
Jeffrey W. Jones
Republican | Maryland
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jeffrey W. Jones
Party
Republican
Election Year
2016
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 8
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Mc Daniel College, Westminster, MD, BA Sociology, 1973
Emory University, Atlanta, GA, Master of Divinity, 1976
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Volunteer Fire Company, Volunteer, Lions Club
Volunteer, Boy Scouts of America, Assistant Scout Master
Epworth Federal Credit Union, President, Market USA Federal Credit Union
Board of Directors, PTA, President
HWR United MInistries, Board of Directors, United Methodist Church
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
Neutral
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Neutral
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
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.
Disagree
The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.
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.
Agree
The federal government should establish Common Core as a nationwide academic standard for high school graduation.
Disagree
I oppose the resettlement of Syrian refugees into the U.S. without proper vetting.
Disagree
Current regulations on domestic oil exploration and drilling are more restrictive than are necessary.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
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.
Agree
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.
Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self-interest into the most productive economic system there is.
Agree
Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions until they are economically feasible.
Neutral
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States.
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.
Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
Neutral
Planned Parenthood should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Neutral
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.
no answer
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
no answer
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
no answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I've been a pastor for 40 years, and have had to deal with all kinds of challenging issues that confront the average person. I've learned that we have to treat each case individually and relate the care to the actual circumstances in the situation. Therefore, even though I have strong personal beliefs consistent with Scripture, I've learned to have the grace and mercy Jesus showed to those who had not followed all the Pharisees instructions for life.
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 not had any public service experience prior to this run for Congress because I am upset by the gridlock in Congress, and the lack of cooperation in order to get some things accomplished.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.
jay4congress8@gmail.com
Additional comment from candidate:
no answer
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