Tom Emerson Jr.
Republican | Tennessee
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Tom Emerson Jr.
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Senator
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR, 15 Credits, 1972
City College of Chicago, USS John F Kennedy (CV-67) Aircraft Carrier, 17 Credits, 1978
University of Memphis, Memphis, TN, 18 Credits, 1986
WORK & MILITARY
U.S. Navy Computer School, Vallejo, CA, 1975-1975
U.S. Navy Terminal Transmission, Vallejo, CA, 1975-1976
E-5 and E-6 Exams, USS John F Kennedy (CV-67), 1975-1980
Various Colleges, 64 College Credits, 1972-1995
AFFILIATIONS
Non-Denominational Churches, Men's Ministry Leader, Non-Denominational Churches
Member of the Worship Team, Bassist/Guitar/Singer, USS John F Kennedy (CV-67), Led Worship with personal songs from Jesus
Shelby County, TN Republican Party, Treasurer, Secretary, Chairperson, District in MEM, Tipton County, TN Republican Party
Treasurer, Secretary, Mason, TN Fire Department, Volunteer, IT Support, CPR, Documentation
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Treasurer, Sec., Chairperson, Shelby CO, TN, Three
Treasurer, Sec., Tipton CO, TN Republican Party, Four
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Tipton CO, TN Commissioner, Eight
U.S. Senate, TN, Six
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Everyone who signed my initial petition
97 percent of voters I have talked with
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Only to save the life of the mother. There is much debate about, if a woman is raped and becomes pregnant, whether that constitutes an abortion. A very touchy subject. In this case, I would leave the decision up to the woman. Regardless, any woman who has been raped should seek counseling from a professional and a minister or/and her pastor, but not privately. She should be accompanied by one of her good friends or sister in Christ at a counseling session.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly 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?
NO Politician, no matter who they are or what they want to do to push their selfish agenda, will NEVER be allowed to borrow, and I use that word very loosely because Millions upon Millions of Dollars have been "Borrowed" from Social Security. When such politicians BORROW from Social Security, they don't even have any intention on paying the (Loan) back to Social Security. Social Security was started by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. It was not supposed to be permanent, but a temporary solution to achieve a specific goal to help the Government at that time. I have paid into Social Security all my working life, and so has every U.S. Citizen. Social Security should remain untouched by any and all politicians. SS is our reward for being a productive part of the U.S.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
First, I would develop legislation to ensure all Elected Officials, especially the Congress and the Senate, live like the rest of us American Citizens. No special treatment like free Healthcare; Free College for their children; if the Congress is in recess that they don't receive a pay check; no Lifelong Retirement Income after one successful term in office; Congress and the Senate will NOT be allowed to give themselves a raise when they want to; end career politicians; no special treatments.
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
Under NO circumstances. We are all taxpayers. What gives me the right to take your money and pay off my student loan? That I alone developed and started?
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.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly 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?
Excellent question. Without the Church, the State would be lost. Without the State the Church would not enjoy their freedom to Worship Jesus, publicly or at home. The State should not be allowed to penalize a Church if the Church decides to endorse or support a Christian Candidate from the pulpit. The Church should not be allowed to take for granted any State legislation, that is fair to the Church. My belief is that in reality, Church and State should not be separate. That each should support the other.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.
Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Healthcare should be affordable to all United States Citizens. The very best and fair way is to make Healthcare available to all U.S. Citizens according to their or/and their families yearly income. Healthcare should be available to any U.S. Citizen. If a U.S. Citizen can't afford to get the care that a rich person can, then this kind of law, so to speak, should not exist. This Healthcare should also be applied to ALL elected officials from Federal to Local Government. No favoritism. No special care based on a political office.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Maintain and increase a strong United States Military. Stand strong on solid ground that This United States of America will not tolerate any threat from any other nation. Elect Christian, Conservative, Godly men and women to public office that will Pray daily and seek God's Wisdom for Peace, Strength and Knowledge to stand against any and all threats to This Great Nation. Uphold and Abide by The Constitution of This United States of America. Pray, Pray, Pray.
