
Michael C Wiener
Republican | New Mexico
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Michael C Wiener
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 21
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, BA, 1976
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Albuq City Councilor 85 - 89 / NM State Senator 93-97 / Bernalillo County Commissioner 2009-2012
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Ran for Secretary of State in 1990
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Janice Arnold-Jones (2013)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
up to 15 weeks.
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.
Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
I believe the free market should dictate what people are paid. Minimum wage was designed for ENTRY level workers (high school / college kids) and not meant to be a living wage.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
If they have been devastated by a Fire, earthquake or flood....otherwise houses of worship should be off limits from government interference.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
Option C
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I support vaccines for previously established disease prevention scenarios (Chickenpox, Measles, etc) But, Covid vaccines should NOT be mandated
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
China is our # 1 Enemy. They are up to no good and want to dominate the world. I have been to China 6 times and am very familiar with the evil they project.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
YES, extremely important as they are our only real friend in the Middle East and are the only democracy there. I have been to Israel and I fully support their right to exist!
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
A country that has no control of its borders is not a sovereign nation! Biden has purposely allowed our Southern Border to remain open so he can welcome millions of new future Democrats. If the majority of the people coming into our country illegally were Republicans - Biden would have shut the door!
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Strongly Agree
I fully support Charter Schools and Home Schooling
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
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.
Did not answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am Jewish
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Government ID of any type should be required when voting. Not sure how anyone could possibly oppose this. Elections MUST be secure and devoid of any doubt as to their accuracy and who is casting a valid vote!
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
NO.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
C
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
The USA must be completely energy independent and NOT rely on foreign sources from people who hate us or would hold us hostage.
ABOUT YOU
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
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To protect our citizens and to provide a safe environment
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?
Conservative
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
Defunding the Police movement is the biggest fraud ever imagined. We need MORE Police not fewer.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Focus on those who use firearms illegally or in the commission of a crime. Keep criminals/recidivists in jail / not out on bail. Criminals NEVER EVER abide by gun laws; only law abiding citizens do.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
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