Adam Andrzejewski —Illinois Gubernatorial candidate
Update: Over the last two days I posted the answers of two Senatorial candidates who returned a questionnaire I sent to all Senatorial candidates—five Democratic candidates, six Republican candidates, and one Green Party candidate. Why such a meager response? Could it be that they don’t want to give specific answers to specific questions and then be held accountable for those answers? I thank Kathleen Thomas and John Arrington for having the courage and the integrity to answer the questionnaires. Sometime during the week of January 24-January 30th, I plan to say who I support for Senator and why.
I also sent different questionnaires to all the Illinois Gubernatorial candidates—two Democratic candidates, seven Republican candidates, and one Green Party candidate. Due to some problems, Adam Andrzejewski did not receive a paper questionnaire. I was contacted by a member of the campaign staff for a copy. I e-mailed it to her and said that it would be permissible for it to be returned by e-mail without his signature. Therefore, although no signature was given, the following are the answers given by Adam Andrzejewski as far as I know. However, I can not confirm that to be true. If he is elected governor, I certainly intend to hold him to his answers.
Adam Andrzejewski is the only gubernatorial candidate who has answered the questionnaire. Why such a meager response? Could it be that they don’t want to give specific answers to specific questions and then be held accountable for those answers? I thank Adam Andrzejewski for having the courage and the integrity to answer the questionnaire. Sometime during the week of January 24-January 30th, I plan to say who I support for Governor and why.
I told all the candidates that I would post responses received on a “first response” basis and if received before the primary I would post it if I had time. There are certain other posts I have planned. If I receive additional questionnaires, I will certainly try to work them in before the primary. It, of course, is up to the candidates to answer the questionnaire and return it.
Adam Andrzejewski
Questionnaire for Governor candidates:
1) As Governor, I will vigorously set budget priorities and cut spending, if necessary, to insure that the State budget is actually and realistically balanced—spending no more than received.
His answer: strongly agree
Comment: I’m the only candidate with a plan and a process to a) create public support for deep cuts, that b) doesn’t require the legislature to pass it.
2) As Governor, I will work diligently to pass a State Constitutional amendment to define marriage as being between one man and one woman. No other types of marriages or civil unions are acceptable.
His answer: agree
Comment: The action described is a monumental task that would require a Republican majority in a party that is itself split on this issue. More important is getting a Constitutional change that gives citizens the right to binding referenda on these divisive issues.
3) As Governor, I will veto any bill that allows, promotes, and/or encourages the use of “medical” marihuana.
His answer: undecided
Comment: If crafted solely to provide for the alleviation of pain for cancer/chemo patients and the terminally ill, I would consider signing such a bill.
4) As Governor, I will work diligently to NOT increase taxes during my term of office.
His answer: strongly agree
Comment: None was given.
5) As Governor, I will work diligently to amend the State Constitution to allow for the people to have the power of initiative, referendum, and to expand recall to all State elected executive offices.
His answer: strongly agree
Comment: I am already on record for supporting the Put Back Amendment, which term limits the legislature, ends the power of legislative leaders, and ends gerrymandering. I prefer Term Limits to Recall, in that it is more effectively instituted, but support both.
6) The right to keep and bear arms at the State level may be severely restricted by the State’s police power and may include confiscation of all arms to protect the State.
His answer: strongly disagree
Comment: The right to bear arms is an individual right. It attaches to one of the most important rights of a free people, and that is to defend themselves.
7) As Governor, I will work diligently to expand the Illinois Constitutional rights of practicing homosexuals since the equal protection clause rightly permits such activity.
His answer: disagree
Comment: People of alternative lifestyles already have all the rights everyone else has, and I will defend their rights as I would any other citizen of Illinois.
8) As Governor, I will automatically veto any bill that is passed contrary to the spirit of the Constitution which currently requires three readings on three different days. Changing the contents of a bill to a totally different subject after one, two, or three readings will not be accepted.
His answer: strongly agree
Comment: I am on record as the only candidate promising the end of the “shell bill” practice.
9) As Governor, I will diligently support abortion for women as a Constitutional right.
His answer: strongly disagree
Comment: Abortion isn’t a Constitutional right according the 9th and 10th Amendments. It was made a right by the Supreme Ct. I am pro-life.
10) As Governor, I will work diligently to establish term limits for all elected members of the three branches of the State government.
His answer: strongly agree
Comment: I support the Put Back Amendment
11) ACORN and its affiliated groups shall not receive State monies.
