Kenneth Stepp
Democrat | Kentucky
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Kenneth Stepp
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 5
Incumbent
No
Links
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
WORK & MILITARY
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
AFFILIATIONS
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
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
STATE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION, 1990
FAMILY COURT JUDGE, 2016
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (1)
Kentucky AFL-CIO
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
AFL-CIO of KENTUCKY
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS, etc.
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Agree
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.
Neutral
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.
Agree
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.
Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Agree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
Additional regulations are needed to prevent climate change.
Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Agree
The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Disagree
It is OK for Congress to exempt itself from compliance with laws applicable to all citizens.
Agree
I support the death penalty.
Neutral
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Agree
The United States should protect its sovereignty from the United Nations.
Strongly Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election, 2010 Democratic Primary, 2012 Democratic Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Democratic Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Democratic Primary
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
In cases of rape, incest, and to save the life of the child's mother.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
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.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
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.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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.
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?
Moderate
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
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.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
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.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
THe government should provide a stable currency, and should open up educational opportunities to help us keep our technological lead.
What changes should be made to the tax code?
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.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
We should give better educational opportunities to our children and our workers.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
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.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
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.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
kenneth_stepp@yahoo.com (606) 596-0360; (606) 599-8770, (606) 391-3549
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Being an ordinary person, like most of the voters, before I vote on a House bill, I would ask myself whether my vote benefits ordinary folks like yourselves, and then vote in ways that benefit ordinary folks like yourselves.
