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


Links

Robert Sainte websites Facebook

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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