Rocky De La Fuente in Interviews during 2017-2019

On Abortion: Reform Party takes no stance on abortion

The Reform Party takes NO STANCE as an organization on issues such as pro-life/pro-choice and gay marriage. The Reform Party as a national organization believes that social issues or values issues (which include issues such as abortion, gay marriage, and end of life decisions) should not be our focus as a party. The Reform Party does not, and will not, have stances on Social or Values Issues in our National Platform. Source: Reform Party Platform adopted by 2020 presidential hopeful Jun 22, 2020

On Budget & Economy: Transportation & infrastructure are critical to our success

Mass transit, public and private transportation and our overall infrastructure are critical to our continued success as a nation. The Reform Party would open a dialogue with the American people on what their transportation needs are. If we focus on the essential needs of the American people, our long-term strategic needs as well as costs, we can develop a plan that will lead to a better transportation system. Source: Reform Party Platform adopted by 2020 presidential hopeful Jun 22, 2020

On Civil Rights: Reform Party takes no stance on gay marriage

On Corporations: Eliminate special interest exemptions & corporate welfare

A fair taxation policy without prejudice or special interest exemptions means the tax code must reviewed and reformed to create a new tax system that will stimulate economic development, is fundamentally fair, eliminates corporate welfare, excludes loopholes, and would be sufficient to pay for essential federal government operations. Source: Reform Party Platform adopted by 2020 presidential hopeful Jun 22, 2020

On Education: Empower parents and older children; personalized curriculum

Universal preschool programs and kindergarten are essential for starting our children off on the right foot. Empower parents and older children. We need to give parents more control over the education of their children. Create and support non-accredited schools that focus on blending a specialized and more personalized curriculum with project-based assessment and apprenticeship. Source: Reform Party Platform adopted by 2020 presidential hopeful Jun 22, 2020

On Energy & Oil: Increase fossil fuels, but emphasize alternatives as well

Energy independence from foreign sources means that America's must invest both in increasing conventional domestic sources such as coal, oil, and natural gas but also must emphasize new technologies that make those resources more efficiently used and must drive toward the use of alternative energy technologies such as solar, wind, thermal depolymerization of organic waste, and biofuels. Source: Reform Party Platform adopted by 2020 presidential hopeful Jun 22, 2020

On Free Trade: American citizens' economic security takes priority

We recognize current trade policies have failed and resulted in the export of our manufacturing job base which sustains America's middle class. The Reform Party calls for the repeal or revision of current trade agreements. America's elected leaders have a primary responsibility to assure that American citizens' economic security takes priority in any trade policy decision. Source: Reform Party Platform adopted by 2020 presidential hopeful Jun 22, 2020

On Immigration: Nation which can't control borders is in grave danger

Guaranteeing the security of our national borders means that we must have the ability to monitor and manage all traffic crossing our land or sea borders. A nation which cannot control its borders places itself in grave danger to those who would use that to their advantage, whether they be trafficking drugs or weapons, human trafficking, supporting a black market economy, or intent on terrorist attack. Source: Reform Party Platform adopted by 2020 presidential hopeful Jun 22, 2020

On Principles & Values: Require highest ethical standards and oversight

Highest ethical standards and oversight means that elected officials must have as their first loyalty the entire citizenry they represent, not just the people who funded their campaign or who pad their retirement. This also means that there needs to be clearer separation between elected officials and lobbying and special interest groups. We cannot continue the endless recycling of people between elected positions and lobbying groups where there is the clear appearance of conflict of interest. Source: Reform Party Platform adopted by 2020 presidential hopeful Jun 22, 2020

On Health Care: Catastrophic insurance best way to reassess health care

We must lower costs, maintain or improve quality and have open access. We must readdress healthcare reform in a way that addresses cost and quality along with access. Catastrophic insurance coverage would probably be the best starting point to begin the reassessment. From there, we could build upon that to ensure operational efficiency while minimizing the potential for abuse. Source: The Lawton Constitution on 2020 presidential hopefuls Mar 1, 2020

On Civil Rights: Successfully challenged ballot access laws and regulations

Roque "Rocky" De La Fuente has been a champion in challenging unconstitutional ballot access laws and regulations. His success in 2016 forged the way for candidates from all parties, including independents, to have access to ballots across the country. He will continue until voters in all 50 states and Washington D.C. are presented with a choice. Their voices matter. Source: Associated Press AccessWire on 2020 presidential hopefuls Oct 26, 2019

The above quotations are from Interviews during 2017-2019, interviewing presidential hopefuls for 2020. Click here for main summary page. Click here for a profile of Rocky De La Fuente. Click here for Rocky De La Fuente on all issues.
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