Positions and Views of Steven A. Rosile
on Elections & Politics
| Previous Candidate for United States House Of Representatives District 4, Kansas |
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| Elections & Politics |
Positions and Views |
| Elections, a General Statement |
See below.
Source: Steven A. Rosile (09/25/2008) |
| Campaign Contribution Limits (Citizens United) |
See above.
Source: Steven A. Rosile (09/25/2008) |
| Campaign Spending Limits |
Oppose.
Source: Steven A. Rosile (09/25/2008) |
| Election Reform |
I support the Electoral College and would point out that it was designed to give every state some say in the selection of the President. A national popular vote would mean an lopsided vote in a large state could negate the vote in several small population states. And a recount could disrupt the economy as did the 2000 recount in just a few Florida counties and precincts. Just imagine the effect of a nation-wide recount on the economy.
Source: Steven A. Rosile (09/25/2008) |
| Campaign Finance Reform |
The Federal Election Commission must be abolished and the federal financing of the Democrat and Republican Nominating Conventions and Presidential Elections ended. Federal funding for all other Presidential candidates must also stop.
All expenditures in excess of $200 in furtherance of a federal election campaign shall be made public.
The candidate may spend as much of his own money as he cares to, subject to the condition above. A candidate may borrow money to spend on his campaign as his own from any person or entity, subject to the condition that all such loans be made public, as well as the terms of repayment.
No one but a natural person residing within the geographical boundaries of the representation of the office may contribute to a federal election campaign, except the candidates home state and national Party organizations.
All contributions to a campaign for federal elective office shall be without limitation, but public disclosure is required for amounts in excess of $200.
The practical effect of these reforms is to drastically reduce the amount of money being spent on election campaigns. This helps to assure that all candidates would have incentive to participate in forums and debates that include all candidates. Without the ability to buy an election by merely broadcasting more television ads than your opponent, the political process of choosing those who will represent us might become more than the sham it is now.
In addition to the above the 17th Amendment must be repealed. The states would be then have proper representation in Congress as the legislature of each state would elect the Senators from that state. States would regain the representation in Congress that they must have to insure the proper distribution of power between the states and the federal government.
Source: Steven A. Rosile (09/25/2008) |
| 527 'Stealth' PACs |
Oppose.
Source: Steven A. Rosile (09/25/2008) |
| Bundling Campaign Contributions |
Oppose.
Source: Steven A. Rosile (09/25/2008) |
| Public Funding of Political Campaigns |
Oppose.
Source: Steven A. Rosile (09/25/2008) |
| Small Donors |
Support.
Source: Steven A. Rosile (09/25/2008) |
| Soft-money Political Contributions |
Oppose.
Source: Steven A. Rosile (09/25/2008) |
| Lobbyist Campaign Contributions |
Oppose. See above.
Source: Steven A. Rosile (09/25/2008) |
| Voting Machines and Paper Ballots |
Any use of electronic voting machines in elections for federal or other public offices must be limited to such machines that produce a verfiable paper trail. Verifiable by the individual voter so that each voter can see his vote is counted properly as well as by the local and state election officials so that an accurrate recount will be possible.
Source: Steven A. Rosile (09/25/2008) |
| Election-day Registration |
State issue.
Source: Steven A. Rosile (09/25/2008) |
| Voting Right of Felons & Ex-Prisoners |
State issue.
Source: Steven A. Rosile (09/25/2008) |
| Equal Ballot Box Access |
All candidates should be allowed to participate in all public debates no matter who the sponser is.
Source: Steven A. Rosile (09/25/2008) |
| DC Voting Representation in Congress |
Oppose.
Source: Steven A. Rosile (09/25/2008) |
| These are available issue topics for which there were no responses. |
| Voter Photo ID and Other Requirements |
| Tea Party Movement |
| Political Expenditures Disclosure |
| Reform of Redistricting (Gerrymandering) |
| Voting and Election Reform |
| Help America Vote Act of 2002 |