myVote: Candidate profile

James Niemackl

Published Monday, October 27 04:01:23 PM

Office:

Minnesota U.S. senator

Other candidates in this race:

Party:

Constitution

Incumbent:

City of residence:

Richfield

Background:

Lifelong resident of Minnesota, B.S. from Concordia University, employed as a police officer for the city of Hopkins, member of the Knights of Columbus and Fraternal Order of Police, active in the community.

Endorsements:

Not seeking endorsements.

Most important issue:

The most important issue that would demand immediate attention upon being elected is the restoration and preservation of our constitutional rights. Without these rights we are not free to address any of the other issues. We have seen our fundamental right to liberty attacked repeatedly and many of the rights guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States and the individual state constitutions have been taken away or marginalized. These rights must be restored and protected as our top priority. Other very important issues can and should be addressed simultaneously; however, our fundamental rights must be secured above all else.

More information:

Candidate website

Views:

Candidates were asked to respond to statements on five policy issues. They were given seven options: "Strongly agree", "Somewhat agree", "Have mixed feelings", "Somewhat disagree", "Strongly disagree", "Have no opinion" and "Do not wish to respond."

Removing barriers to increased domestic oil production - by, for example, lifting restrictions on off-shore exploration and drilling - should be the federal government's top priority in responding to high gasoline prices.	Somewhat agree
The United States should set a specific timetable for complete withdrawal of combat troops from Iraq.	Strongly agree
The so-called Bush tax cuts now scheduled to expire in 2010 should be made permanent for all taxpayers.	Somewhat agree
The federal government should guarantee health insurance coverage for all Americans.	Strongly disagree
Additional revenue from fees or taxes should be raised to shore up America's transportation infrastructure, because eliminating waste and better prioritizing existing resources won't be enough.	Strongly disagree