Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Tennessee 5th Congressional District in 2022 Tennessee Primary Election.
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Get StartedI assert that Roe vs Wade should be overturned and the decisions regarding abortion of human lives be rightly returned to the states. Learn more
Members of the LGBTQ+ community have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, unless or until their personal happiness requires infringing on the rights of others. Learn more
I propose a study and implementation of an expanded internal affairs department OR a new department that focusses on officer readiness for duty. This might include assessment of the officers’ state of mind and counseling to make certain that any day that any officer steps outside of the precinct he or she is centered and capable of handling whoever and whatever comes at them, and be strong in their knowledge of what is and is not appropriate treatment of anyone they encounter. Learn more
It is important that there be consequences for criminal behavior and it is also important that we take a serious look at creating better educational and occupational opportunities for people who feel they have no other options than to steal or deal. Learn more
WE MUST SECURE OUR BORDER! Learn more
I do not believe we should have shut down the Keystone pipeline, severely limited our oil production, increased oil royalties and added restrictions to our land leases for drilling thereby crippling the industry before we had replacement energy in place and trained workers to produce it. Learn more
ENERGY INDEPENDENCE I believe it serves the National Security as well as the economy of the United States to be Energy Independent… I therefore suggest that we look into reopening the Keystone Pipeline, increase domestic production and pursue cleaner environmentally friends sources of energy. Learn more
I do not support or oppose Universal Health Care or other approaches to healthcare for our citizens without careful study of these and other questions. Learn more
I believe that through the Dept of Transportation, we should develop a pattern of continuous replacement of infrastructure on a rotating basis and plan for the funding well in advance…..assuring long term jobs relative to keeping our infrastructure pristine and safe and not allowing it to ever become in poor repair or dangerous in the future. Learn more
Election fraud is a potential problem that we must put security in place to guard against. Voter Photo ID is one means of assuring this security. Legislation to move the responsibility for managing elections federally is a dangerous concept that strips that power from the states where the constitution places it. Learn more
We need to return to fiscal responsibility and focus on reducing our debt. Learn more
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