
C.L. "Chuck" Smith Jr.
Republican | Virginia
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
C.L. "Chuck" Smith Jr.
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary
Race
U.S. Senator
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
NCCU, Durham, BS, 1976
NCCU LAW SCHOOL, Durham, JD, 1978
Naval Justice School, Newport, Navy Judge Advocate General, 1978
WORK & MILITARY
USMC, LCPL, 6
US NAVY JAG, Commander, 20
AFFILIATIONS
Republican Party of Virginia Beach, Chairman, RPV WELCOME COMMITTEE
Chairman, RPV ETHNIC COALITIONS COMMITTEE, Chairman
Frederick Douglas Foundation of Virginia, Chairman, RPVB 120 CLUB
Chairman, RPV, National Delegate 2008
RPV, National Delegate 2004, Omega Psi Phi, GA CHAPTER
Basileus (President), Roanoke Bar Association, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Virginia AG, 2017
3D Congress, 2010
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Loudoun County Republican Committee
OTHER (1)
Amanda Chase
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Maria Espinoza, The Remembrance Project
Senator Amanda Chase
EW Jackson
US Navy Chief Jarome Bell
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
State Republican Party Organizations (2021)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2016)
Tusk and Trunk (2007)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (11)
Blaine P. Dunn (2021)
E. W. Jackson (2021)
Manga Anantatmula (2021)
Michael J Dillender Sr (2021)
Richard & Elizabeth Uihlein (2021)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (2021)
OTHER INFORMATION
2021 Restore Virginia Now Candidate Survey
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Life is a constitutional right
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Disagree
There should be no abortion drugs. Life is a constitutional right from conception.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
None. Life is a constitutional right from conception.
Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?
Withdraw funding to abortions and those that perform abortion. Life is a constitutional right from conception.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Rein in the National Debt. Rein in the tax and spin policies that are driving this country in the ground. Stop funding foreign wars, eliminate illegal immigration, Lower interest rates, Reduce taxes and Stop shipping american jobs overseas.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Strongly Agree
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
That the government cannot dictate to the citizens their rights on religion or worship.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None.
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
None of them
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
C
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
It is the only democracy in the region and has been an American sky for years
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
Treating the military like a social organization. Dismantling the structure of the military from those who know the military best, our offices, and enlisted.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
People who come through our front door and complete and qualify for applications to enter the United States.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in God almighty, Maker of Heaven and Earth, and in Jesus Christ his only son. Our Lord, who was conceived of the Holy Spirit, but one of the Virgin Mary suffered on the ponchos palette, was crucified dead and buried the 3rd day he arose from the dead. Send it into heaven and sit at the right hand of God the father almighty. For then she shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the holy Catholic Church, the community of saints and the forgiveness of sins and the resurrection of the body. And the life everlasting. Amen
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Agree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Disagree
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Disagree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Fossil fuels
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To do what the states cannot, like secure the vote. Protect its citizens. Maintain a country where it's citizens can seek and obtain life liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Strongly Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Take guns away the meysili geranged
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