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


Links

Kerry McKennon websites FacebookXInstagram

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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