Kathy Landing
Republican | South Carolina
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Kathy Landing
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 1
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
College for Financial Planning, Denver, CO, M.S., 2005
Duke University, Durham, NC, B.S., 1983
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Operation Smile, Board Chair, Board Member, Volunteer, Hibben United Methodist Church
Finance Committee, Substitute Organist, SC Society of Mayflower Descendants, Treasurer
Congressional Medal of Honor Museum, Founders Society (Contributor), Greensboro Crisis Pregnancy Center
Speakers Bureau Volunteer, East Cooper Republican Club, Member
Greater Lowcountry Republican Club, Member, Charleston County Republican Women's Club
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Mount Pleasant Town Council Member, 2 1/2
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (5)
*Catherine Templeton
House Freedom Fund (HFF)
Jim DeMint
*Randy Neugebauer
Right Women PAC
OTHER (4)
*John Kuhn
*Lin Bennett
Republican Mainstreet Partnership PAC
*Tommy Hartnett
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Right Women PAC
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (5)
John Sidney McCain (2008)
Mitt Romney (2013)
North Carolina Leadership Fund (2020)
Timothy E. Scott (2019)
WinRed (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
North Carolina Leadership Fund (2020)
Republican Main Street Partnership (2019)
WinRed (2020)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
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.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I would support any legislation that reduces the number of abortions in our country. I also would strongly support any legislation to eliminate or block any federal funding for abortions. I am 100% pro-life.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
We need to require that the Federal government restore all the money that was "borrowed" out of the SS Trust fund, and ban it from touching it again other than for SS benefits.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Eliminate all redundancies in federal government agencies and offices. Through natural attrition reduce workforce. Shift any work done at the Federal level that should be handled by States, where citizens needs are better understood. Repeal & replace ACA using free market solutions to reduce costs. Refinance US debt for long-term with current low rates.
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
I do not support any debt forgiveness on the back of our taxpayers, unless the individual is working in a taxpayer provided public service capacity such as the military, first responders, and teachers as part of their compensation package for long-term retention.
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.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Government should not dictate how individuals should believe and how they worship. This does not mean that all public institutions should ban any form of religious expression; on the contrary, religious expression is an important element of culture and should be protected as part of the 1st Amendment.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Repeal and replace ACA, and introduce free market solutions that can greatly benefit everyone by lowering costs. These include interstate competition for healthcare insurance, transparency of reasonable and customary costs, enhancement of health savings plans, and tort reform.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
We need to secure our borders both physically & through stronger immigration laws. We should provide for a continuing superior military including the Reserves & National Guard to protect our homeland. I support encouraging economic investment in our Muslim allies to help deter radicals from taking advantage of poverty to recruit members & spread their hate. This can be through corporate or private investment, not taxpayer dollars. If the necessity arises to act outside our borders, we should first use whatever technology is available to send a clear message. Only in an extreme case should we resort to "boots on the ground" to risk American lives on foreign soil. In such an instance the mission must be clear, defined & have a goal of victory & completion. We should support our local law enforcement by providing the tools needed to protect our citizens with open communication between different agencies to be able to investigate suspected terrorist activity.
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.
Strongly Agree
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Strongly Agree
Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
America is a country of immigrants. The Rule of Law dictates who can enter our country, and anyone desiring to visit or live in our country should be allowed as long as they apply through the proper channels, follow the guidelines and adhere to all laws.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a lifelong Christian and strongly support the Biblical Worldview as outlined in the US Constitution based on the Judeo-Christian ethic. My ancestors were persecuted and died for freedom of religion, and I believe that my life should emulate their sacrifice.
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?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
https://www.kathylanding.com/meet-kathy https://www.kathylanding.com/important-issues https://www.kathylanding.com/videos
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
We need adults in Congress to solve problems without any hidden agenda and help President Trump clean out the swamp. My life experiences combined with 35 years of financial planning have prepared me to serve the American people and represent the 1st District of SC in a way that can accomplish much and make them proud.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I totally support the US Constitution and the 2nd Amendment is very clear on this subject.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
1. Propose a bill for term limits for members of Congress 2. Propose a bill requiring passing a full, balanced budget every year, followed by an Amendment to the Constitution requiring a balanced Federal budget. This should include a contingency or "rainy day" fund for unexpected emergencies including pandemics. 3. Propose a bill that all legislation be straightforward, address the issue needing to be solved, and short enough in length to be thoroughly vetted by the American people and legislators before being voted upon. Call this a "Transparency bill."
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I do not condone any form of racism, period. Racism is a threat to domestic security, and claiming racism is often used as a threat as well. If we use the 14th Amendment as our guideline, we will know racism when we see it and be able to expose it and hopefully someday eradicate it.
