
Jeff B. Staples
Independent | Virginia
Candidate Profile
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jeff B. Staples
Party
Independent
Election Year
2019
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 5
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, BA, 1984
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Chesapeake Bay Group Sierra Club, Vice Chair, State Delegate
Occupy Portsmouth, Organizer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
House of Delegates 81, 2015
House of Delegates 77, 2017
Race
Previous Races
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
ActBlue (2017)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I am pro-Choice. I am in favor of reproductive rights for women.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Neutral
Socialism provides a robust foundation for a stable economy.
Neutral
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Make things in the US.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Stimulus when needed.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or business owners because of their deeply held religious beliefs.
Neutral
Governments should not penalize those who define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Disagree
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Agree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Medicare for all.
NATIONAL SECURITY
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.
Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Agree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Disagree
EDUCATION
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
No Answer
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Strongly Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Neutral
Free speech is under attack on public university and college campuses.
Disagree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Agree
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
The abuses of monarchies.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Christian
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.
Google me!
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
B.A. Lynchburg College '84, State Board of the Sierra Club. Various Civic and Interest groups.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
jeff4va@gmail.com
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am a blue collar guy who wants to work for the people. I know the everyday struggle that is life and I want to make it easier for all.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support the death penalty.
Neutral
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Agree
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Agree
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