Michael Busuito

Republican | Michigan

Candidate Profile*

Conservative (Conditional)

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Michael Busuito


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

Governor, Wayne State Univ.


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Michael Busuito websites

EDUCATION

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, BS, 1976

WORK & MILITARY

Wayne State University, Physician, 1981

AFFILIATIONS

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Wayne State Board of Governors, 2016-2024

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (1)

*Citizens for Traditional Values-Michigan

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (14)

Ronald A. Singer (2024)

Tom Barrett (2024)

Kristina Karamo (2022)

Matt Maddock (2020)

WinRed (2020)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

State Republican Party Organizations (2012)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Curtis Hertel (2014)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Neutral

The Wayne State Board of Governors is not a legislative body which determines public policy on issues.

What role should the school serve in helping a student with an unwanted or crisis pregnancy?

The University has a health service which can refer students to the resources they need and feel personally comfortable with.


ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

Strongly Disagree

What is your position on government funding of public education from Pre-K through college?

Government is essential for pre-k through high school. It should be the individual's choice as to whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational trade or military service.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

The Ten Commandments should not be displayed in public school buildings or court houses.

Strongly Disagree

The Ten Commandments not only serves as a religious document but also a document that served as part of the founding of our country and public school buildings or court houses should have the latitude to post it or not based upon the will of the people that live there.

At school, students should be able to speak freely and civilly about matters of conscience and faith, including Christianity.

Strongly Agree

The right to free speech should not be infringed.

Teachers should be required to instruct students on mandated curriculum even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Disagree


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

I believe it is absolutely important. However, it is not germane to the role of a Board member on the Wayne State Board of Governors.

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Strongly Agree

I believe it is absolutely important. However, it is not germane to the role of a Board member on the Wayne State Board of Governors.


EDUCATION

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

Agree

The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child instead of the bureaucracy, through a program which allows parents the freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.

Agree

Which type of written parental consent should be obtained before students are taught courses such as Comprehensive Sex Education (CSE)? (A) Opt-In. (B) Opt-Out. (C) None.

Opt-out as long as it is age appropriate learning in middle school.

Abortion and gender-affirming providers, including Planned Parenthood, should be a resource for instruction or services in the school.

Strongly Disagree

Please list in order the following priorities in relation to the role of a K-12 public school (omitting any that do not apply): American History, Art & Music, Civics, Critical Race Theory, Foreign Language, Gender Identity, Information Technology, Language Arts, Mathematics, Personal Finances, Physical Fitness, Political Activism, Science, Sexuality, Social Emotional Learning, Vocational Learning

This is not germane to the role of a Board member on the Wayne State Board of Governors.


VALUES

Children have the right to be protected from sexual grooming including drag shows, explicit materials in schools and libraries, and other public venues.

Strongly Agree

Marriage between one man and one woman and the families they form are the foundation of civilization and are fundamental to the well-being and prosperity of society.

Agree

However, gay marriage is currently the law of the land and should also be respected. And, this is not germane to the role of a Board member on the Wayne State Board of Governors.

No healthcare diagnosis or treatment, whether mental, reproductive, or otherwise, should be given to a child without first receiving written consent from the parent.

Strongly Agree

This is not germane to the role of a Board member on the Wayne State Board of Governors as our student body is over 18 years of age.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a proud Christian. However, this is not germane to the role of a Board member on the Wayne State Board of Governors.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

I support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

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


ABOUT YOU

I voted in these primaries and general elections:

2014 Republican Primary 2014 General Election 2016 Republican Primary 2016 General Election 2018 Republican Primary 2018 General Election 2020 Republican Primary 2020 General Election 2022 Republican Primary 2022 General Election

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

No

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

No

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


2ND AMENDMENT

Faculty who are licensed to carry and have had ongoing training should be allowed to carry guns at school in order to respond to an active shooter situation.

Agree


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

Under what circumstances (if any) should schools be allowed to require vaccinations?

As a licensed physician, I understand that certain proven vaccinations such as measles, mumps and rubella are necessary. However, unproven and controversial emergency vaccinations should never mandated due to the fact that we don't know the long term ramifications of injecting these substances into our bodies.

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