Adam J. Carmichael

Democrat | California

Candidate Profile

Leans Liberal

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Adam J. Carmichael


Party

Democrat


Election Year

2024


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 37


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

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WORK & MILITARY

US Navy, Quartermaster & Search and Rescue Swimmer

AFFILIATIONS

Cali Green Project, Director

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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Race

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Disagree

Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.

Strongly Disagree

The availability for a Rx or over-the-counter is dictated by the DFA, and that is their role, not congress.

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

This is the decision of the mother, no one else's.

Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?

No. The second we allow the government to make our own personal health decisions, is the day we give up our freedom. The idea of this sounds very 1984.


ECONOMY

What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?

1) a dramatically reduced rate for a 15yr mortgage. 2) Ban the use of PMI on any mortgage. 3) raise the 401k limit for $50,000 a year with a mandatory 5% annual increase, and make 401k retirement wages 100% tax free.

Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.

Disagree

I think we can make this work. Just like nurses and teachers have a loan forgiveness program available to them. I would love the opportunity to solve this issue at its root, not just a blanket debt forgiveness.

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

Choose not to answer


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

My views are consistent with our founding fathers who wrote separation of church and state.

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Agree

A business has the right to refuse service to anyone, it's their business. However, as a business owner, I strive to meet the needs of all our customers, all, not just the few. That's good business. But as a customer, if the business owner doesn't want my money, fine, I'll go somewhere else and won't lose a wink of sleep


HEALTHCARE

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

Schooling is mandatory, so should pediatric vaccinations.

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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

B) Low cost / Low coverage if you have nothing, and private healthcare if you want to more comprehensive plan.


NATIONAL SECURITY

With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.

C

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

All relationships with all countries are important and treated with respect.

What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?

Underpaying our service members and paying private contractors 3-4x more.


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?

When they follow the immigration protocol in place.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Neutral


VALUES

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 marriage is a legal contract. If a religious ceremony is chosen, that is the decision of the couple.

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Agree

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

government and private insurance shouldn't pay for elective surgery

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am agnostic but I strongly respect others religious beliefs


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

I think you should have to use your SSN or a registered PIN from the IRS

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Agree

The concept seems like a 5th grade science fair project. I don't like the idea of a EC presenting me with their choices for me to choose from. That is not choice, that's the illusion of choice.


EQUALITY

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Disagree

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Neutral

This question is absurd. Now we want the gov't to dictate who gets to rush for a sorority. I am sure there are more important things that congress should be working on.


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Agree

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

There is no singular source for this. Just as we use a wide verity today, so should or diversity of renewable energy platforms.


ABOUT YOU

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?

Choose not to answer

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Government is essentially public administration.

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No!

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.

Disagree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

criminal background checks

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