Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Tennessee 1st Congressional District in 2020 Tennessee Primary Election.
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Get StartedI am Pro-Life and I am Pro-Women. I believe that life starts at conception and abortion is killing an innocent life. I will push for the de-funding of Planned Parenthood contrary to what many Republicans did when they had the chance during President Trump’s first two years in office. Learn more
The basis of our Justice system is the greatest laid down by man. But over time it has been corrupted. I believe that Justice must be swift and sure. Currently, many violent crimes are not dealt with harshly enough, while non-violent offenders face unreasonably long incarceration. I will support law enforcement in Constitutional means of putting criminals behind bars. However, I also believe in forgiveness and second chances. We need to develop a system that allows the offender to re-enter society and make a life for themselves. The way that felony convictions follow offenders causes high rates of recidivism. I stand with President Trump in his bipartisan efforts at criminal justice reform. Incarceration is one of the few questions to which the answer actually is “government”. The profit motive is a great thing, but it has no place in the serious task of depriving people of liberty. Learn more
I believe that a strong United States military is essential to global stability. Nature abhors a vacuum and if the United States abdicates standing for Liberty, then there will be a power that stands against it. This does not mean that I think we should enter lightly into conflict. As a veteran, I chose to serve, but I do not want to send our troops into harm’s way unnecessarily. When we do engage in conflicts, our goals should be clear and our actions decisive. I also believe that there are ways to reduce the bloat of military budgets without adversely affecting the troops. Learn more
If we are going to Keep America Great, we must Keep America Making. Much has been said in the past about energy independence. Thanks to many of President Trump’s policies, we have met that goal. I believe that it is equally important that we have Manufacturing Independence. We rely too heavily on China for manufacturing needs. Not only is this an economic issue; it is a national security issue. I support Capitalism, not Corporatism. Every American should know that they can move up in the free market. I will not penalize someone for success, but a failing business should not be propped up by the taxpayers. Learn more
If we are going to build manufacturing capability in the United States, we need to adjust our ideas on education. We cannot produce high quality, competitive products without a skilled and competent workforce. A bachelor’s degree is not the only way to be successful in America. There is a serious skills gap in America and despite what some say, critical thinking and gray matter are needed in manufacturing and the trades. These types of good-paying jobs are what will boost America’s middle class. Learn more
I support term limits for both houses of Congress. As proof, I am promising upfront that I will not seek more than 4 terms in the House of Representatives. I have no desire to be a career politician. If 8 years is enough for a President. It is enough for a Congressman. Learn more
The Right to bear arms, like all the individual Rights enshrined in the Bill of Rights, is a Right given to us by our Creator and it pre-exists the creation of government. The Government has no legitimate authority to infringe on those Rights. Learn more
A nation without secure borders is not a nation. We should welcome immigrants who follow our laws and come through the approved process. We must know who comes into our country, no matter where they come from. I support President Trump’s border policy. Learn more
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