Leon Threatt
Republican | North Carolina
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Leon Threatt
Party
Republican
Election Year
2014
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist 12
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Master's Graduate School of Divinity, Evansville, IN, Doctor of Practical Theology, 2005
Master's Graduate School of Divinity, Evansville, IN, Master's Degree in Ministry, 2004
International Bible Institute and Seminary, Plymouth, FL, Bachelor of Theology, 1977
WORK & MILITARY
Christian Faith Assembly, Senior Pastor, 28
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police, Law Enforcement Officer, 8.5
U.S. Marine Corps, Achieved Rank of Sergeant, 10
AFFILIATIONS
East Charlotte Partnership Initiative, Founder, Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Chaplain
Volunteer Chaplain, Charlotte Mecklenburg Police, Community Policing
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police, School Resource Officer, Stand (Faith Base Organization)
North Carolina Representative
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
US House of Representative NC 12th, 2014
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
(None listed.)
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.
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 The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) should be repealed by Congress.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.
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
13. People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
14. What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers within the Constitution?
Humility and the truth that without divine insight man is very limited. They sought the counsel of the Almighty.
15. Briefly list three (3) political or legislative issues of most concern to you, and explain why each is important to you.
The sanctity of human life: I believe life begins at conception. Life is the chief issue in the Declaration of Independence. It is an Un-deniable right to all. Immigration: Without secure boarders America is most vulnerable. We must secure our boarders. Education: I believe parents deserve the right to choose where their children attend school. Education is the responsibility of the parent, and should be upheld by the States and not the Federal Government.
16. Should abortion be allowed under extenuating circumstances? If so, what circumstances?
No! I believe innocent human life is protected under the Constitution, and should be so by the US Government.
17. 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 Count, Media, Industry,
18. Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in a Eternal all love God. I believe that the Bible is the written Word of God. I believe in eternal salvation through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. I believe that America is in great need of a spiritual renewal.
