
David Cunningham Mr
Democrat | Pennsylvania
Candidate Profile*
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
David Cunningham Mr
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 13
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Southern Ct State Universtity, New Haven, MSEd, 1976
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
National Committee for Prevention Of Child Abuse, Director
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS*
LIBERAL (4)
*Human Rights Campaign PAC
*Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania Advocates PAC
*PA State Education Association
*Communication Workers of America (CWA) Political Action Fund
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
AFL-CIO, PSEd, PAPP, SEIU
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Woman's choice
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Agree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
More exemptions for elderly
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
None
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Agree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Agree
Moral and religious beliefs are personal and not to be imposed in any way on others
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Proven Child Abuse
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.
B
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Public Health. Emergency
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Sanctions against supportive entities
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.
Agree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Disagree
we need to do more to process immigration requests and support countries where immigrants are coming from to increase quality of life and safety
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Persecution, hunger, crime victimization
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
only with necessary support for public schools
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Disagree
Democracy is not a moral issue
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Agree
All Human Beings
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
Gay marriage is a civil right
iVoterGuide Notes:
After the Questionnaire deadline passed, the candidate expressed that his preferred response to this question is "Strongly Disagree."
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian who is living in the example of love for all people
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Agree
no opening for restricting voting access for anybody
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
None - our policies work
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
White Supremacists are a threat - willing to be violent and ignore laws
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Agree
Equality of opportunity requires this
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.
B. The future depends on it
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Disagree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The workability of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for all
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?
Liberal
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Google: David Cunningham Landmark media
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?
My mission is freedom and my mission is equality
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Disagree
that would undermine accountability
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
I would add funding for mental health and community programs
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
we should require permits to buy
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Agree
calling for accountability
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