
Robert Sainte
Democrat | Kentucky
Candidate Profile
Liberal (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Robert Sainte
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2023
Election
Primary
Race
State Senate, Dist. 28
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
St. Joseph's College, Rensselaer, Indiana, B.S, 1970
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
BGADD Private Industry Council, Chairman
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Amy McGrath (2019)
Andy Beshear (2019)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Life of the Mother and other situations 15 week Cap
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Wealthy people should pay the same tax rate as school teachers, fire fighters and small business owners
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
no opinion
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.
Neutral
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Under no circumstances
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?
schools and businesses should be able to require vaxcinations
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
what they do now. monitor threats and chatter to confirm legitimacy
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.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
People that are refugees from their home country. It shouldn't matter what country it is.. People from around the world that come here for their education and want to stay
EDUCATION
Do you support a constitutional amendment that would allow Kentucky’s educational dollars to follow children to the school of their choice?
No
Public education doesn't receive enough money as it is; If people want to put their children in a private school or charter school let the parents pay for it. That is what we did for our children.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I support adding gender identity and sexual orientation as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Agree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian and I believe in equality helping people that can't help themselves and being a voice for those who have none. That is why I am running for Senate
Parental rights are a fundamental right. Stronger legal protections are needed to ensure that parents are empowered to protect their right to direct their children’s upbringing, education, and healthcare.
Agree
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 Disagree
No Government official or legislative body has the right to legislate morality. We are all God's children everyone should be able to marry the person they love
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Neutral
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Same day registration, voting by mail, drive up voting for handicapped citizens and enough polling places to make voting easier
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
White separatists and neo-nazi hate groups don't recognize the equality and rights of others.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Neutral
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
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?
To provide laws and programs which preserve democracy promote personal freedoms and rights. and concentrate money to maintain infrastructure
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).
not available
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 running for the senate to preserve and protect the rights of Kentuckians in the 28th district and all of Kentucky. I also want to return rights to women that have been taken away
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
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I think that everyone that wants to purchase and own a gun should be subject to a thorough background check
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Neutral
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Do you support the expansion of gambling in Kentucky?
No
The LGBTQ+ agenda’s advocacy for puberty blockers, biological males competing on girls’ sports teams, and allowing biological males into girls’ restrooms, locker rooms, and showers threatens the wellbeing of our children.
Disagree
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