David Stansberry
Republican | Tennessee
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
David Stansberry
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 2
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Fountainhead College of Technology, Knoxville, TN, Bachelor, 2018
Defense Language Institute, Monterey, CA, Farsi, 2004
Defense Language Institute, Monterey, CA, Spanish, 1985
WORK & MILITARY
U.S. Army, SFC, E-7, 24
AFFILIATIONS
Church of Christ - Maynardville, Minister, Republican Party
Candidate, U.S. House, 2nd D. TN
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.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
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.
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.
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.
Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Agree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
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, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
First trimester and whenever the mothers life is in danger.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Strong economic sanctions toward states which sponsor terrorism and military action against terrorists. Treat terrorists as enemy combatants and do not use the civilian court system for their trials.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Too much power in one place or person is ultimately misused. A balance of power helps ensure a balanced government.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I have traditional Christian values and believe that God sent His Son, Jesus into the world to redeem us all from sin. It is only though the sacrifice of His innocent blood that our sins can be forgiven. The greatest threat to freedom of religion is occurring now as our government violates the 1st Amendment of the U.S. Constitution by making the religious standard of the radical homosexual religion, established by Troy Perry in 1968, the dominant religious standard in America. Freedom of religion demands that Americans have the right to reject false prophets and their false doctrine. I present the government's topic in my book: Unconstitutional - Making Homosexuality the National Religion 2018 (June 15, 2018) by C. D. Stansberry. These are available on Amazon. Check my website "stansberryforcongress.com" for free electronic copies available July 2018 - in celebration of "Freedom of Religion Month"
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.
Issues as provided on my campaign website "stansberryforcongress". Published book: Unconstitutional Making Homosexuality the National Religion 2018 (available June 15, 2018). Amazon - C. D. Stansberry, Author - check my campaign website for dates of free electronic book in July, 2018
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Removing some of the ACA terms which resulted in working people paying high premiums for insurance and having deductibles so high that their insurance is practically unusable. Cross-state competition for insurance coverage for Americans.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Reduce burdensome government regulations and allow the free-market economy to function.
What changes should be made to the tax code?
Review for loopholes which benefit limited number of people. All tax benefits should be available to all Americans. The tax code should be used for its original purpose, funding the required duties of the Federal government and not as a tool of "social engineering."
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Fair trade agreements with will allow manufacturing to rebuild in the USA would provide not just jobs, but jobs that would be good for working families.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
The only viable way to guarantee Social Security benefits is to reduce government debt and replace the money "borrowed" from the Social Security fund. The money we currently pay in interest could be put into the social security trust fund instead of being wasted due to uncontrolled spending.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Network Security and Forensics (Cybersecurity) Military language/cultural training at Defense Language Institute, Monterey, CA. Spanish (Central America) and Persian Farsi (Iran) Military Experience: 4 combat tours with U.S. Army - Bosnia, Afghanistan (2), Iraq Field of Expertise: Military Intelligence and Civil Affairs - Military Intelligence - highest clearance Top Secret / SCI - Civil Affairs - worked with civilian governments, USAID, State Department, and other government agencies in combat zones. Retired from University of Tennessee - worked in finance area.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
info@stansberryforcongress.com 865-297-5845
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am the oldest of eight children and grew up on a poor-man's farm. I am a regular working man. As a senior citizen, I have shared seniors problems and struggles as they cope with the high cost of living and medical costs. This is the first time I have ran for public office and I don't owe anyone any favors. I have limited campaign contributions to $10 per individual in this primary. I set up a system so I won't know who contributed and who didn't so everyone is guaranteed equal representation. My varied experience provides the knowledge to address current and future problems. Same-sex marriage and gender identity are unique religious beliefs of the homosexual religion. Every ordinance, law, Executive order, and judicial ruling which promotes this doctrine is unconstitutional. I am the only candidate running for the 2nd Congressional TN, House seat who is addressing this threat to religious freedom. I know, I care, and I am not afraid - I will fight for your rights!
