Brenda Lenard
Republican | Tennessee
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Brenda Lenard
Party
Republican
Election Year
2014
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Senator
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Beulah Heights Bible College, Atlanta, B.A., 2005
Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, M.P.A., 2008
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Ph.D., 2015
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Crossroads Christian Church, Teacher, First Church
Volunteer, God's City of Refuge, Teacher
MTSU for Sudden Infant Death Death Scene, Advisory Board Member, Daniel's Dream for Children Awareness
President, Boys & Girls Club, Volunteer
American Political Science Association, Member, True Vine Missionary Baptist Church
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
U.S. Senate, 2012
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Rev. and Mrs. Cecil Clark
GRAMMY® Award - Winner Adonis Rose
Violin Virtuoso and philanthropists Richmond and W
Nashville Recording Artist Michael Ricks
Gospel Recording Artist Eyes on High
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
1. Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self interest into the fairest and most productive economic system there is, and are the key to national prosperity.
Strongly Agree
2. It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
3. The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.
Strongly Agree
4. Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry of persons into the country.
Strongly Agree
5. The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) should be repealed by Congress.
Strongly Agree
6. Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
7. Marriage is a union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
8. Efforts to bring Islamic law (shariah) to America do not pose a threat to our country and its Constitution.
Strongly Disagree
9. Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
10. Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions when these are not economically feasible.
Strongly Disagree
11. More restrictive gun control laws are needed now to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
12. 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
13. People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
14. The federal government should establish nationwide standards (such as Common Core) for high-school graduation.
Strongly Disagree
15. What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers within the Constitution?
The roots of our republic start with the Declaration of Independence in 1776. America’s Founders set forth moral, political and legal principles that 11 years later would inspire the Framers to write the Constitution. They conceded ultimately that the role of the government’s just powers are derived from “consent of the Governed.” In other words, foundation of government rests in consent of the people’s transference of certain just powers to the government in order to protect their rights.
16. Briefly list three (3) political or legislative issues of most concern to you, and explain why each is important to you.
Taxes/Economy: This issue is important because individual freedom is realized from the fruits of an individual's labor. I believe that individuals who are willing to work and risk ought to experience the rewards which may be forthcoming. We need an economy that is growing within the confines of the private sector and provides opportunity for growth and achievement. We must not have a tax structure which is punitive or oppressive and people deserve to keep what they earn. Education/School Choice: This issue is important because I believe in the rule of law and I believe in equal treatment under the law. At current our educational system is largely broken and only those who are financially well off can afford private tuition. Education needs to be placed in the hands of the parents where choice and competition is available. National Security/Immigration: The U.S. should have a secured national border and,the Federal Government is charged with securing the border.
17. Should abortion be allowed under extenuating circumstances? If so, what circumstances?
This all said, the only circumstances on the table for discussion, if any, regarding abortion should include if the life of the mother is in danger with a C-Section not being an option and in those cases which involve minors and incest.
18. 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.
First, God our Creator from Whom all our liberties in life stems and originates; Second, Constitution; document by which we, as a people and as a Republic, are assured and guaranteed our liberties. Third Congress; Fourth, Supreme Court.
19. Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I know that in my human nature I am a sinner before God and that I am separated from a relationship with Him due to sin. But by His grace, by the fact that He offered redemption through His Son Jesus Christ. This is the keystone for my life and the plumb line with regards to my daily life. I believe this is the absolute foundation and truth of my salvation. I believe, Jesus, “gave Himself as a ransom for all men” (1 Tim. 2:6), and God “wants all men to be saved (1 Tim 2:4).” Therefore, it is because of His infinite goodness and justice, God sent His one and only Son to the cross to bear the full penalty of sin (John 3:16). As a result, Jesus Christ might freely and justly forgive all who come to Him. He who had no sin became sin for us, so that in Him we might become righteous with God. I believe that we are now saved by grace through faith (Eph. 2:8) and that believing in the Son of God leads to Eternal life.
