Vance Patterson
Republican | North Carolina
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Vance Patterson
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist 11
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Butler University, Indianapolis, 1973
Hanover College, Hanover, Economics, 1972
WORK & MILITARY
University of Oxford, UK, Entrepreneurship Teacher, Week Course
Patterson Fan Company, Industrial Manufacturing, National and Internation, 31 Years
WSVM Radio - Mainstreet Broadcasting, Owner, 4 Years
Iron Brew Coffee Company, Owner, 16 Years
AFFILIATIONS
Foundation Forward, Inc. and Educational 501(c)(3), Founder - Gifting Charters of Freedom Settings, Daughters of The American Revolution
Execellence in Community Service Award - National, Sons of The American Revolution, Certificate of Commenation
The Salvation Army, The William Booth Award
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
U.S. Congress - 11 District, 2012
Race
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)
National Republican Congressional Committee (2006)
National Republican Trust (2008)
Republican National Committee (2006)
State Republican Party Organizations (2017)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
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
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?
Only under extreme circumstances should it be considered.
ECONOMY
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
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
#1 Stop the raiding of the system by Congress. Also, allow private investing of personal funds instead of everything going into the Social Security Fund which is a horrible place to hold and grow money. Other.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
The government spending call "waste and bureaucracy." There is way too much overhead in each department of government. In any organization power is built by the number of people reporting to you. The more people, the more powerful you and your organization are. By reducing the people to those who have a passion for their work and goals, the processes improve, and less spending is required. Oversimplified again, but that's how it works.
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
Endentured servitude is illegal, even to the U.S. Government. A process should be set up to help pay down the amount owed within a limited timeframe. After that the government writes it off. Shame on
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
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
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
"separation of church and state" is from a letter written by President Jefferson to a Baptist Church. This is not in the U.S. Constitution. It means there should be no State sponsored religion as was the case with The Church of England. This is covered in First Amendment approved of The Bill of Rights. It does not mean all reference to God or church should be removed from government.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health 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?
Remove the incentive of corporations to maximize profits. Involve more people who have a passion for healthcare and pay them well to maximize the utility of the current process. Oversimplified, but by raising the bar on those working in the system the Process and Product will improve and more affordable health care will be provided to the end users. (That's a businessman's answer, and I just saw how many more questions there are, and I REALLY need to get some work done here.)
NATIONAL SECURITY
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 United States should stand against all forms of terrorism, wherever it is. Overseas we should support those people who embrace our principles of Freedom of Religion. Here in the United States of America we should enforce the laws as defined by the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
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
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished.
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
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?
1. Those who have a passion for America and will embrace our culture, and learn our language. They don't have to speak it, but they should learn it. This is an area that needs reform as to what the process should be. It shouldn't be just a matter of "standing in line until it is your turn." It's like what I said in Health Care Reform - we want, and need those who have a passion for what we are and that for which we stand.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
VALUES
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.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I read and study the Bible every morning - King James Version, I'm kind of old school. I live by the Ten Commandments and embrace the morality of the Sermon on The Mount. I try to live my life as demonstrated by Moses, The Profits, Jesus and his teachings and demonstrations. I know that not all people are doing well, so I hold to this thought that "Blessed is he who seeth his brother's need and supplieth it, seeking his own in another's good." I believe we should care for any idea conceived by God in this lifetime. I believe God creates, and man evolves though not always in the right direction. I believe it is Your Life, Your Demonstration, and there is No Judgement Here.
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Numerous posts on Facebook.
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?
In all my businesses I am totally above board = honesty. This has paid off very well in my seven companies. The culture we have at work is what runs the company when the Owner or Management aren't present. I believe we need to begin changing the Culture in Washington.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
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?
You can have any gun you want, but never make me or my family feel threatened by it. Violent criminals and mentally challanged people should be restricted from gun ownership.
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 the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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. Immigration Reform 2. Trade Legislation 3. Term Limits
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Fanning the flames of racism is a threat to domestic security for all. Using racism to advance an agenda is Un-American and repulsive. Unfortunately, racism is being used by all races to advance their agendas and this is a threat to domestic security, yes. Stop IT!
