Harold Spradling
Republican | Oklahoma
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Harold Spradling
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
Corporation Commissioner
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
NWOSU, Alva, M.Ed., 1996
NWOSU, Alva, B.S., 1993
SWOSU, Weatherford
WORK & MILITARY
Cheyenne Arapaho Tribes, Substance Abuse Director, 14
Oklahoma Dept. of Education, Teacher/Counselor, 8
C & A Tribes, Child Protecion Worker, 2
OKLA Dept of Mental Health, Social Worker I, 3
AFFILIATIONS
Wes Watkins campaign, field worker, Hamp Baker campaign
field worker, John Ashcroft (Missouri), field worker
Ed Brooke (Massachusetts), field worker, Major Church Denomination
Ordained Minister
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Corp Commission, 2018
State Representative, 1994
Race
Previous Races
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Neutral
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Neutral
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.
Neutral
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
When my child or relative is in danger of death. Or after that loved one of mine has made such a past decision and taken such action.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Agree
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?
The elected official should never support a bail-out that enhances the financially solid corporations or individual who has contributed and basically "owns" the candidate. These billions should be monitored by honest and impartial persons.
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.
Neutral
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.
Neutral
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Neutral
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?
Total separation when using the term "Politics" or "religion". In the early republican debates of 1916. Fourteen participated. When asked about religion all but one stated an adherence to the Christian Faith. One did not and neither did he pledge to support the chosen candidate. Our politics and our economy are in a shambles! We must have believers leading our government. (OKlahoma has such) America has been great because of our past choices but now many are sacrificing or modifying their own faith for the false promises of an unbeliever.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Agree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Personally, I don't need it. At age 86, as a hobby I do physical work every day from installing doors and windows repairing roof laying floors, building fences etc. BUT others are less fortunate. I want the best care possible for them. I spent many years covering my mouth because of bad teeth. No one should live with such an easily mended problem. There are the disabled in my family. So healthcare should be adequaggte and accesibele to all.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Neutral
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 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 Disagree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
My relatives were vilified as OKIES as many went to California in the dustbowl days. Their descendants are now highly educated and leaders in that State. If God has blessed we Oklahomans as I know He has why should we not give them the same opportunity to be blessed.
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.
Neutral
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Neutral
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
First of all. Spiritual beliefs are the most personal part of one's life. This question should not be relevant to my or anyone's campaign. But in the name of transparency here is an answer. All people should approach the Creator with humility. Political leaders are not to be praised or worshipped, especially those whose shallow religious connections are for self-aggrandizement. I have proudly called myself Evangelical but that term had been compromised today for political purposes. Evangelical means to go into all the world and lead the lost to Christ. As a young minister I established three different congregations. None were based on political activism, even though through religion have met those of the Eisenhower and Nixon families.
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?
Moderate
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I was taught moderation in all things. I am fiscally conservative as opposed to the present administration who is conservative in name only. I have proudly called myself a conservative but that label no longer has meaning in politics. On foreign matters I am not an isolationist. Our successful economy depends on interchange of trade and ideas. On immigration I have a child who has lived in Berlin, Tokyo, Bangkok and smaller cities overseas. I have a granddaughter who has lived in Singapore. Our brilliant adopted son has Japanese/Chines heritage and the grandchildren are Korean. Immigrants have made America great.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Credits or degrees from eleven different universities. A lifetime of various careers from construction to gospel ministry, from grocery bagging to computer programming to self-taught geology. School teacher and Professional Counselor. Full time employment from age 14 to age 84. Corporations Commission related: I worked for Frisco Railroad. In the oil field I have been a roughneck, a roustabout and a developer of productive wells. I have discovered and promoted a drilling technique of drilling in fault line areas and continue to receive remuneration from that. I have served as Landman in three states and 26 counties in Oklahoma. I have been homeless; impoverished as a family man when my young children had to illegally rewire our home to get the lights back on. As to Utility companies: NO CHILD SHOULD EVER COME HOME TO A DARK HOUSE WHERE THERE IS NO TELEPHONE, GAS OF WATER...(mine have!)
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 may be heading into a storm. But I have no fear in being honest. In 2916 with only three weeks to campaign after retiring on June 1st and with expenditure of less than a hundred dollars, my candidacy of over 60,000 votes caused the run-off of the Incumbent. I became his C0-Chair and made speeches all over Oklahoma. Bob and Dana are real statespersons and I want to join their team. I have seen corruption in the past in this office and it will never be so in my term.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
No guns that are specifically designed or promoted by the NRA with the sole purpose of killing another of God's creation. (Wartime and Police Action is excepted.) I have a major in Law Enforcement and have never fired a handgun...don't need to. Psalms 91 God is my refuge. I do not fear the arroes or bulliets that fly by night. If an intruder pointed a gun at me I don't want to take the fatal shot. I am ready to meet my maker, he or she may need another chance for atonement.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Neutral
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Agree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Corporation Commissioners do not make laws. They advise and work with elected legislators.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I am not paranoid. Part of the year I live in a mixed neighborhood. If I feared those of a different race I would be in hiding all the time. I pity and pray for those who live in fear. In my family there are Jewish, Native American, Asian and Hispanics and a little Black blood. I want them to be treated with respect and fairness. Racism breeds hate and destroys the haters purpose in life. Jesus never taught hatred of races. I have taught Native American Studies. Sixteen years of my life were spent serving the Cheyenne Arapaho Tribes (child protection and substance abuse counseling)and I love these people.
