
Matt Teaford
Republican | Kentucky
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Matt Teaford
Party
Republican
Election Year
2016
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 67
Incumbent
No
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CONSERVATIVE (1)
Freedoms Heritage Forum State/Federal PAC
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
Agree
Election of judges by the people for a definite term of office is the best way to select judges.
Strongly Agree
More restrictive gun control laws are needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry into the country.
Strongly Agree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States.
Strongly Agree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
No Answer
Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self-interest into the most productive economic system there is.
Strongly Agree
There should be a strict constitutional spending limit for state and local governments that would tie the rate of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Strongly Agree
Marijuana should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol.
Strongly Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
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.
Strongly Agree
Free-market competition for education dollars, rather than a government monopoly, would create a better education for all students.
Agree
Where minor children are involved, divorce laws should be reformed to include mutual consent of both parents and an increased waiting period, unless there is fault or abuse.
Strongly Agree
The Ten Commandments should not be displayed in public school buildings.
Neutral
Business owners should be required by law to bake cakes, provide flower arrangements, etc., for same-sex weddings, even when these activities would infringe on their sincerely-held religious beliefs.
Disagree
Our state should participate in the nationwide Common Core standards for high-school graduation.
Strongly Disagree
Physician-assisted suicide should be legal.
Disagree
The more people live by Judeo-Christian values, the less government is needed.
Agree
Islamic law (Sharia) does not pose a threat to the United States and its Constitution.
No Answer
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
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Disagree
Planned Parenthood should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
No Answer
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Throughout history, men and women alike have sometimes allowed power to get to their heads. We have seen this among tyrant rulers. The separation of powers was put into place to ensure that this wouldn't happen in our wonderful country.
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?
Cases of rape, incest, and ingested (pill) methods prior to the forming of a fetus should be deemed understandable, but we should always strive to push for adoption as a means of morality.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
As a non-denominational Christian, I hope to bring acceptance and understanding to the political sphere. We were all put here to make this world a better place for future generations, and only through values and compassion can we obtain that future.
Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which of these best describes you?
Moderate
Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.
While I have no track record, I hope to prove my reasonable, common sense approach to government as I move forward.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.
TeafordforKentucky@gmail.com and (859)-446-1068.
Additional comment from candidate:
Many of the questions listed above require more explanation than just a simple "agree" or "disagree" answer. Every issue is complex and involves careful consideration. If you have any questions or concerns with my answers, feel free to reach out to me for clarification.
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