Scott Soffen
Libertarian | Maryland
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Scott Soffen
Party
Libertarian
Election Year
2014
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 7
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Capella University, Minneapolis, MS, 2000
New York University Stern School of Business, New York, MBA, 1988
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, BA, 1984
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Center for Urban Families, Board Member, Planned Parenthood of Maryland
Board Member, CASA of Baltimore, Board Member
Elkridge Youth Organization, Soccer Coach
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Congressman, 2012
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
(None listed.)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
1. Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self interest into the fairest and most productive economic system there is, and are the key to national prosperity.
Strongly Agree
1. Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self interest into the fairest and most productive economic system there is, and are the key to national prosperity.
Strongly Agree
2. It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
2. It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
3. The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.
Agree
3. The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.
Agree
4. Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry into the country.
Agree
4. Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry into the country.
Agree
5. The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) should be repealed by Congress.
Agree
5. The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) should be repealed by Congress.
Agree
6. Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Disagree
6. Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Disagree
7. Marriage is a union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Disagree
7. Marriage is a union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Disagree
8. Efforts to bring Islamic law (shariah) to America do not pose a threat to our country and its Constitution.
Strongly Agree
8. Efforts to bring Islamic law (shariah) to America do not pose a threat to our country and its Constitution.
Strongly Agree
9. Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Neutral
9. Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Neutral
10. Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions when these are not economically feasible.
Strongly Disagree
10. Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions when these are not economically feasible.
Strongly Disagree
11. More restrictive gun control laws are needed to protect public safety.
Disagree
11. More restrictive gun control laws are needed to protect public safety.
Disagree
12. The founders established pure democracy in the Constitution because they believed that it is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.
Neutral
12. The founders established pure democracy in the Constitution because they believed that it is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.
Neutral
13. People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Neutral
13. People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Neutral
14. The federal government should establish nationwide standards (such as Common Core) for high-school graduation.
Neutral
14. The federal government should establish nationwide standards (such as Common Core) for high-school graduation.
Neutral
15. What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
The separation of powers is necessary due to the tendency for power to corrupt. The ability to be constrained by the other two branches prevents tyranny from taking hold. Limiting the power of government is necessary to guarantee freedom to citizens...to protect the majority from oppressing the minority.
15. What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
The separation of powers is necessary due to the tendency for power to corrupt. The ability to be constrained by the other two branches prevents tyranny from taking hold. Limiting the power of government is necessary to guarantee freedom to citizens...to protect the majority from oppressing the minority.
16. Briefly list three (3) political or legislative issues of most concern to you, and explain why each is important to you.
End the War on Drugs -- America needs to stop incarcerating its black male population. It needs to stop gang violence. It needs to encourage youth to get an education rather than deal drugs. It needs to keep fathers with their children rather than in prison. Ending the war on drugs will allow police resources to be to used to fight violent crime. Balance the federal budget -- If the federal government taxed the current population for the services it provides, taxes would rocket to a level that would be unacceptable. We should limit the size of government to the level of government we are willing to pay for, rather than offering generous benefits today and sending the bill to the next generation. Stop being the World's Policeman -- The U.S. cannot afford to be the world's policeman, fighting wars in the Middle East and stationing troops across the globe. Imposing Western values on other countries will only continue to make the U.S. the target of others' hatred.
16. Briefly list three (3) political or legislative issues of most concern to you, and explain why each is important to you.
End the War on Drugs -- America needs to stop incarcerating its black male population. It needs to stop gang violence. It needs to encourage youth to get an education rather than deal drugs. It needs to keep fathers with their children rather than in prison. Ending the war on drugs will allow police resources to be to used to fight violent crime. Balance the federal budget -- If the federal government taxed the current population for the services it provides, taxes would rocket to a level that would be unacceptable. We should limit the size of government to the level of government we are willing to pay for, rather than offering generous benefits today and sending the bill to the next generation. Stop being the World's Policeman -- The U.S. cannot afford to be the world's policeman, fighting wars in the Middle East and stationing troops across the globe. Imposing Western values on other countries will only continue to make the U.S. the target of others' hatred.
17. Should abortion be allowed under extenuating circumstances? If so, what circumstances?
Abortion should be allowed under all circumstances. The morality of abortion is controversial. Rather than impose the the morality of public officials on individuals, we should allow those individuals to choose the ethics they feel most comfortable with.
17. Should abortion be allowed under extenuating circumstances? If so, what circumstances?
Abortion should be allowed under all circumstances. The morality of abortion is controversial. Rather than impose the the morality of public officials on individuals, we should allow those individuals to choose the ethics they feel most comfortable with.
18. Based on the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, please arrange the following entities, starting with the highest source of authority, and continue the list in descending order of authority, skipping any that do not apply: Academia, Congress, Constitution, God, Industry, Media, Professional Sports, Supreme Court, Voters.
Constitution Voters Congress Supreme Court Media Academia
18. Based on the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, please arrange the following entities, starting with the highest source of authority, and continue the list in descending order of authority, skipping any that do not apply: Academia, Congress, Constitution, God, Industry, Media, Professional Sports, Supreme Court, Voters.
Constitution Voters Congress Supreme Court Media Academia
19. Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Atheist.
19. Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Atheist.
