Katherine B. Tate
Republican | Mississippi
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Katherine B. Tate
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 3
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA, doctoral studies, curr
University of Texas, Arlington, TX, M.Ed.
Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, B.A., 1983
WORK & MILITARY
Department of Defense, Civilian GS-12
Public School Teacher, Art, Gov't / Economics, 16
MS Dept of Education and MSU, Supervisor of Curriculum, Training, 8
Corporate Representative - Dallas, Textbook Industry Representative, 2
AFFILIATIONS
Presbyterian Church (PCA), volunteer - music, children, mercy, communmissions, Mission to the World (PCA)
four years' participation in foreign missions, Daughters of the American Revolution, Junior Membership Chairperson
Nat'l Association State Directors of Arts Educatio, National Chairperson
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
No Answer
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
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 define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Strongly Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Additional regulations are needed to prevent climate change.
Strongly Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
It is OK for Congress to exempt itself from compliance with laws applicable to all citizens.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Agree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
The United States should protect its sovereignty from the United Nations.
Strongly Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
when both Mother and Father of the baby agree to a "quit claim" forfeiting political rights and privileges.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Strongly support Israel. Stand strong against Islamic terrorism using sanctions and military force as an option always.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Our Founders, being well grounded in Puritan Reformed Christian Theology, understood that what God says in His word is True. Man is corrupt by nature and desired power. Therefore, legitimate governments must derive its power from a people who adhere to godliness in life. Government is limited by design to allow people to worship freely, and to exercise private enterprise and charity freely.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am committed and devoted to living in Christ. In fact, I am a slave to him and his Righteousness - praise God. In my vocational calling, it is my duty and privilege to serve God by loving others in truth and mercy. This requires wisdom that comes only from God. I love God's word and have made it my business to be a student of Scripture. He has blessed me in this, and will continue to to so, I am confident. Like Abraham, we are called to live by faith and be blessed... in order to be a blessing to other men and nations.
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.
I am a classical liberal economist (Adam Smith, Milton Friedman, etc) - now referred to as conservative. Our economic system depends on the inherent goodness of free and voluntary exchange in all enterprises (sans government regulation or control). We've come a long way to employ this free market system. If allowed to flourish on its own, it is a means for prosperity and building strong communities. Foreign aid is inappropriate and unnecessary apart from supporting Israel and her allies. Immigration should be tightly controlled and limited ONLY to the number of immigrants we can ASSIMILATE into American culture. Guest workers should be controlled and limited to assist agriculture each year.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Health insurance is a commercial product that should be available across state lines. I've said this for at least 10 - 15 years. Medical care should return to fee for service system, with insurance for catastrophic. Fundamentally, we are responsible for healthy living, eating good food, and exercising to remain healthy.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Lower taxes and regulations - including unconstitutional bureaucratic regulation and illegitimate court decisions mandating federal control over environment, education, and social services. These are private concerns involving private property, private enterprise, and private exchanges of goods and services.
What changes should be made to the tax code?
Implement 0% corporate tax. Implement small flat tax on upper incomes derived from wealth and investments (not wage earners). Implement small universal consumption tax. This would simplify tax code. Would mean eliminating itemized deductions and exemptions - to consider carefully, of course. Much good work has been done on this, and we desperately need to review options and complete overhaul.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Restore godly work ethic and the dignity of work. End public welfare, illegitimate baby mills, public housing, multi-generational lifestyle of dependence on public assistance. With faith and courage, we can restore the fun, the risk, the reward of hard work. Get government out of our private enterprises, businesses, and charitable institutions.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
Phase it out. Not the government's business. Encourage families and individuals the opportunity to review earnings and potential earnings annually - and opt in or out of voluntary retirement investment programs. Of course these MUST be based on guaranteed contributions - not guaranteed benefits.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Highly educated, with experience in policy making at the state and national level. Experienced both in teaching and public service - and - private corporate marketing.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
katherine@tatepoliticalcampaign.com 769 233 8714
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
God bless America - I believe the time is now to restore virtue to the "body politic!"
