Salvatore Giordano
Republican | New Jersey
Candidate Profile
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Salvatore Giordano
Party
Republican
Election Year
2023
Election
Primary
Race
General Assembly Dist. 12
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
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WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Within 6 weeks of pregnancy / last menstrual period
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Neutral
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?
Reducing the number of forms and rules to make the process easier for the average worker.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I would eliminate parts of bureaucratic organizations such as the Motor Vehicle Commission, School Ethics Commission, etc.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
Public education should provide the resources that students can use to start a good career or graduate with their Bachelor's Degree in two years.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None, if they are not harming anyone.
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/C
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Not applicable.
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.
Neutral
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Neutral
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
All people should be allowed to immigrate legally.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Disagree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Agree
Religious marriage and legal marriage are different and separate bindings.
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.
Treat others the way you want to be treated. Do the right thing. Live below your means.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Open primaries and approval voting.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No, racism is not a major threat to the country.
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.
You can pass environmental laws without regulating too much.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Neutral
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Protect individual rights and provide legal structure for society.
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?
Lean Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Old Bridge Board of Education Meetings
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 want all New Jersey students going to college to be able to get their Bachelor's Degree in two years like I did. I will continue to answer all emails from constituents whether I agree with them or not without hiding behind staffers. I have never been afraid to speak my mind on issues I believe in. I can answer any specific questions at SalvatoreGiordanoDistrict12@gmail.com
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
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?
Quick background checks.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
