Glen L. Neal Jr.
Republican | Tennessee
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Glen L. Neal Jr.
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Senator
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Halls High School, Knoxville, HS, 1969
Walter's State College, Morristown, ABS, 1981
TLETA, Nashville, Certification, 1979
WORK & MILITARY
Knox County Sheriff's Office, Captain, 1979-2017
AFFILIATIONS
Police Benevolent Association, Local Board Member / Secretary, Sons of the American Revolution
Member, Knoxville Scottish Rite, Member 32 Degree Mason
Oriental Lodge 453, Master Mason, First Families of Tennessee
Member, Sons of the Union Army, Member
Sons of the Confederate Army, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
N/A
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
N/A
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?
1-For the sake of mother's physical health or death caused by giving birth 2-When pregnancy is a result of a crime 3-Serious genetic, physical disabilities and mental defects where the child would have an unacceptable quality of 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?
Replace funds that have been robbed for non-SoSec spending. Limit benefits to citizens and eligible retirees. Take off all limits for taxable income. Eliminate frauds.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Foreign Aid Privatize TSA airport screening End fossil, nuclear electricity subsidies End EPA state and local grants End telecom subsidies End welfare subsidies
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
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
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 interfere with the establishing or practice of religion.
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, Obamacare, as soon as possible Keep employer paid plans Allow insurance companies to cross state lines to increase competition Allow tax free healthcare savings accounts Protect individuals with preexisting conditions Invest in preventative care Negotiate prescription drug costs Expand Medicaid
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?
1-Pursue terrorist to their source 2-Strengthen the counterterrorism abilities with international partners 3-Counter terrorist radicalization and recruitment 4-Isolat terrorists from financial, material and logistical sources of support 5-Protect our infrastructure and enhance preparedness 6-Modernize and integrate a broader set of U.S. tools and authorities to counter terrorism and protect the homeland 7-Secure our borders and all ports of entry against terrorist threats 8-Identify domestic terrorist, radical Islamic ideologies and other violent ideologies so not to undermine the American way of life 9.Eliminate centers of state-like governing institutions within their safe havens 10-Hold leaders accountable for their actions 11-Thoroughly vet immigrants from countries of possible radical Islamic ties
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?
Establish a merit based entry system Removal of unlawful entrants to make way for lawful entrants Humanitarian
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
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 Christian, a Protestant, a Methodist having a belief in God and acceptance of Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior.
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.
I am a lifelong Christian, Republican, Capitalist, Individualist, advocate of American exceptionalism, moral universalism, anti-socialism, anti-communism with a great respect for American traditions, patriotic supporter of the rule of law and our Republic's Constitution.
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 tenth generation American and a seventh generation Tennessean. I have spent my life in Tennessee and I share my homegrown values with the majority of Tennesseans. I am an honest trustworthy person of sound integrity and high moral values. I have much in common with most Tennessean and look forward to working for you in Congress. Thank you for your support.
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?
The only valid restriction is the Second Amendment to the Constitution
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.
Neutral
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?
Border security and immigration reforms Term limits and campaign finance reforms Trades and technical training
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is active and prevalent throughout American society. Centuries of socioeconomic inequalities continue to divide the white Americans and Americans of color. Inequities in access to good education and jobs are prominent factors in the continued racial tensions. People of color are being subjected to greater rates of incarceration and violent encounters with police. Better access to quality education will lead to better jobs and a place in mainstream America subsequently reducing incarcerations. More training for law enforcement in racial and ethnic sensitivities will lower violent encounters with individuals of color. All people who make up our society should be more tolerable of one another reducing tensions between groups.
