Candidate Survey: Diane Carabetta for Cecil County Central Committee

Name
Diane D. Carabetta

Age
58

County and District
Cecil

Education
MBA Business Administration

Career/Occupation
Research Analyst/ Property Mgmt

Political Experience
Active in politics since 1995

Website
N/A

Social Media Accounts
Diane Carabetta- facebook

Why are you running for office?
Serve Cecil County Citizens

Who do you consider your political role model, and why?
Ronald Reagan because he brought the country back after the devastating years Jimmy Carter

What is your favorite book about politics and policy, and why?
Vaclav Havel, because all things are possible and the underdog can succeed with perseverance

What do you see as the role of the Central Committee?
To lead the local political party in the respective county

What is the biggest issue facing your county Republican Party?
Failure to keep campaign promises

What are the three biggest issues facing the Maryland Republican Party?
1. An uphill battle with the numbers of dems vs.R’s in the state
2. Culture that the govt. will provide
3. Mindset of dependence rather than individual independence

What is your position on life issues? (abortion, assisted suicide)
The central committee has no control over these issues

What is your position on taxes and spending?
Taxes are too high and spending is out of control

What is your position on gun rights?
It is part of the constitution. I support gun rights. I am a life member of the NRA.

Do you believe that Maryland Republican Party primaries should be open to independent voters?
No

Do you believe that the state party and the county parties should be allowed to endorse in primary elections?
No

Do you believe that Maryland Republican Party auxiliary organizations should have a vote on the Maryland Republican Party executive committee?
Yes

Would you support limiting the terms of Maryland Republican Party officers to eight consecutive years in the same office?
No