Don Strong

Republican | Tennessee

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Don Strong


Party

Republican


Election Year

2016


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 6


Incumbent

No


Links

Don Strong websites Facebook

EDUCATION

REGENTS NYU, NY, NY, 109 SM HRS, 1985

B.A.M.C. / ST. PHILLIPS, SAN ANTONIO, DIPLOMA, 1982

WORK & MILITARY

U.S. ARMY ACTIVE DUTY, SP5, 6

TENNESSEE DEFENSE FORCE, 2nd LT, 4

U.S. ARMY RESERVES, SP 5, 4

RESPIRATORY THERAPY, REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST, 30+

AFFILIATIONS

B.P.O.E ( ELKS CLUB ), MEMBER, AMERICAN LEGION

MEMBER, VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA, MEMBER

N.R.A., MEMBER, F.F.G. SPORTSMAN CLUB

MEMBER, INDEPENDENCE UNIVERSITY, INSTRUCTOR

REPUBLICAN PARTY, MEMBER, WYNDRIDGE HEALTH & REHAB

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

(Candidate did not provide)

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

U.S. HOUSE, 06,08,2010

Race

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.

Strongly 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.

Neutral

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,Congress,Voters,Supreme Court.

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

I oppose destruction of life, truly respect God's power of creation and the blessing he gives us in our children. Also,with the number of qualified couples seeking children to adopt, babies born from unwanted pregnancies can expect a loving family to care for them.

What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?

“Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Great men are almost always bad men, even when they exercise influence and not authority;

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Christian, John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which of these best describes you?

Very Conservative

Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.

http://votesmart.org/candidate/public-statements/66314/don-strong#.V08TCjUrLIU Type or copy and paste the above link to view publicly available track record.

E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.

1donstrong@gmail.com

Additional comment from candidate:

Folks have asked why I'm running for U.S. House Of Representatives (Congress) and also if it's a joke.....The simple explanation is "I care about you" It's not a joke......I care about our Senior citizens, I care about our Veterans, I care about our second amendment rights, I care about having jobs and economic opportunities for our children, friends and neighbors, I care about Health-Care and want everyone to have access to quality affordable Health-Care without fines or fear of high deductibles. I am a servant and will serve you........ I am a Servant and our district needs a servant, not another politician. That is why I am running for office. My chances of winning are up to you folk's......I'm asking you to VOTE STRONG / DONALD STRONG on August 4, 2016 You deserve Strong Leadership / You deserve A Strong Voice for the People.....I'm your man.

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