His answer: strongly agree
Comment: None was given.
12) The State of Illinois should and shall work cooperatively and vigorously with the federal government to enforce the immigrant laws as presently written by Congress.
His answer: agree
Comment: We should know who is here, where they are, where they are working, and whether they want to become citizens.
13) As Governor, I support embryonic stem cell research supported by federal and State tax dollars.
His answer: strongly disagree
Comment: None was given.
14) As Governor, I will work diligently to repeal video gaming within the State outside of the already established casinos and without further increases within those casinos.
His answer: strongly agree
Comment: None was given.
15) As Governor, I will work diligently to encourage families to home education their children. I will work with home educators to establish a pilot program(s) to provide financial assistance—for example, $500 per education-age child for books, supplies, and equipment—to the home education family. This program(s) should both strengthen families and relieve the State of financial responsibility—thousands of dollars per child—for said education.
His answer: agree
Comment: I will support the Home School community.
16) As Governor, I support the U.S. Supreme Court’s definition of Freedom of Speech including using obscene language, burning the American flag, and public nude dancing.
His answer: undecided
Comment: Much of what is described above easily falls into exceptions to my strong support of “free speech.” I fail to see how “nude dancing” is free speech.
17) As Governor, I will work diligently to allow our citizens to carry a concealed weapon(s) on his/her person—sometimes known as “right to carry”—as allowed in almost every other State.
His answer: strongly agree
Comment: None was given.
18) As Governor, I will work diligently to identify and repeal laws and bureaucratic rules that unnecessarily restrict private individuals from successfully establishing and operating a small business.
His answer: strongly agree
Comment: None was given.
19) As Governor, I support the federal government taking the major responsibility to provide health care and/or health insurance for everyone within the United States.
His answer: disagree
Comment: Health Care is not the government’s responsibility. It is the individuals right and responsibility to find the best health care services that fit their needs.
Signature of the candidate: done by e-mail; see opening comment by me
Please print the candidate’s name: Adam Andrzejewski Thank you!
Update: Over the last two days I posted the answers of two Senatorial candidates who returned a questionnaire I sent to all Senatorial candidates—five Democratic candidates, six Republican candidates, and one Green Party candidate. Why such a meager response? Could it be that they don’t want to give specific answers to specific questions and then be held accountable for those answers? I thank Kathleen Thomas and John Arrington for having the courage and the integrity to answer the questionnaires. Sometime during the week of January 24-January 30th, I plan to say who I support for Senator and why.
I also sent different questionnaires to all the Illinois Gubernatorial candidates—two Democratic candidates, seven Republican candidates, and one Green Party candidate. Due to some problems, Adam Andrzejewski did not receive a paper questionnaire. I was contacted by a member of the campaign staff for a copy. I e-mailed it to her and said that it would be permissible for it to be returned by e-mail without his signature. Therefore, although no signature was given, the following are the answers given by Adam Andrzejewski as far as I know. However, I can not confirm that to be true. If he is elected governor, I certainly intend to hold him to his answers.
Adam Andrzejewski is the only gubernatorial candidate who has answered the questionnaire. Why such a meager response? Could it be that they don’t want to give specific answers to specific questions and then be held accountable for those answers? I thank Adam Andrzejewski for having the courage and the integrity to answer the questionnaire. Sometime during the week of January 24-January 30th, I plan to say who I support for Governor and why.
I told all the candidates that I would post responses received on a “first response” basis and if received before the primary I would post it if I had time. There are certain other posts I have planned. If I receive additional questionnaires, I will certainly try to work them in before the primary. It, of course, is up to the candidates to answer the questionnaire and return it.
Adam Andrzejewski
Questionnaire for Governor candidates:
1) As Governor, I will vigorously set budget priorities and cut spending, if necessary, to insure that the State budget is actually and realistically balanced—spending no more than received.
His answer: strongly agree
Comment: I’m the only candidate with a plan and a process to a) create public support for deep cuts, that b) doesn’t require the legislature to pass it.
2) As Governor, I will work diligently to pass a State Constitutional amendment to define marriage as being between one man and one woman. No other types of marriages or civil unions are acceptable.
His answer: agree
Comment: The action described is a monumental task that would require a Republican majority in a party that is itself split on this issue. More important is getting a Constitutional change that gives citizens the right to binding referenda on these divisive issues.
