Stacey Mathia

Stacey Mathia (born February 11, 1973) is an American-born, aspiring politician who ran for the position of Michigan's Governor in 2010. She was formally nominated for Governor of Michigan by the convention of the U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan (USTPM). She is also associated with The Tea Party, a movement towards far right politics and coined after the taxation upset known as The Boston Tea Party in 1773. The Tea Party affiliate is running with USTPM nominee Chris Levels for Lieutenant.
Personal background
Mathia was born in Bay City, Michigan. She graduated from Bay City Central High School. Although she didn't graduate from college, she taught herself, through reading, about various topics. She also learned sign language. She notes that they "have given us a state that is failing all of us". Chris Levels is running as her Lieutenant. He is a radio talk show host in Flint, Michigan. Before Levels was nominated and came aboard, Thomas Matos was her previous running partner. He said that he dropped out of the election due to financial difficulties. Picking up African-American Levels benefited Mathia's campaign by helping to disprove allegations that because her affiliate, The Tea Party, was being accused of racism, Her most important views are centered on the economic state of Michigan, education, and individual rights. In addition to these topics, Mathia has strong religious views that directly correlate with her opinions on government action and inaction.
Economics
For Mathia, ridding the government of unnecessary spending and many taxes is essential. One of her first priorities would be eliminating the Michigan Business Tax (MBT) which has been seen as an impediment of small business owners’ success and economic growth. there is a reminder that Governor Jennifer Granholm had trucked in aggregate and asphalt for road repair from places that are outside of Michigan. Mathia believes that Michigan "has everything she needs to supply her infrastructure".
Besides a strong advocacy for the individual right to bear arms, Stacey Mathia also supports the idea that the government is not responsible for any individual’s education.<ref name=stand/> It is the responsibility of a child’s parents to educate or find privatized education. Because of this principle, she supports giving state public education funds to private and home schools as well, regardless of income level or local school’s performance. As Mathia is a strong supporter of parental responsibility of a child, her candidacy is supported by A Child's Rights organization.
Views on popular controversies
Abortion: She supports a complete and total ban on so-called partial-birth abortions as well as a ban on all abortions, except in cases where the life of the mother is in danger.<ref name=stand/>
Gay Marriage: She supports the federal Defense of Marriage Act, and believes that marriage should be exclusively between one man and one woman. She does not support the institution of civil unions for same-sex couples.<ref name=stand/>
Immigration: She supports the deportation of persons who are illegally present in the U.S., denial of welfare benefits, Medicaid, etc. for illegal immigrants, and the construction of a fence or other barrier along the southern U.S. border.<ref name=stand/>

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