Kent A. Morrell

Republican | Tennessee

Candidate Profile

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BIOGRAPHY

Name

Kent A. Morrell


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Senator


Incumbent

No


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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.

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.

Agree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

In the rare circumstances when a qualified physician determines the life of the mother is at real risk.


ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

Neutral

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?

By balancing the tax payments with the demographic changes in our society and leveraging private investment accounts to provide more options to citizens.

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

1. Foreign aid. 2. Unnecessary agency spending. 3. Redundant government programs.

Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?

If you rent the money - you must pay it back. Government funded payoff of student loans would be a hidden tax on those that choose to be financially responsible. Provisions should be made for those who cannot legitimately repay the debt, similar to our approach to bankruptcy.


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.

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?

This means the Church is separated from the corruption of the government. It is a blessing to the Church that the government is relegated to the affairs of Man.


HEALTHCARE

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.

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?

Remove the progressive legislation that created a mutually advantageous relationship between business and government which has driven up the costs in our healthcare industry. Establish free market principles for healthcare service by removing failed progressive policies. We should be focused on moving our healthcare system to a free market standard. A free market would decrease prices.


NATIONAL SECURITY

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Agree

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?

Promote modernity in Muslim communities and promote the benefits of living in peace. Insist on the separation of government from religions as stated in our Constitution.


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.

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.

Agree

Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.

Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Immigration should be limited to those that can add to the economic and social development of America. Under limited circumstances, we need to accept small numbers of political refugees - if they can be self supporting in our social welfare system.


EDUCATION

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Disagree


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

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.

Follower of Christ devoted to our constitutional system of government while recognizing every person is a gift from God.


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?

Conservative

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

https://www.kentmorrell.com/ https://www.kentmorrell2020.com/

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?

Please visit https://www.kentmorrell.com/ and https://www.kentmorrell2020.com/


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Neutral


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

The 2nd Amendment is a RIGHT and ONLY when someone's mental health demonstrates a clear and present threat to the community should be we even consider abridging this fundamental right.


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.

Agree

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

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. Healthcare reform and treatment options for patients. 2. Criminal justice reform. 3. Promotion of free market economics.

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

Yes - Racism is a direct threat to domestic security. Law Enforcement leadership has failed America by taking on foolish programs like the war on drugs which has resulted in racial disparities and a focus on crimes that do not have a victim. We do not have equal justice in our land - as we should.

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