Candidate Survey: Winnie Obike for Delegate, District 22
Name
Winnie Obike
Age
28
Office Sought and District
MD State House of Delegates 22
Education
Ph.D. Candidate Communication
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Career/Occupation
Graduate Assistant
Political Experience
2015 Hyattsville City Council Ward 1, 2012 Marriage Amendment Campaign, 2011 Pawlenty for President, 2009 Rep. Daniel Lipinski
Website
https://www.facebook.com/WinnieObike/
Social Media Accounts
https://www.facebook.com/WinnieObike/
Why are you running for office?
To change Maryland for the better, share the conservative message to PG Co
Who do you consider your political role model, and why?
Marco Rubio – a principled conservative from an immigrant background
What is your favorite book about politics and policy, and why?
Peggy Noonan’s “What I saw At the Revolution.”
What will be your top priority in the General Assembly?
Redistricting reform, accessible farm to table food options, limits on abortion, increase funding for safety/security, lower taxes, fund school construction
What is the biggest issue facing your district?
MS 13 gang activity, high taxes, failing schools
What are the three biggest issues facing Maryland?
Liberals
What is your position on life issues? (abortion, assisted suicide)
Prolife
What is your position on taxes and spending?
Lower taxes
What is your position on gun rights?
Pro second amendment rights; the ability to secure one’s family is essential.
What is your position on education?
Pro school choice
What is your position on the legalization of marijuana?
Opposed
What is your position on the current three-tiered system for the sale and distribution of alcohol?
Pass a law not requiring the three-tiered system
Legislators can receive $101 per day for lodging and $47 per day for meals during the 90-day General Assembly session. If elected, do you plan to accept these benefits? Why or why not?
No, I plan to commute from home.
There is a culture of depravity and sexual harassment prevalent in the Maryland General Assembly. As a legislator, how will you work to end this culture of depravity and to ensure that those who commit these acts are removed from the General Assembly?
Simple: I will expose it and never stop talking about it. Sexual harassment makes the workplace in-conducive for women. I will not tolerate it.
