Leon Threatt
Republican | North Carolina
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Leon Threatt
Party
Republican
Election Year
2016
Election
March Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist 12
Incumbent
No
Links
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
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
Strongly Agree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Agree
The U.S. military should wait for militant Islamic groups to directly threaten our national security on our shores, rather than eradicate them now wherever they may be worldwide.
Strongly Disagree
The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.
Agree
I support legislation such as the First Amendment Defense Act (FADA) that would prohibit discrimination against individuals, organizations and small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
The federal government should establish Common Core as a nationwide academic standard for high school graduation.
Strongly Disagree
I oppose the resettlement of Syrian refugees into the U.S. without proper vetting.
Strongly Agree
Current regulations on domestic oil exploration and drilling are more restrictive than are necessary.
Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Strongly Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
More restrictive gun control laws are needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
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
Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self-interest into the most productive economic system there is.
Strongly Agree
Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions until they are economically feasible.
Strongly Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States.
Strongly Agree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with public funds.
Strongly Agree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
Strongly Agree
Planned Parenthood should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Marijuana should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol.
Strongly Disagree
Islamic law (Sharia) does not pose a threat to the United States and its Constitution.
Strongly Disagree
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, Constitution, Voters, Congress, Supreme Court
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Only and I do say only to save the life of the mother, but every effort must be made to save them both. This choice is to be made by the family and not by government or doctors.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Man has a propensity to become corrupt and dictatorial when power and money are acquired. The America's Founders understood the nature of man is to misuse authority, therefore the authority to governs was divided into three powers. Legislature, Executive and Judicial Apart from the moral nature grace by God man will surely misuse the authority and powers entrusted to them. The separation and dividing of powers was one safeguard against such.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe that man is born with a sin nature and in desperately in need of a Savior to change that sin nature. I believe God sent His Son Jesus Christ to the earth to take man's sin, by dying upon a cross. He was buried, rose, ascended and now sits at the right hand of the Father. I believe that Jesus Christ is soon to return to the earth to receive those who trust Him for salvation.Salvation comes by faith through grace. I believe America's only hope is found in God's extended mercy and grace. I also believe that America must return to a Biblical Worldview. It is my belief and understand that America was founded and established upon the very truths and principals founded in Bible. I also believe that all of our communities, cities and citizens are best served when a Christian Biblical worldview is established in our society. Through this Biblical worldview a greater level of freedom, liberty and prosperity is possible to the greatest number of people.
Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which of these best describes you?
Very Conservative
Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.
I believe life began at conception. I believe that freedom is granted by a Benevolent God and not given by government. It also believe that marriage is only between one man and one woman. I believe in limited government over our lives and liberties. Government serves the people and never the people serving the will of government. I believe Government was instituted to do what the citizens could not do for themselves, such as national defense. I also believe in Fiscal restraint, by establishing and maintaining a balance budget. A 19 trillion dollar deficit is negligent and irresponsible by all of our elected official. We must deal with the out of control spending of our government. I also believe our federal government must secure our boarders! We must not give access to the homeland until we know who we are letting into our country. One of America's greatest threats is the growing quest of Islamic Sharia Law. This is one of the greatest threats to our Constitutional Republic.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.
voteThreatt@gmail.com
Additional comment from candidate:
I believe very strongly in the possibility of the American dream. I have been privileged to serve our nation in the Marine Corps for 10 years. I was greatly honored to serve the citizen of Charlotte Mecklenburg for over 8 and a half years as a Law Enforcement officer. I have been privileged to have been able to serve the Lord as a minister of the Gospel for over 28 years in this community. I have also lived, served and worked in the NC 12th Congressional District for over 41 years. I believe my compassion for the people of the 12th, commitment to real solutions, experiences in life and leadership abilities highly qualifies me to serve the citizens of the 12th Congressional District. I believe we should expect our elected officials to represent our interest and not merely advance their political careers. America needs leaders with character, moral fortitude, a heart to serve the good of others and do it all with a spirit of humility.
