Kasie Whitener

Where Whitener stands

Grouped by topic by Vote Book; headings and quoted words are the candidate’s own, with the source under each one. “As reported” items are a news outlet’s description, not an exact quote.

Farms & rural

What is Congress' role as a check and balance to other branches of government?

Congress should write clear, reasonable laws so that they are not misinterpreted by the Executive branch or difficult to interpret in the judiciary. Congress should exercise its oversight of the Executive branch through the budget and confirmation processes. Congress should exercise its check on the judiciary through a non-political review of judicial appointments. Congressional oversight is an under-used and highly-politicized power.

Veterans & military

What measures do you support to address national security?

I support investing in military readiness but not preemptive wars. I believe the best way to secure our country is through free trade. I support border security and a reasonable, compassionate immigration policy. We need better immigration laws. I support a free market for education, but believe our issuance of visas should follow sound economic logic, not individual schools' revenue needs.

Elections, ethics & government

How will you ensure that the voting rights of all citizens are protected?

Congressional oversight of elections, review of elections at the state and federal level, and serious inquiry into accusations of fraud. Moreover, putting an end to the parties' stranglehold over elections from ballot access to fundraising. The parties have become powerful corporations that use elections to raise revenue and amass power. As such, they manipulate the voting process from media coverage to voter ID, disenfranchising millions of Americans. Citizens watchdog organizations, like the LWV, should be empowered to call attention to irregularities and gain attention and support from lawmakers to investigate those accusations.