David Wharton

Republican | Tennessee

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

David Wharton


Party

Republican


Election Year

2016


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 8


Incumbent

No


Links

Facebook

EDUCATION

University of TN-Martin, Martin TN, BSBA, 2014

University of TN-Martin, Martin TN, BSBA, 2014

WORK & MILITARY

Tulsa Welding School, Certified, 1984

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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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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.

Strongly Agree

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, Voters, Constitution, Congress and Supreme Court are equal Branches

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

I do not support abortion under any circumstances. Babies are a miracle of God and I do not believe in killing babies. I think that adoption regulations and laws should be reformed to allow a more streamlined method of adoption. When either life is in danger due to the pregnancy, every effort should be made to save both the mother and the baby. Abortion is a tough question because I believe that everyone should be able to make their own decisions, however, a baby has no voice and it is up to us to protect the unborn.

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

If men were Angels, No government would be necessary.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I believe that Jesus Christ, the express image of God came to this world as a man born of a Virgin and lived as the only perfect Man, was crucified on the Cross at Calvary and became the salvation of all mankind so that whomever shall believe in him shall have everlasting life. The Ten Commandments are the bedrock of any moral society.

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.

I am not a politician, I am an Accountant, Conservatism and objective reason without bias is the bedrock of the accounting profession. Integrity and honesty are the core values of the accounting profession. I do not have a public voting record because I have not held public office.

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

davidwharton.8thtn@gmail.com, 731-446-4441 is my phone number.

Additional comment from candidate:

I do not wish to rule over but to serve the 8th district of Tennessee. My number one goal are to get the FairTax, HR25 passed into law. This will cure many of the ills America is facing. The ACA must be repealed and a solution to health care must be developed. I have never held political office. I have conservative christian values and I will not be a yes vote for the party. I will be a voice for West Tennessee's 8th district and the peoples voice will be heard. I hope to earn your vote and your trust on August 4, 2016.

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