
Carmen Bucco
Republican | New Jersey
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Carmen Bucco
Party
Republican
Election Year
2023
Election
General
Race
State Senate Dist. 20
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Candidate did not provide
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Bucco's Rising Stars, Founder
Nutley Unico, Trustee
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Belleville Schoool Board, 3
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2021)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
When there is a life-or-death issue, in cases of rape, incest, or any other illegal act of force.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Agree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
I do not discriminate against anyone in my business. If I feel I do not want to do business with someone I should have that right. I deal with so many different people. They maybe different but if they want to do business I would be foolish not to want to work with them.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
They should not have any situation to close a church it should not be there concern, but if there is anything illegal or any child related issues there should be consequences.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Any ties to terrorism should be looked into. We have the resources to find out who these people are, but we let a lot slip through and cause harm to our citizens. Open boarders allows this to happen even easier. We need to do a better job at evaluating anyone who enters our country.
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
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?
NEVER!
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
There are many changes that need to be made. we are taxed on everything we do in life. I feel it should be equal and balanced.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I would look at all the line items so it would be a long list but also reduce government. I feel people should work if they are getting paid from government programs as well
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
We all paid our fair share of school, but we need more vocational programs most young do not go to college.
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?
Anyone who chooses to become apart of this amazing country. We need a system that allows for this to happen. Anyone who wants to contribute to society and be a part of it should be welcomed, but must come in legally. This can happen but destroying our communities and allowing murders, cartel and gangs in only puts our people at risk.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
We just need to evaluate the owners and stay consistent. Law abiding citizens are not the problem.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Disagree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To protect our people from outside sources, they don't need to be in our healthcare, schools and private lives. Citizens do very well on there own.
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).
NA
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 believe for way to long we have let government get into our lives and try to take control. For way to long we have just sat back and let it happen, which leads us to today our state and country are in trouble, small businesses are failing, people can't afford to eat. All because cheating on voting is happening, people are told if you don't vote for us your job is on the line, local officials are not doing what is right by the people and only focus on their political agenda. This needs to end and I will focus on that and other agendas that will focus on what is right for the people. I may not please everyone, but I will always vote in the best interest of the people and stay true to who I am.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Neutral
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
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.
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 believe in GOD. I believe honesty, integrity staying true to who you are and reputation are all we have when we die. So that is important to me.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Paper ballots, Voting day is a national holiday, one day voting, must have ID to vote. Mail in ballots are only for seniors, military personnel, handicapped, and people who will not be in the area to vote, also you must be a US citizen in the country for over 10 years, there are others but the laws truly need to be changed. Cheating happens no matter what.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
NO! the media makes it to keep us down, This can change when we start holding media accountable.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
I was a foster child, living on the streets Where are my reparations. Where are all the reparations for past slaves of different cultures. You want money I believe you should earn it
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.
A
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
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