James Taylor
Republican | Oklahoma
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
James Taylor
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 4
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Andersonvile Theological Seminary, Camilla, GA, Min.D., 2003
Manhattan Christian College, Manhattan, KS, B.A. Bible/Ministry, 1980
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Frederick Douglass Republican Women's Club, Charter Associate Member, Patriot Pastor's
Member/Speakers Bureau, Radical, Interesting, Odd, but Timely, Founder/Motivational Speaker
Roosevelt Middle School, Department Head Social Studies, Roosevelt Middle School
Technology Coordinator
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Congress, Oklahoma District 4, 2016
Congress, Oklahoma District 4, 2018
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Strongly Agree
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I'm not sure there are any.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I'm not sure there are any.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Nothing, it is not in our Constitution nor Declaration of Independence.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Nothing, it is not in our Constitution nor Declaration of Independence.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
The U.S. needs an unashamed projection of American strength aimed at deterring threats before they happen. The U.S. Must rededicate itself to providing support for terrorism-fighting tools, increasing information sharing and security efforts, and expanding partnerships with local, state, and international law enforcement. THe U.S. Must improve the monitoring of all our VISA programs to stop those slipping through the cracks. We must secure our border and understand the Islamic doctrine of "abrogation" and "Taqiyya." Muslims are allowed to deceive non Muslims if it helps Islam. Taqiyya: the Koran instructs Muslims to lie to non Muslims about their beliefs and their political ambitions to protect and spread Islam. Abrogation is the older laws have been replaced with the newer laws. AN example is all the verses that talk about the peace of Islam are part of the older verses and have been abrogated by the newer verses.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
The U.S. needs an unashamed projection of American strength aimed at deterring threats before they happen. The U.S. Must rededicate itself to providing support for terrorism-fighting tools, increasing information sharing and security efforts, and expanding partnerships with local, state, and international law enforcement. THe U.S. Must improve the monitoring of all our VISA programs to stop those slipping through the cracks. We must secure our border and understand the Islamic doctrine of "abrogation" and "Taqiyya." Muslims are allowed to deceive non Muslims if it helps Islam. Taqiyya: the Koran instructs Muslims to lie to non Muslims about their beliefs and their political ambitions to protect and spread Islam. Abrogation is the older laws have been replaced with the newer laws. AN example is all the verses that talk about the peace of Islam are part of the older verses and have been abrogated by the newer verses.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.
Strongly Disagree
I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
A complete repeal of Obamacare would be a start. It is unfair, unaffordable, and unworkable. Medicaid needs to be returned to its original focus of helping the nation's most vulnerable--the elderly, disabled, children, and pregnant women in poverty. I think we need to empower individuals to control their health care dollars and decisions is a far better prescription for health care reform. Americans should have the freedom to choose a plan and doctor that best suit their needs. I am in favor of cooperatives and individual health care solutions.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
A complete repeal of Obamacare would be a start. It is unfair, unaffordable, and unworkable. Medicaid needs to be returned to its original focus of helping the nation's most vulnerable--the elderly, disabled, children, and pregnant women in poverty. I think we need to empower individuals to control their health care dollars and decisions is a far better prescription for health care reform. Americans should have the freedom to choose a plan and doctor that best suit their needs. I am in favor of cooperatives and individual health care solutions.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
FIrst, it is not the government's responsibility to take care of you. Having said that, It is the individual's responsibility to take care of their future. Inaction is irresponsible and jeopardizes disability insurance and retirement security of society's most vulnerable, all while strapping future generations with health tax burdens. I think we need to raise the early and full retirement age to 65 and 70. SLowly institute a flat payment structure for eligible Social Security and Disability Insurance beneficiaries. Offer employees a payroll tax credit in exchange for providing private disability insurance to their workers.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
FIrst, it is not the government's responsibility to take care of you. Having said that, It is the individual's responsibility to take care of their future. Inaction is irresponsible and jeopardizes disability insurance and retirement security of society's most vulnerable, all while strapping future generations with health tax burdens. I think we need to raise the early and full retirement age to 65 and 70. SLowly institute a flat payment structure for eligible Social Security and Disability Insurance beneficiaries. Offer employees a payroll tax credit in exchange for providing private disability insurance to their workers.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I would take the report, that is generated every year by Senator Lankford, and remove those Items. Education was never a part of the Federal Government's responsibility. Education is a State issue, even more specific, a local issue. I would eliminate the Department of Education. I would defund the United Nations and do what I could to get them off of American soil. They do not have America's best interests in mind. I would make EPA an advisory position, not Policy Position.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I would take the report, that is generated every year by Senator Lankford, and remove those Items. Education was never a part of the Federal Government's responsibility. Education is a State issue, even more specific, a local issue. I would eliminate the Department of Education. I would defund the United Nations and do what I could to get them off of American soil. They do not have America's best interests in mind. I would make EPA an advisory position, not Policy Position.
