Jacob Brimm
Republican | Tennessee
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jacob Brimm
Party
Republican
Election Year
2014
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 7
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, M.Div, 2015
Liberty University, Lynchburg, BS Religion, 2012
WORK & MILITARY
US Army, SGT, 2005-2012
AFFILIATIONS
NAGR, Member, NRA
Member, Cigar Rights of America, Volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Operation Constitution
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
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
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 The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) should be repealed by Congress.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
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
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
10. Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions when these are not economically feasible.
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.
Agree
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
15. What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers within the Constitution?
The Founders of this great nation wanted to ensure that no man had unlimited power, that no group would have full control over the actions of this nation, and that the corrupt and greedy would not be able to gain ultimate control. Our Founders wanted a system of checks and balances, with separation of powers, to ensure that any action would be weighed and measured on multiple levels before actions, laws, and regulations could be passed and placed upon the American people.
16. Briefly list three (3) political or legislative issues of most concern to you, and explain why each is important to you.
States Rights – The federal government is only here for the common defense and general welfare of the citizens, all other responsibility was given to the states. The states are closer to the citizens and therefore are in the best place to make decisions that best represent the citizens. Corporate Tax Code – America’s corporate tax code is ancient and outdated. I’d like to see America transition from a worldwide tax policy, to a territorial tax policy. Countries that have done this have seen an increase in jobs, as well as an increase in wages. Putting America First - We must refrain from being involved in every foreign affair, and start focusing on the issues right here at home. Domestically we have a lot of cleaning to do, and we cannot do this if we continue to be world police. We must start placing American needs first, take care of our hurting, injured, ill, and needy, and ensure that America stays the land of the free with plenty of hopes and dreams!
17. Should abortion be allowed under extenuating circumstances? If so, what circumstances?
While I am against abortion, there are times when I understand. There are certain medical conditions that make it impossible for an infant to survive, such as Meckel Gruber. Under those conditions, as well as to save the mother, I understand. In cases such as rape and incest, I believe that abortion should be allowed so long as there was a police report filed and all necessary documentation filed. I would like to see a system similar to the one in the military, with open and closed reporting.
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 a devout Christian who believes that the bible is the unfailing word of God. I believe that Jesus Christ is the only begotten son of God, that He came in the flesh, lived a sinless life, took my sins upon His shoulders, was persecuted, and died the perfect sacrifice upon the cross so that I may have eternal life with Him in heaven. HE instructed me to love the Lord my God with all my heart and soul, and to love everyone the same way I love myself. I am no better than anyone else and I believe that we all need His saving grace. I do not look down upon anyone, because we are all sinners in the same boat.
