
Tedra Cobb
Democrat | New York
Candidate Profile
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Tedra Cobb
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 21
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
SUNY Potsdam, Potsdam, NY, MS. Ed, 2003
SUNY Potsdam, Potsdam, NY, BA, 1989
WORK & MILITARY
Tedra L. Cobb and Associates, President, 2003-2018
St. Lawrence County, NY, Legislator, 2002-2010
St. Lawrence County Health Initiative, Inc., Executive Director, 1999-2003
SUNY Potsdam/St. Lawrence University, Adjunct Faculty, 2014-2016
AFFILIATIONS
Hospice & Palliative Care, the St. Lawrence Valley, Vice President of Board, Northern Lights Home Healthcare, Inc.
Board Member, Canton-Potsdam Hospital, Corporate Member
North Country Children's Clinic, Board Member, St. Lawrence Leadership Institute
Board Trustee, St. Lawrence Valley Renewal Housse, Board Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
St. Lawrence County Legislator, 2002-2010
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (7)
End Citizens United
Equality New York
Feminist Majority
Indivisible 435
Move On
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
NYS AFL-CIO
End Citizens United
New York State Union of Teachers
National Institute of Reproductive Health
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
ActBlue
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (6)
ActBlue
End Citizens United
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers
Off The Sidelines
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Disagree
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 Disagree
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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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.
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It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
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It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
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Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
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More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
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Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
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Additional regulations are needed to prevent climate change.
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Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
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The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
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Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
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Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
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Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
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People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
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I support sanctuary cities.
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It is OK for Congress to exempt itself from compliance with laws applicable to all citizens.
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I support the death penalty.
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Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
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The United States should protect its sovereignty from the United Nations.
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The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
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I voted in these primaries and general elections:
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Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
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What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
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What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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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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How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
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What role should government play in boosting the economy?
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What changes should be made to the tax code?
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What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
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How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
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What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
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E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
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Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
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