
Cornelius Shea
Independent | Massachusetts
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Cornelius Shea
Party
Independent
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 2
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
St. Michael's College, Winooski Vermont, B.A. Political Sci., 1980
Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg Massachusetts, MA Education, 1994
Clark University, Worcester Massachusetts, MA Urban Ed., 2001
WORK & MILITARY
U.S.M.C., Lance Corporal/ Major, !977 to 1997Little Leag
AFFILIATIONS
Little League Baseball, Coach, Youth Soccer
Coach, Youth Ice Hockey, Assistant Coach/ Coach
High School Football, Assistant Coach, High School indoor/outdoor track
Coach, Marine Corps League, Member
Marine Corps Mustang Association, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
OTHER INFORMATION
Cornelius Shea completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
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
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Life of the mother, Rape, Incest
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?
I think the Dobbs Decision was correct. The supreme court should not make laws like they did in Roe vs. Wade. If congress can't or won't make a law on abortion than the decisions need to be made at the state level.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Greatly reduce federal spending. Discontinue several federal agencies and returning them to the states. Getting a handle on illegal immigration. Reducing federal foreign aid especially to countries that don't like us.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Agree
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
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
It means Freedom of Religion not Freedom from Religion. It means that government should not interfere with Americans worshipping God.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
If the vaccinations are proven to safeguard against deadly diseases. Experimental vaccines should never be mandated.
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 and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.
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.
Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Israel is our only reliable ally in the Middle East
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
The Afghanistan withdrawal debacle. Forcing healthy young servicemen to get the Covid vaccination, at the same time allowing millions of unvaccinated illegal immigrants into the country. Forcing the progressive democrat "woke" agenda on the military.
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?
Immigrants that do it the right way. They are vetted, sponsored and pass a citizenship test. For the most part, we are a nation of immigrants. We have to know who they are and what their intentions are in this country. Open borders are dangerous and not sustainable.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
I think competition is a good thing. I support charter schools as long as they don't get to cherry pick the best students. They should have to take the at-risk students as well.
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Agree
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 Agree
Gay couples should have civil ceremonies that allow the same benefits as marriage.
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Neutral
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Natural Gas
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?
Conservative
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To make the lives of citizens better.
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.
Strongly 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?
Gun owners should be required to have a license, and should have to go to gun safety training once a year.
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