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
None. I paid off my student loans, why should I pay off someone else's.
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
None. I paid off my student loans, why should I pay off someone else's.
IMMIGRATION
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
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
Strongly Agree
Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
I believe they should adhere to the laws of the land: 1. Immigrants must pass a health exam and also be able to support themselves and not be a burden on taxpayers or the government. 2. The immigrant must have the permission of the United States before coming. 3. Immigrants here illegally or who become a public charge on the government would be deported. 4. The government must establish border security at all times, not just during war. 5. Reject amnesty proposals which only encourage more people to come to the U.S. illegally.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
I believe they should adhere to the laws of the land: 1. Immigrants must pass a health exam and also be able to support themselves and not be a burden on taxpayers or the government. 2. The immigrant must have the permission of the United States before coming. 3. Immigrants here illegally or who become a public charge on the government would be deported. 4. The government must establish border security at all times, not just during war. 5. Reject amnesty proposals which only encourage more people to come to the U.S. illegally.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
Strongly Disagree
I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
1. To introduce legislation to stop introducing multiple items in one bill. To stop the "Logrolling." 2. To introduce legislation that Congress does not get to vote on their salary increases. To have a non-partisan Congressional Salary Panel to make a decision if Congress gets a raise or a decrease in salary. 3. To introduce legislation that when Congress shuts down the government they don't get paid either.
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
1. To introduce legislation to stop introducing multiple items in one bill. To stop the "Logrolling." 2. To introduce legislation that Congress does not get to vote on their salary increases. To have a non-partisan Congressional Salary Panel to make a decision if Congress gets a raise or a decrease in salary. 3. To introduce legislation that when Congress shuts down the government they don't get paid either.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
In some way racism has improved greatly; However, there are many who try to continue to stir up racial divisions in our union. There are those who need racial division to continue to hold on to their influence.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
In some way racism has improved greatly; However, there are many who try to continue to stir up racial divisions in our union. There are those who need racial division to continue to hold on to their influence.
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
My facebook pages: James Taylor James Taylor for Congress My website: www.TaylorOK.com My Church page: Christ Church of Norman Our Church webpage: www.ccnorman.org
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
My facebook pages: James Taylor James Taylor for Congress My website: www.TaylorOK.com My Church page: Christ Church of Norman Our Church webpage: www.ccnorman.org
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I can’t promise you that you will agree with all of my decisions in Washington. However, I can promise you that I will make every decision based on the 3 C’s principle. 1. Constitution, if it violates the US or Oklahoma Constitution then that is a “No” vote, no need to go any further. 2. Conscience, it might be Constitutional but if it violates my conscience that is a “No” vote. 3. Constituents, it might be Constitutional and does not violate my conscience then the question is, will it help or hurt my constituents? If it hurts them that is a “No” vote. If it is Constitutional, does not violate my Conscience, and does not hurt my Constituents then, that is a “Yes” vote.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I can’t promise you that you will agree with all of my decisions in Washington. However, I can promise you that I will make every decision based on the 3 C’s principle. 1. Constitution, if it violates the US or Oklahoma Constitution then that is a “No” vote, no need to go any further. 2. Conscience, it might be Constitutional but if it violates my conscience that is a “No” vote. 3. Constituents, it might be Constitutional and does not violate my conscience then the question is, will it help or hurt my constituents? If it hurts them that is a “No” vote. If it is Constitutional, does not violate my Conscience, and does not hurt my Constituents then, that is a “Yes” vote.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a child of God all my life. I made my decision to follow Christ on May 14, 1972. I was called into ministry shortly after that and have been pastoring since the summer of 1977. I believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living GOd. Jesus is the only way to eternal life.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a child of God all my life. I made my decision to follow Christ on May 14, 1972. I was called into ministry shortly after that and have been pastoring since the summer of 1977. I believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living GOd. Jesus is the only way to eternal life.
