Phoebe McWilliams
Republican | Colorado
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Phoebe McWilliams
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 14
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Front Range Community College, Fort Collins, Assoc Legal Admin Assistant, 1993
Poudre High School, Fort Collins, Diploma, 1966
CSU Adult Education Paralegal Course, Fort Colling, Certificate of Completion, 1993
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
Concerned Relatives & Friends of Nursing Home Residents, Inc., Founder & President, Larimer County Republican Party
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (7)
Donald Trump (2024)
Lauren Boebert (2024)
Save America (2024)
Marjorie Taylor Greene (2021)
Make America Great Again Again (2020)
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OTHER INFORMATION
Phoebe McWilliams completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
I remain Pro-life. Only if the mother's life is in danger or pregnant through incest or rape should abortion be considered. There are other methods available for contraception. Taxpayer monies must not be used.
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).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
My great concern is Quality of Life although this issue should only ever be considered on an individual basis. This should never be bundled up as a fix for all and everyone or everything ever!
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
In reality, work and effort doesn't always equal what one is paid. We have a right to choose where we work if we can get the job.
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?
Churches must never be closed by government!
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
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.
C) Medicaid programs have qualifications that must be met regarding income. The government/bureaucrats control when to decertify without notice based on the government's financial situation without regard to the individual's health, physical, financial requirements. Politicians/bureaucrats don't care about the individual's needs just budget cuts. Medicare is a more flexible program, but costs prohibit individuals from obtaining the services they need.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Never!!
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
We must stop China from buying property in the United States. That means businesses, buildings and land.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes, as Israel is our only true ally in the Middle East. There are too many others whose belief systems teach to kill those who don't share their beliefs and are taught that ideology from the time they are small children. We must all get along peacefully.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
We must also do more to secure our northern border as well. I know our immigration system needs improvement. But open gates with caravans of unvetted, people including unaccompanied minors We the taxpayers can't afford to feed, clothe and provide health care to them all. Approximately 291,000 minors have been lost. Where are they? How could that happen? Uncontrolled borders!! We must take care of our own citizens, and our veterans who are homeless and in need of services and safety.
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've read many times that our school children are not able to do math and reading at grade level. Parents must be allowed to seek those schools, public, private, or homeschool that will provide better learning opportunities so our children can compete with others in the work force and from other countries. We must do better for our children so they can be self-sufficient and proud of their own accomplishments.
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.
Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian although I don't attend church on a regular basis. I believe in family, the good old American Christian morals and values. Respect for all even those who disagree. The right to freedom, liberty and true justice (innocent until proven guilty). There is probably more but that is what comes to my mind right now.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
We provide photo identification for most everything, buying a car, property, credit cards, to drive a car, etc. We most certainly must provide photo ID in order to make sure it is my vote that's counted and not someone else using my name!!! We must regain trust in our elections!!!
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
When the electoral college is irrelevant, only the east and west coast votes will count. Leaving millions of people without a voice in our elections, the so-called fly over states, Middle America.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No, only to racists!! We've come a long way to stop racism. Sadly, there have been people elected to high places that have promoted racism. I understand we all have encountered some kind of discrimination, women, older Americans that reach the age of 65, etc. We must continue on ignoring those who are discriminating and racists, those that belittle the value of a person. Shame on them. We are better than that.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Critical Race Theory is racist!!
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.
A) Depending on what the laws and regulations are we've seen that these past 3 years with the Biden administration closing down pipelines and efforts to become energy independent relying on foreign entities for our oil supply. We must be beholden to no one! Why are we not talking about nuclear energy?
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Oil, gas, coal fired plants and nuclear energy.
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 defend this nation and to protect the citizens. No tax without representation.I
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
I'm an American First Conservative.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
There is always going to be an element that disobeys the laws, who bully people, intimidate others physically. So, people who choose to defend themselves must be allowed to do so.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
There is a program available that will train teachers to act on behalf of protecting children in the school setting. Currently, our schools are a gun free zone. Criminals who mean harm will target gun free zones, schools, health care facilities, churches, stores, etc. Again, people must be allowed to protect themselves.
