Edmond Laplante

[{"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Edmond Laplante completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Laplante's responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-106017-2022-04-16\" id=\"heading-bio-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-106017-2022-04-16\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-106017-2022-04-16\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tMarine core veteran ,auto mechanic working in same garage for 30yrs, proud father Grandfather uncle brother and son..average blue collar worker who represents the everyday working man.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-106017-2022-04-16\" id=\"heading-key-message-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-106017-2022-04-16\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease 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?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-106017-2022-04-16\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Constitutional rights:we the people seems to been forgotten, I believe the Constitution needs to be re-read not rewritten</li><li>Opiod/Drug addiction:nothing is more devastating or can destroy family or relationship than having to deal with addiction or someone who's addicted, despite all the programs available we have to stop the flow and distribution of them 1st by controlling the borders</li><li>Government spending, we have to get control over Government spending, you don't get to up your credit card limit because you can't pay your old one neither should they</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-106017-2022-04-16\" id=\"heading1-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-106017-2022-04-16\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-106017-2022-04-16\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tParent/child education rights\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-106017-2022-04-16\" id=\"heading2-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-106017-2022-04-16\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-106017-2022-04-16\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tMatt Gaetz, he's not afraid to ruffle feathers \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-106017-2022-04-16\" id=\"heading3-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-106017-2022-04-16\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIs there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-106017-2022-04-16\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tThe constitution \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-106017-2022-04-16\" id=\"heading4-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-106017-2022-04-16\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading4-106017-2022-04-16\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tHonesty <br/>\n<p>Integrity <br/>\n</p>\nLoyalty \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-106017-2022-04-16\" id=\"heading5-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-106017-2022-04-16\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading5-106017-2022-04-16\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tLeadership and integrity \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-106017-2022-04-16\" id=\"heading6-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-106017-2022-04-16\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading6-106017-2022-04-16\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tShould be the state/people that they represent \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-106017-2022-04-16\" id=\"heading7-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-106017-2022-04-16\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat legacy would you like to leave?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading7-106017-2022-04-16\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tTried to make a difference when it mattered. <br/>\r\nWasn't afraid to do the right thing even when it wasn't popular \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-106017-2022-04-16\" id=\"heading8-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-106017-2022-04-16\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading8-106017-2022-04-16\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tRichard Nixon, impeachment 5yrs old\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-106017-2022-04-16\" id=\"heading9-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-106017-2022-04-16\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat was your very first job? How long did you have it?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading9-106017-2022-04-16\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tDishwasher, I worked 2yrs\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-106017-2022-04-16\" id=\"heading10-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-106017-2022-04-16\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is your favorite book? Why?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading10-106017-2022-04-16\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tAny book about the founding fathers.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-106017-2022-04-16\" id=\"heading11-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse11-106017-2022-04-16\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIf you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading11-106017-2022-04-16\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse11-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tCaptain James T Kirk\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-106017-2022-04-16\" id=\"heading12-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse12-106017-2022-04-16\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat was the last song that got stuck in your head?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading12-106017-2022-04-16\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse12-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tSundown by Gordon Lightfoot \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-106017-2022-04-16\" id=\"heading13-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse13-106017-2022-04-16\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is something that has been a struggle in your life?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading13-106017-2022-04-16\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse13-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tWondering if I did enough to help others <br/></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-106017-2022-04-16\" id=\"heading14-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse14-106017-2022-04-16\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading14-106017-2022-04-16\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse14-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tOver coming all the bad policies and executive orders put in effect by this administration. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-106017-2022-04-16\" id=\"heading15-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse15-106017-2022-04-16\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat are your thoughts on term limits?