James Duncan
Republican | North Carolina
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
James Duncan
Party
Republican
Election Year
2016
Election
March Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist 2
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY, BS
WORK & MILITARY
National Guard, SPC/E4, 6
AFFILIATIONS
Jesse Helms Foundation, Board Member, Boys & Girls Club
Board Member, Chatham County NC GOP, Chairman
Heritage Foundation, Sentinel
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
None
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
None
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (7)
Citizens United Political Victory Fund
Club for Growth
Eagle Forum PAC
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness Second Revolution
Phyllis Schlafly
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Club For Growth
Citizens United
Senate Conservatives Fund (SCF)
Eagle Forum/Phyllis Schlafly
Erick Erickson/The Resurgent
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Club for Growth
Senate Conservatives Fund
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.
Strongly 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 Disagree
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.
Strongly Disagree
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.
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?
I am pro-life across the board.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Separation of powers are designed to prevent majority rule. Each system has checks and balances which are designed to restrict absolute power and retain our system as a Republic. When those powers are no longer in balance, it is the right of the people to rise up against their King. (John Locke)
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a practicing Catholic. I was raised in the Catholic church, was educated in Catholic schools from 1st grade though college under LeSalle brothers instruction, and I firmly believe in the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which of these best describes you?
Conservative
Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.
I have never held a public office before. However, I have served as a County GOP Chair for about 5 years.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.
email: admin@JimForNC.com Phone: (919) 230-8754
Additional comment from candidate:
I am not a politician. I want to serve my community, my district and use my God given abilities to make this nation better. I pledge to protect our constitution, restore our liberties, reduce the size and scope of government, lower our taxes, and ensure our religious freedom is maintained.
