Erran Persley
Republican | Tennessee
Candidate Profile
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Erran Persley
Party
Republican
Election Year
2016
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 4
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Georgetown University, Washington, DC, MBA, 2011
Howard University, Washington, DC, BA, 1992
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Rutherford County GOP, Member, University of Tennessee-Martin
Business Advisory Board Member, World Outreach Church, Parishioner
One World Foundation, Board Member, Martha's Table
Volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Delegate-Washington, DC, 2006
Race
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Republican National Committee
State Republican Party Organizations
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
Agree
Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
Agree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Agree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
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
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 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.
Agree
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.
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
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.
Agree
I oppose the resettlement of Syrian refugees into the U.S. without proper vetting.
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.
Disagree
Current regulations on domestic oil exploration and drilling are more restrictive than are necessary.
Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Disagree
More restrictive gun control laws are needed to protect public safety.
Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly 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
More restrictive gun control laws are needed to protect public safety.
Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self-interest into the most productive economic system there is.
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
Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions until they are economically feasible.
Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self-interest into the most productive economic system there is.
Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States.
Strongly Agree
Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions until they are economically feasible.
Disagree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with public funds.
No Answer
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States.
Strongly Agree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with public funds.
No Answer
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
Strongly Agree
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.
Agree
Planned Parenthood should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
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 Agree
Marijuana should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol.
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 Voters Constitution Supreme Court Congress
Islamic law (Sharia) does not pose a threat to the United States and its Constitution.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
This is a question that has troubled and convicted my spirit for years. All life is a precious gift from God and I believe that what God has created man had no right to destroy. My spiritual conflict begins when I think in terms of rape and incest; I find it difficult to be "black and white" on this issue. Many will consider my answer vague but it is my truth and one of the most difficult questions for me to answer. Ultimately I would hope that everyone would chose life but I can and will not judge and will only pray that God leads us to make the right decision and forgives us and redirects us when we don't.
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 Voters Constitution Supreme Court Congress
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
America's Founding Fathers in their wisdom and having lived under "Constitutional Monarchy" recognized that although there is a need for a government structure to maintain order that there must also be protections against the government, one person, or a group of people becoming to powerful so their approach offered a system based on separation of powers and checks and balances in which the ultimate power was to rest in the hands of the people not a select few.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
This is a question that has troubled and convicted my spirit for years. All life is a precious gift from God and I believe that what God has created man had no right to destroy. My spiritual conflict begins when I think in terms of rape and incest; I find it difficult to be "black and white" on this issue. Many will consider my answer vague but it is my truth and one of the most difficult questions for me to answer. Ultimately I would hope that everyone would chose life but I can and will not judge and will only pray that God leads us to make the right decision and forgives us and redirects us when we don't.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian, I believe that all power rest with God that he is omnipotent and that he sent his son, Jesus Christ as a sacrifice for our sins. My personal value and belief system is centered in my belief in God and his son Jesus Christ. I have the only campaign that has actually made it's focus "servant leadership"; our campaign team and volunteers travel throughout our Congressional District serving and feeding the poor, homeless, and veterans. I believe in the concept of "Doing well by doing good." I will never be perfect but I begin and end my day in prayer so that each day I am asking God for direction, grace, mercy and to use me as an instrument of his good and perfect will. In the words of Ronald Reagan, "We can't help everyone but everyone can help someone."
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
America's Founding Fathers in their wisdom and having lived under "Constitutional Monarchy" recognized that although there is a need for a government structure to maintain order that there must also be protections against the government, one person, or a group of people becoming to powerful so their approach offered a system based on separation of powers and checks and balances in which the ultimate power was to rest in the hands of the people not a select few.
Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which of these best describes you?
Conservative
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian, I believe that all power rest with God that he is omnipotent and that he sent his son, Jesus Christ as a sacrifice for our sins. My personal value and belief system is centered in my belief in God and his son Jesus Christ. I have the only campaign that has actually made it's focus "servant leadership"; our campaign team and volunteers travel throughout our Congressional District serving and feeding the poor, homeless, and veterans. I believe in the concept of "Doing well by doing good." I will never be perfect but I begin and end my day in prayer so that each day I am asking God for direction, grace, mercy and to use me as an instrument of his good and perfect will. In the words of Ronald Reagan, "We can't help everyone but everyone can help someone."
Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.
I have been active in conservative politics for more than 20 years; first working for the Bob Dole / Jack Kemp campaign as a college student. I have also worked on both of George W. Bush's presidential campaigns, as well as campaigns for John McCain and Mitt Romney. My internship during college was at the Department of Commerce under the George H. Bush Administration. Most recently, I assisted Senator Ted Cruz as a member of his "Strike Force" team in Indiana. Here is a link regarding my conservative political background: http://www.t-g.com/story/2297280.html
Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which of these best describes you?
Conservative
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.
email: Erran@persleyforcongress.com Phone: (615)881-8629
Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.
I have been active in conservative politics for more than 20 years; first working for the Bob Dole / Jack Kemp campaign as a college student. I have also worked on both of George W. Bush's presidential campaigns, as well as campaigns for John McCain and Mitt Romney. My internship during college was at the Department of Commerce under the George H. Bush Administration. Most recently, I assisted Senator Ted Cruz as a member of his "Strike Force" team in Indiana. Here is a link regarding my conservative political background: http://www.t-g.com/story/2297280.html
Additional comment from candidate:
This is a crucial time for our country and our district, it is time for people of faith to step up and stand up for the values that have made our country great. We must rein in federal government spending, rebuild our economy, protect and secure our borders, and establish an education system that truly leaves no child behind, ensuring an equal and fair opportunity for everyone to achieve the American dream. We must look beyond political parties and commit ourselves to a "Christian world view" that believes we have a responsibility to each other with special attention to those who are the most vulnerable in our society.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.
email: Erran@persleyforcongress.com Phone: (615)881-8629
Additional comment from candidate:
This is a crucial time for our country and our district, it is time for people of faith to step up and stand up for the values that have made our country great. We must rein in federal government spending, rebuild our economy, protect and secure our borders, and establish an education system that truly leaves no child behind, ensuring an equal and fair opportunity for everyone to achieve the American dream. We must look beyond political parties and commit ourselves to a "Christian world view" that believes we have a responsibility to each other with special attention to those who are the most vulnerable in our society.