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading15-106017-2022-04-16\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse15-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tYes should definitely be term limits, if you can't accomplish what you set out in 2 terms ,then step aside. That way you don't end up with career politicians \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-106017-2022-04-16\" id=\"heading16-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse16-106017-2022-04-16\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading16-106017-2022-04-16\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse16-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tThey get to represent the state on a federal level \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-106017-2022-04-16\" id=\"heading17-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse17-106017-2022-04-16\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tDo you believe that it’s beneficial for senators to have previous experience in government or politics?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading17-106017-2022-04-16\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse17-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t No because lately they're out of touch with the every day blue collar worker\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-106017-2022-04-16\" id=\"heading18-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse18-106017-2022-04-16\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you think of the filibuster?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading18-106017-2022-04-16\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse18-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tDouble edge sword .\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-106017-2022-04-16\" id=\"heading19-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse19-106017-2022-04-16\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat criteria would you apply when deciding whether to confirm presidential appointees?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading19-106017-2022-04-16\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse19-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tQualifications for the position. <br/>\r\nNo conflicts of interest \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-106017-2022-04-16\" id=\"heading20-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse20-106017-2022-04-16\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIf you are not a current senator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading20-106017-2022-04-16\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse20-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tArmed forces committee <br/>\n<p>Veterans affairs <br/>\n</p>\nAgriculture \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse21-106017-2022-04-16\" id=\"heading21-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse21-106017-2022-04-16\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse21-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIs there a particular senator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading21-106017-2022-04-16\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse21-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tTed Cruz \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse22-106017-2022-04-16\" id=\"heading22-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse22-106017-2022-04-16\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse22-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tTell us your favorite joke.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading22-106017-2022-04-16\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse22-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tWhat do you call a circle of 100 dollar bills?Awreatha, Franklin's \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse23-106017-2022-04-16\" id=\"heading23-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse23-106017-2022-04-16\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse23-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tHow would you evaluate a judicial nominee?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading23-106017-2022-04-16\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse23-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tQualifications \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse24-106017-2022-04-16\" id=\"heading24-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse24-106017-2022-04-16\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse24-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat kind of relationships would you build with other senators?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading24-106017-2022-04-16\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse24-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t1st and most importantly I'm there to represent my state. I'd like to reach out olive branch and listen to there points of view. That being said if it's not good for my state then not be afraid to disagree,but hopefully come to compromise if possible \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse25-106017-2022-04-16\" id=\"heading25-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse25-106017-2022-04-16\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse25-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tDo you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading25-106017-2022-04-16\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse25-106017-2022-04-16\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tYes absolutely but also important to know when not to\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nEdmond Laplante completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Laplante's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Marine core veteran ,auto mechanic working in same garage for 30yrs, proud father Grandfather uncle brother and son..average blue collar worker who represents the everyday working man. 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? Constitutional rights:we the people seems to been forgotten, I believe the Constitution needs to be re-read not rewritten Opiod/Drug addiction:nothing is more devastating or can destroy family or relationship than having to deal with addiction or someone who's addicted, despite all the programs available we have to stop the flow and distribution of them 1st by controlling the borders Government spending, we have to get control over Government spending, you don't get to up your credit card limit because you can't pay your old one neither should they What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Parent/child education rights Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? Matt Gaetz, he's not afraid to ruffle feathers Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy? The constitution What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Honesty Integrity Loyalty What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? Leadership and integrity What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? Should be the state/people that they represent What legacy would you like to leave? Tried to make a difference when it mattered. Wasn't afraid to do the right thing even when it wasn't popular What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time? Richard Nixon, impeachment 5yrs old What was your very first job? How long did you have it? Dishwasher, I worked 2yrs What is your favorite book? Why? Any book about the founding fathers. If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be? Captain James T Kirk What was the last song that got stuck in your head? Sundown by Gordon Lightfoot What is something that has been a struggle in your life? Wondering if I did enough to help others What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade? Over coming all the bad policies and executive orders put in effect by this administration. What are your thoughts on term limits? Yes should definitely be term limits, if you can't accomplish what you set out in 2 terms ,then step aside. That way you don't end up with career politicians What qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution? They get to represent the state on a federal level Do you believe that it’s beneficial for senators to have previous experience in government or politics? No because lately they're out of touch with the every day blue collar worker What do you think of the filibuster? Double edge sword . What criteria would you apply when deciding whether to confirm presidential appointees? Qualifications for the position. No conflicts of interest If you are not a current senator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of? Armed forces committee Veterans affairs Agriculture Is there a particular senator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after? Ted Cruz Tell us your favorite joke. What do you call a circle of 100 dollar bills?Awreatha, Franklin's How would you evaluate a judicial nominee? Qualifications What kind of relationships would you build with other senators? 