Steven Sanders

Steven Cavin Sanders was born in Phoenix, Arizona. He served in the U.S. Army from 1986 to 1991. He graduated from Sunnysloe High School. He attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. His career experience includes working as a manager and aviation mechanic with an FAA A&P license. He has been affiliated with Roosevelts Rough Rider and Boy Scouts of America.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a conservative candidate. My whole position is that the we need to break the party platform which no longer reflects the people will but the corporate ideal of what our country should be. A two party system as we seen does not allow for leeway in government to represent the peoples ideals.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Immigration needs to be addressed and the illegals that are here need to be returned back home and the border needs to be closed from free travel into this country.Abortion is no longer a federal matter since the Supreme court said it violates the states rights to decide what the people want.We need to stop all department mandates and allow the production of oil and gas to resume in this country to make us self reliant and prosperous. This stop drilling has affected the U.S. in such a way as to harm all who live here.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Building the economy and brining manufacturing back to the U.S. and to eliminate all overseas ventures and immigration (H1B) policies that harm the people in the U.S. by eliminating their jobs to foreign countries.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I don't have hero's. No one is perfect and no one lived the same life I have.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

No, life has been a teacher and experience in the military and as a person who researches everything.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Pride in self, pride in workmanship, pride in country.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Patients, and understanding.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To do as the constitution say, "A dully elected official to represent the constituents who elected him to office".

What legacy would you like to leave?

My kids are my legacy. If I can save future generation from crushing government debt that would be a good thing.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The Bicentennial was probably the first. It was great seeing so may people that actually loved our country

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I started work as a bus boy when I was 13. I worked 6 years at a Mexican food restaurant till the age of 19. I went from bus by to dishwasher, to cook, to bartender.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Don't have one.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Dr. Who

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Chili Peppers "Breaking the girl".

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Making ends meet through my whole life. Its funny when you get to a point where the struggle is just normal and that is sad.

What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Infrastructure and the rise of Marxism which is a global epidemic.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

100% behind this. These people in Congress have been there so long and have never addresses the real issue and have become stuck in the mud and do nothing for the people.

What qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution?

Final say in appropriations and budgets. Two party system does not allow this to be fair and adequate to represent the people.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for senators to have previous experience in government or politics?

NO, watching these people you realize that they are no that sophisticated to be considered so highly.

What do you think of the filibuster?

Filibuster is a debate tool needed to show tempted protest to a bill that should have never come forward. Congress has digressed into a place of no decorum and this tool needs to be supported.

Is there a particular senator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Barry Goldwater. He believed the the federal government should be small and the state government should be stronger since it is closer to the people and they can over see it better.

Tell us your favorite joke.

nope

How would you evaluate a judicial nominee?

By reading through their past judgments and see if they balanced out the law against the constitution for a fair judgment.

What kind of relationships would you build with other senators?

I will work with the If a feel that they are working for the people of the U.S. if they are not then I will not have time in my schedule to see them.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

There is always comprises for a fair policy. I would like to see bills put forth that would not allow any pork barreling of add on amendment that are snuck in at the last moment to shave money for boondoggles in various states.

How should the U.S. Senate use its investigative powers?

Congress has shown that it has no teeth with investigation and the DOJ has shown it has it own agenda to follow. Unless there is a change congressional investigation is a waste of time and taxpayer money.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

None. As a write in no one cares.

What committees interest you?

Armed forces. There is so much waste in this area bad contract with suppliers and poor pay for the soldiers and to left. These people can not fight a war today.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

The government is the biggest black hole we have for taxes. Theft is rampant with the federal government with Agencies so call "misplacing" billions of dollars. The GAO need to do quarterly audits and find the money. Those responsible from director on down needs to be held accountable for any losses.