
Tina Clifford
Republican | Wyoming
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Tina Clifford
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 54
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Central Wyoming College, Riverton, Associate's, 1990
University of Wyoming, Laramie, Bachelor's, 1992
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Wyoming Vocational Association, Member, Fremont Co. Republican Party
Secretary, Precinct Committeewoman, First Friday Fun Night, Volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Elective abortions, as used for birth control, should not be allowed.
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 Agree
I am not for chemical abortions, either, but while waiting on the court case to go through these methods should meet essential safety standards. The Wyoming State Legislature passed a bill this session to regulate surgical abortions and to provide an ultrasound before a chemical abortion to make sure the woman saw a doctor, and the governor vetoed it. Why would he do that?
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.
Strongly 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?
There should be no minimum wage. Employers and employees should be able to negotiate the rate of pay that meets both of their needs without government involvement.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
Yes
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Under no circumstances can the government close churches.
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.
D. I cannot go door to door and force my neighbors to give me money to cover my health care. If I don't have the right to do that as an individual, I cannot give the government the authority to do that on my behalf. Healthcare should be on the open market.
iVoterGuide Notes:
Candidate notified iVoterGuide that her answer should have been, "C) Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. People have been mandated to pay into Social Security and Medicare and they have not had a choice whether it comes out of their paychecks or not. It should remain available to them."
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Under no circumstances should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations.
NATIONAL SECURITY
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?
The U.S. relationship with Israel is important because they are a powerful force for good in the Middle East.
IMMIGRATION
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
People who love the U.S. with no criminal record, willing to assimilate into our culture, and immigrate legally should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S.
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.
Agree
VALUES
Children have the right to be protected from sexually explicit materials in publicly funded libraries, including school libraries.
Strongly Agree
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from harm, including from gender ideology 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.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
We are created in the image of God, saved by grace, and are redeemed. Our lives are to glorify God and be a reflection of that redemption. Our Constitution reflects Judeo-Christian values, and we can love our neighbor as ourselves by protecting life, liberty, and property.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
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?
Racism is a threat to domestic security in the United States because it divides the people. It is a tactic to destroy our nation. A unified America is strong, but divided by racism destroys us from within.
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.
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy (A) and undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources (C).
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
I think nuclear energy is a viable option for supplying growing demand for electricity, and we should rely on coal, natural gas, and water for electricity production, too.
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?
The general purpose of government is to protect our rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
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.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
Please express your views on the 2nd Amendment.
People have the right to keep and bear arms and protect themselves and their families.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Disagree
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