3) As Governor, I will veto any bill that allows, promotes, and/or encourages the use of “medical” marihuana.
His answer: undecided
Comment: If crafted solely to provide for the alleviation of pain for cancer/chemo patients and the terminally ill, I would consider signing such a bill.
4) As Governor, I will work diligently to NOT increase taxes during my term of office.
His answer: strongly agree
Comment: None was given.
5) As Governor, I will work diligently to amend the State Constitution to allow for the people to have the power of initiative, referendum, and to expand recall to all State elected executive offices.
His answer: strongly agree
Comment: I am already on record for supporting the Put Back Amendment, which term limits the legislature, ends the power of legislative leaders, and ends gerrymandering. I prefer Term Limits to Recall, in that it is more effectively instituted, but support both.
6) The right to keep and bear arms at the State level may be severely restricted by the State’s police power and may include confiscation of all arms to protect the State.
His answer: strongly disagree
Comment: The right to bear arms is an individual right. It attaches to one of the most important rights of a free people, and that is to defend themselves.
7) As Governor, I will work diligently to expand the Illinois Constitutional rights of practicing homosexuals since the equal protection clause rightly permits such activity.
His answer: disagree
Comment: People of alternative lifestyles already have all the rights everyone else has, and I will defend their rights as I would any other citizen of Illinois.
8) As Governor, I will automatically veto any bill that is passed contrary to the spirit of the Constitution which currently requires three readings on three different days. Changing the contents of a bill to a totally different subject after one, two, or three readings will not be accepted.
His answer: strongly agree
Comment: I am on record as the only candidate promising the end of the “shell bill” practice.
9) As Governor, I will diligently support abortion for women as a Constitutional right.
His answer: strongly disagree
Comment: Abortion isn’t a Constitutional right according the 9th and 10th Amendments. It was made a right by the Supreme Ct. I am pro-life.
10) As Governor, I will work diligently to establish term limits for all elected members of the three branches of the State government.
His answer: strongly agree
Comment: I support the Put Back Amendment
11) ACORN and its affiliated groups shall not receive State monies.
His answer: strongly agree
Comment: None was given.
12) The State of Illinois should and shall work cooperatively and vigorously with the federal government to enforce the immigrant laws as presently written by Congress.
His answer: agree
Comment: We should know who is here, where they are, where they are working, and whether they want to become citizens.
13) As Governor, I support embryonic stem cell research supported by federal and State tax dollars.
His answer: strongly disagree
Comment: None was given.
14) As Governor, I will work diligently to repeal video gaming within the State outside of the already established casinos and without further increases within those casinos.
His answer: strongly agree
Comment: None was given.
15) As Governor, I will work diligently to encourage families to home education their children. I will work with home educators to establish a pilot program(s) to provide financial assistance—for example, $500 per education-age child for books, supplies, and equipment—to the home education family. This program(s) should both strengthen families and relieve the State of financial responsibility—thousands of dollars per child—for said education.
His answer: agree
Comment: I will support the Home School community.
16) As Governor, I support the U.S. Supreme Court’s definition of Freedom of Speech including using obscene language, burning the American flag, and public nude dancing.
His answer: undecided
Comment: Much of what is described above easily falls into exceptions to my strong support of “free speech.” I fail to see how “nude dancing” is free speech.
17) As Governor, I will work diligently to allow our citizens to carry a concealed weapon(s) on his/her person—sometimes known as “right to carry”—as allowed in almost every other State.
His answer: strongly agree
Comment: None was given.
18) As Governor, I will work diligently to identify and repeal laws and bureaucratic rules that unnecessarily restrict private individuals from successfully establishing and operating a small business.
His answer: strongly agree
Comment: None was given.
19) As Governor, I support the federal government taking the major responsibility to provide health care and/or health insurance for everyone within the United States.
His answer: disagree
Comment: Health Care is not the government’s responsibility. It is the individuals right and responsibility to find the best health care services that fit their needs.
Signature of the candidate: done by e-mail; see opening comment by me
Please print the candidate’s name: Adam Andrzejewski Thank you!
posted by Christian Gunslinger at 4:50 AM
1 Comments:
"Why such a meager response? Could it be that they don’t want to give specific answers to specific questions and then be held accountable for those answers?"
No I am going to make a guess that are more busy dealing with legitimate media outlets and voter groups, such project vote smart and they do not have the time to answer question that they get from every blogger that thinks he is a journalist.
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