
Kerry McKennon
Libertarian | Texas
Candidate Profile
Liberal (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Kerry McKennon
Party
Libertarian
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
U.S. Senator
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Texas Tech University, Lubbock
Shallowater ISD, Shallowater, 1987
WORK & MILITARY
US Navy, Reservist, 4
AFFILIATIONS
Libertarian Party of Texas, Multiple Roles, Outright Libertarians
National Chair, South Plains Iris Society, President
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
TX House District 88, 2014
Texas Senate District 28, 2014
Race
Previous Races
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Houston Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual and Transgender Caucus (2014)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Neutral
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Agree
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Rape, Incest, To save the mother's life and depending the health conditions of the child. For me personally, I would consult with my partner, doctor and what every religious leader to decide the best course of action for all medical procedures. I do not want the government involved the any medical treatment. I want individuals to have medical freedom based on their ownselves.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
I would work on a bill to introduce an opt out for those under 40. Some studies have should that privatizing Social Security could help to guarantee and grow it. It would require a great deal more research to protect current and soon to be seniors.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I would eliminate all non-Constitutional agencies. I would end and re-evaluate all foreign aide. I would change the rate of pay increased that congressmen give themselves for it to be inline with Social Security raises.
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
None. I think the system needs to be restructured by finding a way that individual are not in debt for school. Many school receive enough grants for personal individuals and organizations to have college be more affordable if not free.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
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.
Neutral
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Agree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
It means that the church functions on it's own and so does the state. But that does not mean that those serving in public office do not vote based on all of their experiences. But one should never vote to infringe upon or remove anyone's liberty or rights.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Did not answer
I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Make healthcare to be sold across states. Introduce a freer market that would drive prices to be affordable. None of us want people to go without healthcare, but we need to find ways to lessen that burden on the public.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Disagree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
I believe that our best course of action is to have free trade and not get involved in the affairs of other countries. We would not be to welcoming if that was happening here. So I think we fight by continuing to be a land of individual liberty for all. And not exclude individuals from their freedoms;,which includes religious of and from religion. We must make sure that everyone has the right to or not to practice/believe as they wish.
IMMIGRATION
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 Disagree
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished.
Strongly Agree
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Neutral
Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
Neutral
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
I believe that if we say we would die for our children or are against abortion. How can we possibly be against those who want to seek a better life for themselves and their children. Studies show that our economy grows with more consumers. Immigrates are consumers as well as laborers.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Disagree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian. I believe that God is a God of Love and not Hate.
ABOUT YOU
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?
Somewhat Liberal
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
www.mckennon2020.com
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I will always vote for liberty.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
Neutral
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Agree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Neutral
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Immigration Reform A bill to make immigration more streamlined, so we do not have the current housing of those seeking asylum backup in the system. Plus find a better way for skilled and unskilled workers to migrate. Veteran's Affairs We need to address the opioid crisis and long waiting times for veterans to receive healthcare treatment. I believe one way is to make sure they have access to cannabis without losing their benefits. And work to streamline the VA, so funds are used for treatment at a greater amount than administration. Criminal Justice Reform Looking at bills to fix a broken system. One is those in prison for victimless crimes. Make sure that training is updated to teach law enforcement to be able to protect themselves and individuals today.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is always a threat to our way of life. Because it lowers the way individuals believe in liberty for all. No one's liberty can take away or is more important than anyone else's liberty.
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