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Panel Evaluation
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Endorsements
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2 Conserv.
0 Liberal
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Endorsements Reported to iVoterGuide by Candidate
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0 Conserv.
1 Liberal
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Endorsements Reported to iVoterGuide by Candidate
- AFL-CIO of KENTUCKY
- INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS, etc.
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Info from Other Sources
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Voted for Obama's budget deal with Republicans in December 2015 http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2015/roll705.xml
One of the Republicans who voted for the 2018 Omnibus Spending package on March 22, 2018. The vehicle for the roll call vote was H.R. 1625. The package included continued funding for Planned Parenthood and sanctuary cities, no funding for new border wall construction, and no funding for Veterans Affairs reforms.
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Stands on Issues
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Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
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I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
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Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
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Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
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It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
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It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
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Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
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More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
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Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
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Additional regulations are needed to prevent climate change.
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Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
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The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
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Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
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Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
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Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
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People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
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I support sanctuary cities.
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It is OK for Congress to exempt itself from compliance with laws applicable to all citizens.
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I support the death penalty.
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Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
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The United States should protect its sovereignty from the United Nations.
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The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
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I voted in these primaries and general elections:
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2010 General Election, 2010 Democratic Primary, 2012 Democratic Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Democratic Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Democratic Primary
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Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
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In cases of rape, incest, and to save the life of the child's mother.
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What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
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We should reduce the immigration quotas from countries that have large radical Islamic terrorist populations, maintain a strong military and Navy, and maintain DIA and military intelligence organizations.
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What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
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They were afraid that some rogue like George II would get elected to high office in America and then trample on the rights of the citizens, the same way that George III and his British Parliament trampled on the rights of Americans prior to the Revolution.
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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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I believe in God, and pray to Him daily. I believe that Jesus Christ is the only begotten son of God, and his example we should follow. Honesty is the best policy. You should not judge your Father's other servant. I believe in the fellowship of the saints, and generally attend Church weekly. I believe that governments are instituted by God, and that generally we should obey the laws of our government.
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When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
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Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
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I don't believe the labels of nineteenth century British political parties accurately measure the opinions of twenty-first century Americans. I am a Second Amendment Democrat, a right to life Democrat, and I favor equal rights for racial minorities, religious minorities, and women. I support the Fourteenth Amendment, and the Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution.
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How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
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I would vote to expand our existing programs of Medicare and Medicaid. We should investigate why the American death rate has increased under Obamacare, and whether the program should be amended.
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What role should government play in boosting the economy?
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THe government should provide a stable currency, and should open up educational opportunities to help us keep our technological lead.
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What changes should be made to the tax code?
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We should abolish the tax code amendments of the past year, because the latest "reform" of the tax code benefits millionaires more than ordinary citizens.
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What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
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We should give better educational opportunities to our children and our workers.
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How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
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We should reduce and eliminate waste in other sections of the government, so that the debt the government owes the Social Security trust fund is reduced.
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What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
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After completing law school, I have been a lawyer for forty two years, all after graduating from Law School, the U.S. NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL, and CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, and having been married and helped raise four sons.
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E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
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kenneth_stepp@yahoo.com (606) 596-0360; (606) 599-8770, (606) 391-3549
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Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
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Background
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Education
- Clemson University, Clemson SC, B.S., 1968
- U.S.Naval Postgaraduate School, Monterey, CA, M.S., 1970
- University of Georgia School of Law, Athens, GA, J.D., 1976
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Vocational & Military Experience
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Vocational & Military Experience
- United States Navy, Lieutenant (junior grade), Five
- Hawkins, Fitt, Messner & Stepp, Partner, One
- KENNETH S.STEPP, PSC, Owner, Eleven
- Stepp, Travis & Nelson, P.A., Managing Shareholder, Twemty
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Affiliations (Charitable, educational, religious, or political organizations
affiliated with as a leader, member, contributor, or volunteer)
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Affiliations (Charitable, educational, religious, or political organizations
affiliated with as a leader, member, contributor, or volunteer)
- KENTUCKY BAR ASSOCIATION, MEMBER
- FLORIDA BAR ASSOCIATION, MEMBER
- STATE BAR OF GEORGIA, EMERITUS
- CLAY COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION, MEMBER
- MANCHESTER CHRISTIAN CHURCH, MEMBER
- AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION, MEMBER
- DESTROYER ESCORT SAILORS ASSOCIATION, MEMBER
- VIET NAM VETERANS OF AMERICA, MEMBER
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Other Political Offices Sought
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Other Political Offices Sought
- STATE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION, 1990
- FAMILY COURT JUDGE, 2016
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