John James
Republican | Michigan
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
John James
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
U.S. Senator
Incumbent
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EDUCATION
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WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (22)
American Conservative Union PAC
Black America's PAC (BAMPAC)
BlakPac
Campaign for Working Families
Citizens United Political Victory Fund
OTHER (9)
*Americans for Prosperity Action
Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan PAC
*Maverick PAC (MavPAC)
Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Michigan
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (8)
Club for Growth (2020)
Committee to Defend the President (2018)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2018)
Republican Jewish Coalition (2020)
Senate Conservatives Fund (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (108)
Alamo PAC (2019)
America Fighting Back (2020)
American Principles (2020)
America's PAC (IA) (2020)
Andrew & Simona Beal (2018)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Paul Singer (2019)
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
James believes that abortion should be banned with an exception only for the life of the mother. He supports efforts to defund abortion providers like Planned Parenthood."I am 100% Pro-Life. Always have been. Always will be."
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
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I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
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Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
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iVoterGuide Notes:
Wants to ban abortion with an exception for the life of the mother--but not for rape or incest.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
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.
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Candidate’s position on this issue could not be determined by iVoterGuide research staff.
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
“You have spoken often of your priorities: 'Faith & Family, God & Country, Service before Self.' You have stood up for the unborn as a pro-life candidate and have shared your lifelong commitment to religious liberty." Tony Perkins, Family Research Council
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
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What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
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NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
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What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
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HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
James has said he will work to "remove this monstrosity [ACA]".
I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.
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How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
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ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
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Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
James wants to focus on cutting waste and getting to a balanced budget. He supports a Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment. He believes Trump's tax cuts encourage companies to do business right here in America. He is critical of increasing the minimum wage to $15/hr. He supports making the federal income tax cuts permanent. He believes tax reform will bring much needed relief to working families and entrepreneurs, while also encouraging companies to do business right here in America. “I applaud President Trump and the GOP for keeping their promise to the American people.”
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
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What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
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Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
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IMMIGRATION
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.
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished.
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State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
I will support defunding 'sanctuary cities', or as I call them, 'outlaw cities'.
Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
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Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
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EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
Candidate’s position on this issue could not be determined by iVoterGuide research staff.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
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2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
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OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
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I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
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Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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The Electoral College should be abolished.
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In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
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Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
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ABOUT YOU
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?
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Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
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Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
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VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
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I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
James has refused to support laws protecting LGBTQ Michiganders from discrimination in housing, employment and public accommodations. James has refused to support legal protections against discrimination, promised to confirm judges that would be hostile to LQBTQ+ rights, and campaigned against marriage equality – telling supporters that he believes in “marriage being between one woman and one man” as recently as 2018.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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