does not apply to trendy fads.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
My family came to this country for Freedom of Religion.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Disagree
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Disagree
I believe racism must be opposed, and that this has been an ongoing historical process in the US.
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.
Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Disagree
We must protect the Earth, but the urgency of political action is not appropriate at this time.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
The United States must retain energy independence and dominance. This will take multiple sources, such as oil, gas, and nuclear. Other innovative sources may be explored as well.
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?
Conservative
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To serve our communities by providing essential services and security that individuals and groups are unable to provide.
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
Never
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
Never
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Strongly Disagree
Packing the Court will remove its demonstrated freedom from political interference.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Disagree
Our Communities should recognize the heroism of our first responders, not work to defund the police.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
We must support the Second Amendment while recognizing the importance of responsible individuals.
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