Danny "DJ" Morales, Jr.
Republican | Arizona
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Danny "DJ" Morales, Jr.
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 2
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of Arizona, Tucson, BA, 2000
Southern Arizona Law Enforcement Training Center, Tucson, 2016
Pima Community College, Tucson, AAS, 2017
WORK & MILITARY
United States Navy, SR to LT, 1998-2011
United States Navy Reserve, LT to LCDR, 2011-present
Cochise County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff's Deputy, 2016-present
Douglas Unified School District, Substitute Teacher, 2013-present
AFFILIATIONS
First Assembly of God, Douglas AZ, Youth Pastor, Aposento Alto Asamblea de Dios, Monterey CA
Youth Pastor, Faith Hope and Love Center, Hollister CA, Young Adult Pastor
Salinas Section, NPLAD Assemblies of God, Sectional Youth Representative, First Assembly of God, Honolulu HI
Young Adult Pastor, Monterey Bay Christian Center, Monterey CA, Young Adult Pastor
Douglas Unified School District #27, Board Approved Parent Volunteer, Christian Life Center, Douglas AZ
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
City Councilman, 2016-2018
Mayor Pro Tempore, 2016-2018
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Mayor of Douglas, 2011
Mayor of Douglas, 2012
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Veterans for Trump
America First Coalition
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, 2012 General Election, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
mother's life
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
oppose it militarily, investigate it domestically, and promote its counter-reformation globally.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
divine guidance and the understanding of human propensity towards thirst for and abuse of power
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a born again, Spirit-filled Christian. I believe that the Holy Bible is the infallible, inerrant, and inspired Word of God. I honor my mother and father who taught me to exemplify the Fruit of the Spirit, to take risks, to be a servant leader, and to fill a need when I saw it. My wife is my soulmate and best friend. My wife and sons on earth and my daughter in heaven are the best gifts ever given to me by my Heavenly Father. I am a Constitutional Conservative first and a Republican second. I am a patriot always and devoted to God, family, and country.
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.
“From the Editor: Taking success to the next level” – The Green Valley News/Sahuarita Sun, April 29, 2018 “AZ GOP candidate Morales goes on record in CD2 race” – Represent Me AZ, March 15, 2018 “Morales resigns from City Council seat: Announces run for Arizona’s CD2 seat” – Douglas Dispatch, February 21, 2018 “Steller’s Friday Notebook: New GOP candidates flock to CD2 race” – Arizona Daily Star, February 16, 2018 “A love for Douglas: To serve and protect” – Douglas Dispatch, October 19, 2016 http://dannydjmorales.com/meetdj/
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
repealing Obamacare, tort reform, portability across state lines, promoting healthcare association plans, promoting pay-as-you-go options, and fast-tracking pharmaceutical research
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
deregulation, lowering taxes, privatizing federal lands, incentivizing start-ups through tax credits, ensuring free and fair international trade deals
What changes should be made to the tax code?
it should be changed to a flat tax system, the IRS should be reformed and downsized, and your tax returns should be reduced and simplified to be filled out on a single page by individual taxpayers.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
deregulation, lowering taxes, privatizing federal lands, incentivizing start-ups through tax credits, ensuring free and fair international trade deals
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
Social Security must be changed as we know it. We must detach it from the general fund and stop its raiding. We must deliver on our promises to our seniors, and off-ramp to more privatized systems for those who have not yet reached traditional retirement age.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have a servant's heart and see my congressional district as my family. I am the only Republican running in this district with elected experience with a proven Conservative record as the vice mayor of a vital city. I am the only Republican running in this district with first-hand knowledge of the border with Mexico as a border-town resident (who lives three blocks from the border), city councilman of the ward in my city that has the border and the international port of entry, and as a Sheriff's Deputy who has responded and provided backup to calls involving border security. I am the only Republican running in this district who is still serving in the United States military with a high level clearance as a senior commissioned officer and who has experience working on both of our major military installations. Lastly, I am the only Republican running who was born and raised in this district who knows it like the back of his hand.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
dannydjmorales@gmail.com
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am running for Congress to serve CD2 constituents with the most positively-impacting representation in the U.S. House of Representatives they have received to date. As a veteran, former vice mayor of Douglas, former city councilman of a ward on the border, drilling Navy reservist supporting Davis Monthan, substitute teacher, youth pastor, former Fort Huachuca civilian, proud U of A Wildcat, recent Pima grad, and Cochise County Sheriff Deputy, I am connected to and more familiar with more CD2 centers of gravity, trade, security, and student populations than any other candidate currently running. I am an “all the above,” “both/and,” “multi-issue” candidate when it comes to the platform I announced on November 6, 2017, which included: national security, border security, education, bi-national trade/cooperation, biotechnology (agriculture/medicine), aerospace industry (including public/private space tourism and exploration), and infrastructure.
