James Bradley
Republican | California
Candidate Profile
BIOGRAPHY
Name
James Bradley
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Senator
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
National University, La Jolla, MBA, 1990
National University, La Jolla, BA, 1988
University California Irvine, Irvine, Cert Predictive Analytics, 2019
Saddle Back College, Mission Viejo, Health Information Technology, 2014
WORK & MILITARY
Health Alliance, CEO-President-Founder, 5.5
EmpathaCM LLC, CFO-Co-COO, 2.45
Reny Company, VP Strategic Business, 3.9
United States Coast Guard, NCO 2nd Class, 6
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, Commander, 3
Allied Rescue Coalition Limited, CEO, 2
AFFILIATIONS
Employer Fraud Task Force, Advisor, Easter Seals Society Southern California
Advisor, Center for Creative Alternative, Board Member
EmpathaCM LLC, Board Member, Allied Rescue Coalition Limited
CEO, California Parents Union, Board Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
US Senate California, 2018
US Congress District 33, 2020
US Senate California, 2022
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
American Independent Party
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
WinRed (2023)
Greg Raths (2022)
State Republican Party Organizations (2021)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (6)
WinRed (2023)
Greg Raths (2022)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2022)
Eric Early (2020)
Huck PAC (2020)
OTHER INFORMATION
Election Forum (Home of the Reality Alert Newsletter)
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
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.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Life of the mother, rape and incest.
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?
That decision was remanded to the states. Any involvement from the federal government must be focused on the life of the mother and child. Accurate information regarding abortions must be addressed, such as prolonged psychological effects on the mother and family members. Other options, such as the use of pregnancy centers, family counseling for parents of unplanned pregnancies, and adoption, could be expanded and further promoted.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Reduce taxes and regulations on individuals and businesses to stimulate investments for sustainable futures. Promote free market and small businesses, which are the pillars of America's economy that help drive down prices through competition.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
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
ESG is a central concern for businesses and government. After detailed research, I discovered organizations which were mandating ESG to coerce corporations into ideologies that were not aligned with public opinion. By using corporations as the medium for promoting ESG, public compliance was being communicated through band-wagon marketing and corporate HR policies. These conditioning tactics are powerful. Forced compliance has never been nor should be the correct way to modify outcomes.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Separation of church state refers to separating government from church. This was initially intended to protect the church from government influence and overreach.
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. To date, the CDC and Big Pharma have yet to provide empirical evidence of vaccine efficacy. Of late, the vaccine injuries have skyrocketed, and we must conduct full investigations as well as the allegations of death resulting from vaccines.
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.
C
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.
B and C. International terrorism is on the rise. Our country must meet this threat with our commitment to assist with a measured response but with a focus on national security. Mass illegal immigrants flowing through a non-existent border escalates the terrorist threat on our home turf, by allowing unvetted persons to enter into the US without regard to their allegiance to our country. Without our borders being secure, we don't have a country.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
The 100-Year War is a good reference for understanding the threats of the CCP. After being in the international political and security sectors for many years, I see the CCP as the greatest threat to the United States when compared to other combative nations.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Israel is a hub of democracy, innovation, and diversity in the Middle East. I whole heartedly support Israel’s right to exist.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
There are two key failures: (1) Complete failure of the current administration's defense strategy and (2) goal to push Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ideology on the military. I object to ESG being forced into government. With the current Pentagon "Leadership" pushing ESG, which includes Critical Race Theory (CRT), among other counter-military policies in our Department of Defense, our mission readiness has never been weaker.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Yes, we must stop the immigration invasion with military-aged men from combating nations crossing our borders being processed, not vetted.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Immigration reform has been kicked down the road for decades. Those legitimate vetted asylum seekers, along with the legal categories and qualifications, should be allowed to immigrate.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I support school choice 100%. The money for education should follow the child.
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
Yes, local boards of education know how to best address unique educational concerns for their community. A one-size-fits-all approach to administering education can be inefficient and detrimental, especially when a central organization such as the federal government fancies a model based on ideologies rather than intellectual and/or skillset performance. Common Core, SEL, and CRT are bad models as they are the root issues of the declining quality and poor outcomes of our educational system.
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.
Agree
The government has altered this definition.
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Being a board member of the California Parents Union, I strongly believe that parents have the ultimate and final say in the health and welfare of their children. Most parents are against any government overreach in the parenting of their children and are against the abuses mentioned.
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Taxpayer funds should never be used for elective services.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian and answer to the highest authority.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
We must have a complete verification process, including a photo ID. How else will we know if the person voting is the one registered to vote under that name and address?
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
CRT or any ideology promoting the societal vilification of any race is against the U.S. Constitution. The Civil Rights movement in the 60's and the advances since are being erased by the CRT ideologies. Children at schools are being abused and segregated by race, which is one of the most extreme forms of child abuse.
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 Disagree
Every person I have spoken with on this issue, regardless of political leaning, agrees that this goes beyond the equality narrative, putting women at a great disadvantage and risk. It is a protection/security issue.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Disagree
Since this was introduced under Gore, there have been many studies to disprove man-made climate change despite the ongoing efforts. While career politicians ring the alarms on these issues, there are technological innovations available to address and abate pollution and chemical waste.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
I have completed exhaustive studies on the most reliable and efficient energy sources for electricity demands. My findings continue to lead to safe nuclear. Green energy coal was also tested with promising results.
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?
Lean Conservative
I believe in a balanced approach to life. Common sense critical thinking is essential to effectively serve and lead our country back from crisis to prosperity. I believe through innovation, cutting-edge technology, and practical solutions, most of America can and will unite to refocus on answers to our issues, not polarizing political narratives that continue to divide our country and hollow out America. I am a Christian who adheres to the tenements of faith and the U.S. Constitution.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To serve and protect the unalienable rights of the citizens by adhering to their sworn oath to the U.S. Constitution.
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 Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
Law enforcement is grossly underfunded; and community programs are not the answer to the escalation of crime. In San Fransico, Los Angeles, and several other cities, the crime rates have escalated because law enforcement is overworked and underpaid. This results in a longer response time, taking 30-45 mins to respond to 911 emergencies.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. The United States Constitution is clear on this topic. "A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."
