

John Kennedy
Republican | Louisiana
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
John Kennedy
Party
Republican
Election Year
2016
Election
General
Race
U.S. Senator
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, B.A., 1973
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, J.D., 1977
Oxford University, England, B.C.L., 1979
WORK & MILITARY
Chaffe McCall, Attorney / Partner, 1984-1995
AFFILIATIONS
Volunteer Public School Substitute Teacher, North Cross United Methodist Church
Ducks Limited
NRA, LSU School of Law
Adjunct Constitutional Law Professor, Louisiana Workers Compensation Corp., Board Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Louisiana State Treasurer, 2000-2016
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
U.S. Senate, 2008
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
OTHER (2)
Fomer Louisiana Gov. Mike Foster
Former Louisiana Gov. Buddy Roemer
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)
Governor Mike Foster
Governor Buddy Roemer
Parish President Ned Thomas
Parish President Pat Brister
Parish President Michel Claudet
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
State Republican Party Organizations
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
National Rifle Association
Trust in Small Business PAC
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 Agree
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 Disagree
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, Voters/Citizens, Congress/President/Supreme Court and the checks and balances that exist between each.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Only if the mother's life is in danger.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
It was only by God's divine providence that our founders established the Constitution and the checks and balances that now define our great nation. They understood fully that the authority to govern must be entrusted to the people and not to a select few in power.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian and believe that Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life. That belief informs every decision I make and my commitment to serve the public.
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've been a constant defender and champion of taxpayers and our tax dollars to ensure that government lives within its means and doesn't abuse the power entrusted to it by our citizens. I also believe that government should do everything in its power to value life and pass laws that defend the rights of the unborn. I've been endorsed by pro-life groups in the past and expect to be endorsed by them again during this Senate election.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.
(225) 930-9033 / hq@johnkennedy.com
Additional comment from candidate:
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