
Ed Cocchiola
Republican | Arizona
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Ed Cocchiola
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 1
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Saint Judith University, Litchfield Park AZ, DM, 1998
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
NRA, Life member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Trent Franks former US Congressman; Gary Gianadro former AZ House member
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Trent Franks (2014)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
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?
None.
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
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
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?
It means the guarantee of no religious persecution, but yet, with the Constitution of the United States, we have the right to follow the religion of our choice and attend the church of our choice.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Healthcare reform should be a patient centered, market based alternative that empowers individuals to control the dollars and decisions regarding their healthcare.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Stop all Federal and State funding to sanctuary cities. Stop funding to unnecessary studies that do not relate to the well-being or prosperity of the American people.
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
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
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Only if due process of law is followed should anyone be allowed to immigrate into the US.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Less restrictions.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Agree
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?
I would like to take my state and put it in at least the top 10 of all 50 states in mental health. I'd like to bring the issue of domestic violence into the 21st century by empaneling a committee made up in equal parts of law enforcement, clergy, and John Q citizens. For I feel that no one person or politician can deal with the issue of domestic violence. I think that only the community has the power to come up with the answer. If we could work together, from that work I could draft the proper legislation and get it passed. I feel that as a community we could solve this problem. I would also like to get law enforcement the tools they need to battle the ever growing problem with narcotics.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is always a threat, from Hitler's Germany to the Jim Crowe laws of the old South. We must be forever vigil. Carl Jasper, a German born philosopher, who himself was persecuted by the Nazis, wrote after WWII, "That which has happened is a warning. This happened and could happen again at any time."
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Facebook.com/edforld1
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I worked construction all my life and I talk to people and listen to what they say. I like to think I have an understanding of their problems. I know their wants and needs. Most folks just want to earn a living and raise a family. They tell me it's not easy. I like to think that maybe I could be of help to these people to solve their problems with the use of common sense,and in giving people what they want and need to accomplish their goals for their family and the future of our community.
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?
I am a blue collar worker, I am a Christian, a Conservative, a 54 year lifetime member of the NRA, and I believe America and the American family comes first.
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.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Truly I say you, whatever you have done for one of these, the least of my bretheren, you have done unto me. Matthew 25:40
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