Interview: Reinhold "Ron" Gulke (AIP) for Gov. for the State of California

By: Joe Urban 

1. What distinguishes you from your opponents? 

 I am pro-life.  I am pro constitution and pro family.  I have common
sense, lots of it.

2.   How long have you been involved in politics? Do you remember the first time you voted?

Since 1964 government class.  As soon as I turned of age I started
becoming politically active by voting.

3.   What is the greatest challenge of public service? 

Remembering that you are there to serve and not to be served.

4.   What is the most important issue facing the State of California?

The preservation of the family.  The current budget crisis in California
can have devastating economic effect which could put families' economy to
the breaking point.

5.   What advice would you give someone thinking of running for public office? 

Only run for office if you are interested in making changes for the
better, not for your own self serving interest.

6.   What was your first car?

1957 Chevy

7.   What was your favorite subject in High School?  

Math

8.   How did you become involved in the (AIP) Party?  

I saw that the Republican party was becoming more centrist in their
beliefs and not adhering to their platform.  I needed to be in a party that
agreed with my philosophy about life.  The American Independent Party fills
that prescription for me.

9.   What is your favorite movie and actor? 

 Groundhog Day with Bill Murray.  He finally gets it right!

10.  Will the U.S. invade Iraq by December 2002?    Should they invade?

Yes.

11.  If you were Gov. today, what would be your first business as Gov.?

I am going to balance the budget and bring a new energy proposal to
lower our energy cost for families and business.

 

12. Why should the citizens of the State of Massachusetts Elect you on Nov. 5th, 2002?  

Because the other candidates aren't there to make a change for the
better.  They are in it for themselves.

13. With the recent crisis with energy in California? How would you have
handled the situation? How will you handle the situation if elected
Governor?

I am going to first remove the give away programs that are currently
in effect.  Most Californians don't know that they are paying extra fees to
fund these programs. I will open up outside markets for low cost hydro power. And build hydro generation systems on canals and other waterways to cut our energy costs.  Californians are not responsible for energy company losses. Don't  own energy company stock in CA when I become governor!

14. What is your goal if elected in the first 100 days of office?

I am going to spur the economic system in CA by eliminating the
bureaucracy burden on taxpayers. I will increase truck speed for truck drivers
to match the speed of the the automobile.  This has been recommended by
safety experts.  This is just a small help to our economic system.  Our new
hydro plants will bring additional jobs to California.  We are going to shut
down non effective government projects such as methadone clinics.  I have
received information from clinical doctors for this recommendation.  Lower
the car registration beginning with the highest unemployment areas.
Californians should not pay license fees or taxes on their automobiles. The
best way to overcome a budget deficit is through strong economy, not by
raising taxes or by cutting jobs.  And many more.