1st and most importantly I'm there to represent my state. I'd like to reach out olive branch and listen to there points of view. That being said if it's not good for my state then not be afraid to disagree,but hopefully come to compromise if possible Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking? Yes absolutely but also important to know when not to\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it."}, {"question": "Campaign website", "answer_html": "<p>Laplante ’s campaign website stated the following:\n</p>\n<div style=\"height:400px;overflow:scroll;border:1px solid gray;margin:20px;padding:10px;\">\n<table data-nosnippet=\"\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: none;background-color: transparent; auto; ;\">\n<tbody><tr>\n<td style=\"border:none; color:#B2B7F2;font-size:35px;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; padding: 10px 3px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20\">“\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; padding: 4px 10px;\" valign=\"top\">\n<p>Here are the topics that interest me most that I will work hard to impact if I am elected.\n</p><p><b>America/NH 1st</b>\n</p><p>Stop being so reliant on foreign countries, focus more on brands made in America, and bring and keep more business in NH.\n</p><p><b>Opiod/Drug Pandemic</b>\n</p><p>Nothing compares to the amount of lives lost and families destroyed because of this. Step one should be to cut the head off the snake - secure our border from drugs and illegal immigrants. Then we can focus on recovery. \n</p><p><b>Parental/Children educational rights:</b>\n</p><p>Nothing is more important than your child's well-being, emotional and physical. We MUST have more control over their well-being in classrooms.\n</p><p><b>Back the Blue</b>\n</p><p>Law enforcement shouldn't be vilified for doing their jobs when most of them are doing it admirably. Unwanted outcomes happen when suspects resist. They are trying to keep us safe, so let's hear from them on how to help them keep us safe.\n</p><p><b>Secure the Border</b>\n</p><p>it's the LAW!! Just because you substitute the word undocumented for Illegal doesn't give you the right to break the law. Aiding and abetting is also against the law. Enforcing the law also helps stop drugs, human trafficking, and save millions we can use on programs helping unfortunate citizens. \n</p><p><b>Government Overreach/Spending</b>\n</p><p>More government control is never the answer to anything, that's why we're in the mess we're in now. We need to eliminate wasteful spending. You don't get to raise your credit card limit when you can't pay for the one you maxed out.\n</p><p><b>Veterans Reform</b>\n</p><p>As a recipient of VA care, I can say that there. are plenty of good things, but also things that need to be addressed. I believe these issues should be overseen by veterans who have first hand experience with these issues.\n</p><p><b>Constitution</b>\n</p><p>Needs to be enforced, not rewritten, especially the 1st and 2nd ammendment. Please remember that we the people have the right to make choices and stand up for what we believe in.\n</p><p><b>Strong Military</b>\n</p><p>In these crazy times, our safety should be a major priority. For every dollar we send to foreign countries, we should spend at least 2 on our military and border control. We must make sure our Military has the best resources to keep them and us safe.<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-quotedisclaimer_2-0\"><a href=\"#cite_note-quotedisclaimer-2\">[2]</a></sup>\n</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; color: #B2B7F2; font-size: 35px; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: right; padding: 10px 1px;\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"20\">”\n</td></tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"cquotecite\" colspan=\"3\" style=\"border: none; padding-right: 4%\"><cite style=\"font-style: normal;font-size: smaller; float: right;\">—Edmond Laplante’s campaign website (2022)<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-3\"><a href=\"#cite_note-3\">[3]</a></sup></cite>\n</td></tr></tbody></table>\n</div>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1548351761485-0\"><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(\"div-gpt-ad-1548351761485-0\"); });</script></div>", "answer_text": "Laplante ’s campaign website stated the following:\n“ Here are the topics that interest me most that I will work hard to impact if I am elected. America/NH 1st Stop being so reliant on foreign countries, focus more on brands made in America, and bring and keep more business in NH. Opiod/Drug Pandemic Nothing compares to the amount of lives lost and families destroyed because of this. Step one should be to cut the head off the snake - secure our border from drugs and illegal immigrants. Then we can focus on recovery. Parental/Children educational rights: Nothing is more important than your child's well-being, emotional and physical. We MUST have more control over their well-being in classrooms. Back the Blue Law enforcement shouldn't be vilified for doing their jobs when most of them are doing it admirably. Unwanted outcomes happen when suspects resist. They are trying to keep us safe, so let's hear from them on how to help them keep us safe. Secure the Border it's the LAW!! Just because you substitute the word undocumented for Illegal doesn't give you the right to break the law. Aiding and abetting is also against the law. Enforcing the law also helps stop drugs, human trafficking, and save millions we can use on programs helping unfortunate citizens. Government Overreach/Spending More government control is never the answer to anything, that's why we're in the mess we're in now. We need to eliminate wasteful spending. You don't get to raise your credit card limit when you can't pay for the one you maxed out. Veterans Reform As a recipient of VA care, I can say that there. are plenty of good things, but also things that need to be addressed. I believe these issues should be overseen by veterans who have first hand experience with these issues. Constitution Needs to be enforced, not rewritten, especially the 1st and 2nd ammendment. Please remember that we the people have the right to make choices and stand up for what we believe in. Strong Military In these crazy times, our safety should be a major priority. For every dollar we send to foreign countries, we should spend at least 2 on our military and border control. We must make sure our Military has the best resources to keep them and us safe. [2] ” —Edmond Laplante’s campaign website (2022) [3]"}]