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 Agree
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Strongly Agree
Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
In question 31 above I have answered this question. Illegal Immigrants. There is an already established process for any and all immigrants to obtain United States Citizenship. All people from other nations are welcome to come to and live in America. But in order to stay in America, they MUST go through the process to become an American Citizen. They should be allowed to become an American Citizen within a three month time frame. If they refuse, then they have chosen themselves to be illegal.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Jesus saved me in United States Navy Boot-camp. My company commander was teaching his company how to fold blankets. This was the third day in boot-camp. I had already had enough. The following is strictly a non verbal communication between me and Jesus. In the middle of being taught how to fold blankets, I used God's Name in vain. This is all internal to my heart and spirit. Next, I saw myself in a mirror and asked myself why I said that? That I was just making the separation between God and me further apart. Next I found myself in a deep, dark, cold, slimy pit. When I looked up, I saw a hand reaching down to me. It was brighter than the sun. The Hand grabbed me by my shoulder and pulled me out of the pit and into His Marvelous Light. Jesus just saved me. I've never been the same. Through the years I will confess, I am not perfect, nor will I ever be perfect until I go to be with my Savior. I'm human and make mistakes daily.
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
It would be most advantageous to all if I refer everyone to my campaign website, specifically my Platform Tab. This describes my beliefs, my goals when elected as the next United States Senator in Tennessee, my intentions, the issues I will address and the reason I am a Republican Candidate for the United States Senate in Tennessee. I could be classified between Conservative and Very Conservative. The URL for my website is listed below. https://temersjr.wixsite.com/tomemersonjr
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
NO. Neither.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am one of you. I have worked for forty four years in Information Technology from technician to manager. I've worked for good and bad managers. I've worked with good and bad employees. I've been treated good. I've been treated bad and unfairly at times. I am retired. I have a part time job I enjoy. My wife and I just celebrated forty six years of marriage. I am proud to have served this Great Nation for six years in the United States Navy. Four years and three months on board the USS John F Kennedy (CV-67) Aircraft Carrier. I love America and only desire the opportunity to serve each of you as the next United States Senator representing Tennessee. In reality, I would be serving each American Citizen. I am up for the challenge and ready to go to work for each of you. And I write that very humbly. All I ask for is your prayerful consideration to vote for me in the Primary, August 6, 2020 and the November Election. temersjr.wixsite.com/tomemersonjr
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The Second Amendment to the Constitution of The United States of America states: My Website Gun Control and Guilty of Murder: Article [II] (Amendment 2 - Bearing Arms) a. A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. b. Equip, allow and support each American Citizen the option and opportunity to keep and bear arms, to protect their families and themselves from lawbreaking and disturbed people.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Agree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
1. Term Limits for ALL elected offices from Federal to Local Government. Career Politicians have lost total touch with the very people who have elected them to the office they have. Career Politicians SERVE THEMSELVES. They have forgot how to SERVE their citizens. 2. Illegal Immigrants. There is an already established process for any and all immigrants to obtain United States Citizenship. All people from other nations are welcome to come to and live in America. But in order to stay in America, they MUST go through the process to become an American Citizen. They should be allowed to become an American Citizen within a three month time frame. If they refuse, then they have chosen themselves to be illegal. 3. End Planned Parenthood. NO more Federal Dollars, millions upon millions, (your and mine tax dollars) will EVER be given to Planned Parenthood....EVER!!! Abortion on demand MUST STOP and MUST STOP NOW.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism has always been a threat to domestic security in these United States. I wish I could say otherwise. I would hope to see the day when there is no racism and that that word does not exist any longer. Black, White, Spanish, French, Italian, and any other race of man; we are ALL human and we are ALL created in the Image of God Almighty. We all have the same opportunities to live and succeed. Granted, there is a variety of different levels of opportunities we all are born into and grow up with. We don't and didn't choose our parents. Our parents didn't choose us, their children. But God chose each of us. Racism, a threat to domestic security in the United States? My belief is that it does not need to stay that way. We should respect each other regardless of the color of our skin or our nationality.
