Oluyomi "'Yomi" Faparusi
Republican | Tennessee
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Oluyomi "'Yomi" Faparusi
Party
Republican
Election Year
2014
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 4
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Widener University, Wlimington, J.D., 2009
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Ph.D., 2005
University of Ibadan, Ibadan, M.D., 1997
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Fellowship Bible Church, Greeter, Team Expansion Ministry
Contributor/Donor, One Child Matters, Contributor/Donor
Young Republicans, Member, American College of Prev. Med
Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
US Congress TN-04, 2014
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
(None listed.)
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
State Republican Party Organizations
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
1. Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self interest into the fairest and most productive economic system there is, and are the key to national prosperity.
Strongly Agree
1. Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self interest into the fairest and most productive economic system there is, and are the key to national prosperity.
Strongly Agree
2. It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
2. It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
3. The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.
Strongly Agree
3. The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.
Strongly Agree
4. Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry of persons into the country.
Strongly Agree
4. Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry of persons into the country.
Strongly Agree
5. The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) should be repealed by Congress.
Strongly Agree
5. The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) should be repealed by Congress.
Strongly Agree
6. Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
6. Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
7. Marriage is a union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
7. Marriage is a union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
8. Efforts to bring Islamic law (shariah) to America do not pose a threat to our country and its Constitution.
Strongly Disagree
8. Efforts to bring Islamic law (shariah) to America do not pose a threat to our country and its Constitution.
Strongly Disagree
9. Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
9. Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
10. Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions when these are not economically feasible.
Strongly Disagree
10. Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions when these are not economically feasible.
Strongly Disagree
11. More restrictive gun control laws are needed now to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
11. More restrictive gun control laws are needed now to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
12. The founders established pure democracy in the Constitution because they believed that it is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.
Strongly Agree
12. The founders established pure democracy in the Constitution because they believed that it is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.
Strongly Agree
13. People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
13. People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
14. The federal government should establish nationwide standards (such as Common Core) for high-school graduation.
Strongly Disagree
14. The federal government should establish nationwide standards (such as Common Core) for high-school graduation.
Strongly Disagree
15. What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers within the Constitution?
Mankind is inherently self centered and willing to aggregate power for self alone. Hence, the Founders created a structure that no one person or group could be all in all. This has encouraged us as Americans to cherish unity and come together to make decisions after serious deliberation. The Founders also used this as a foundation for civic equality- every American has a part to play for a greater America.
15. What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers within the Constitution?
Mankind is inherently self centered and willing to aggregate power for self alone. Hence, the Founders created a structure that no one person or group could be all in all. This has encouraged us as Americans to cherish unity and come together to make decisions after serious deliberation. The Founders also used this as a foundation for civic equality- every American has a part to play for a greater America.
16. Briefly list three (3) political or legislative issues of most concern to you, and explain why each is important to you.
(1)National debt- Growing up abroad, I have experienced first hand the effect of unchecked deficit on a nation. Huge deficits essentially wipe out the middle class creating huge socioeconomic disparities and a weak nation. (2)Immigration- I was once an immigrant and being a black conservative, I bring a unique perspective. I believe I can write an immigration bill that can pass. Both sides are not happy with the status quo but so far what we are seeing is both sides playing politics with bills that cannot pass. (3)Veterans- Every politician claims he or she supports the veterans but many of our veterans face poverty and lack of access to healthcare. I believe this is because veteran issues are not politically divisive issue (hence has no political premium). That should not be the case because these men and women fought for our freedom and have liberated many nations.
16. Briefly list three (3) political or legislative issues of most concern to you, and explain why each is important to you.
(1)National debt- Growing up abroad, I have experienced first hand the effect of unchecked deficit on a nation. Huge deficits essentially wipe out the middle class creating huge socioeconomic disparities and a weak nation. (2)Immigration- I was once an immigrant and being a black conservative, I bring a unique perspective. I believe I can write an immigration bill that can pass. Both sides are not happy with the status quo but so far what we are seeing is both sides playing politics with bills that cannot pass. (3)Veterans- Every politician claims he or she supports the veterans but many of our veterans face poverty and lack of access to healthcare. I believe this is because veteran issues are not politically divisive issue (hence has no political premium). That should not be the case because these men and women fought for our freedom and have liberated many nations.
17. Should abortion be allowed under extenuating circumstances? If so, what circumstances?
Yes, detrimental effect of health of the mother
17. Should abortion be allowed under extenuating circumstances? If so, what circumstances?
Yes, detrimental effect of health of the mother
18. Based on the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, please arrange the following entities, starting with the highest source of authority, and continue the list in descending order of authority, skipping any that do not apply: Academia, Congress, Constitution, God, Industry, Media, Professional Sports, Supreme Court, Voters.
God, Voters, Constitution, Congress, Supreme Court
18. Based on the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, please arrange the following entities, starting with the highest source of authority, and continue the list in descending order of authority, skipping any that do not apply: Academia, Congress, Constitution, God, Industry, Media, Professional Sports, Supreme Court, Voters.
God, Voters, Constitution, Congress, Supreme Court
19. Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am Christian and Christianity for me is a way of life; not a doctrine. I ask myself, "what would JESUS do?" or what would he want me to do? I believe in showing compassion to all even when not reciprocated- God shows us all mercy. I also love to lend a helping hand. Most importantly I do not judge others or enjoy their moments of failure for whatever gain, political or not. No one is perfect and I strive never to be seen as a hypocrite.
19. Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am Christian and Christianity for me is a way of life; not a doctrine. I ask myself, "what would JESUS do?" or what would he want me to do? I believe in showing compassion to all even when not reciprocated- God shows us all mercy. I also love to lend a helping hand. Most importantly I do not judge others or enjoy their moments of failure for whatever gain, political or not. No one is perfect and I strive never to be seen as a hypocrite.
