
LaVern Vivio
Republican | Tennessee
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
LaVern Vivio
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 6
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
David Lipscomb University, Nashville, BA, 2009
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Madison Church of Christ, Ministry Assistant / Missions Coordinator, BAJA Missions
Volunteer / Clinic, YMCA, Community Outreach
Goodpasture Christian School, Taught part time 2 years
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.
Strongly Agree
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.
Strongly 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, 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?
To save mother’s life
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Profile those already here and deport any and all threats. Immediately put in place a structure to properly vet anyone who wants to immigrate. If you do not love America, you do not come into our country.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
They knew power corruptes and absolute power corrupts absolutely.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in God the Father and Jesus Christ His Son. I believe I am saved through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross. I am a Christian. I believe we are filled with the Holy Spirit. We are filled with the spirit in as much as we will accept the spirit. When we allow the spirit to work and live within us, we can do things beyond what we could ever do on our own.
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 have been in the media my entire career. Voters will find a wealth of material I have written, or videos I have produced that contain very conservative material. Search for U-Turn LaVern Word Press Blog, LaVern Vivio, Medium blog site. YouTube, U-Turn LaVern and YouTube LaVern Vivio / The Blaze, Wide Awake video series.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I would return healthcare to individuals control. Continuing to promote the sale of health insurance plans across state lines, the elimination of national healthcare, incentivize employers to provide adequate health insurance. Promote the purchase of catastrophic insurance, and the renewal of personal responsibility for minor medical bills. There would need to be some type of provision put in place to help those with pre-existing conditions, or those that are uninsurable. Education is again important in this regard, to help those with pre-existing conditions see that if they will find employment with a large employment group, that has a large group policy, they will usually be allowed on to the insurance rolls even with the pre-existing condition.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Get out of the way and allow the free market to do it.
What changes should be made to the tax code?
I am in favor of a flat tax.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Lower corporate tax. Decrease regulation.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
Restructure the program! Offer options for younger contributors.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I am an American Citizen.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
lavern@lavernvivio.com
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I want their voice to be heard in a way it has never been. I am one of them. I know what they are going through. I care. They will know me, and I will know them. Their kids will know me. When we aren’t in session, I will be in the schools, sharing the history we have lost. Showing them what it means to be a representative of the people, in the people’s house.
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