Elizabeth McLeod
Independent | Tennessee
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Elizabeth McLeod
Party
Independent
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
U.S. Senator
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Opp High School, Opp, AL, High school Diploma, 2000
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, Bachelors of Science in Bus. Admin - Accounting, 2004
WORK & MILITARY
LBMC, CPA; Manager, 3
Warren Averett, CPA; Manager, 11
Various CPA firms, Staff Accountant, 2
Mercedes-Benz United States International, Purchasing & Finance Intern, 3
AFFILIATIONS
Walton Area Chamber of Commerce (Walton Co. FL), Vice Chair of Events, Walton Area Chamber of Commerce (Walton Co. FL)
Board of Directors, Emerald Coast Community Cares Foundation (FL), Treasurer & Board of Directors
Junior League of the Emerald Coast, VP of Funding, Board of Directors, Junior League of the Emerald Coast
VP Elect, Funding, Alaqua Animal Refuge, Treasurer and Board of Directors
Walton Co. Quality of Life & Beautification Commit, Chair
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
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?
We must address this topic with the utmost due care; for from God's bestowed Right to Life flows every remaining right. For too long, our legislators' have issued dangerous legislation erroneously "defending" a women's "civil right" to control her "body." Opposing "Pro-life" legislation is just as dangerous to the affirmation of God's bestowed Right to Life. Defining by which date "life legally begins" within legislation, we affirm that government, not God, gives the Right to Life; consequently, government thereby controls all rights. Abortion must be carefully defined as a life-saving/sustaining medical procedure determined by Mother's active MD/Physician; upon referral to a specialized MD, procedure performed in a surgery/hospital facility; parents' have ultimate decision to accept diagnosis and procedure. We must defend the Right to Life for ALL - the unborn LIFE AND the mother. No women should fear Loss of Life while creating 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?
It's all about options. SSA is bankrupt AND rote with mismanagement/fraud. We each lose millions on our extorted "investment," and the employer portion would be better spent giving raises to its employees. NO benefit is received for amounts "contributed" to SSA; however, up to 80% of benefits are taxed if we are considered "rich." SSA benefits are required at eligibility age, regardless of the need. In modern day, many Americans have invested wisely throughout life, and SSA benefits aren't "needed." As such, we should allow an "Opt" out of receiving benefits. By opting out, a taxpayer would receive a deduction in an equal amount to that which would have been taxable had it been received. As a wise CPA, I advise clients to never spend $1.00 to save $0.37; your lose $.63 - SSA would benefit from giving up the $.37 tax revenue not to payout the $.63 on the $. This would allow the fund to cover those dependent on SSA now, AND implement provisions for PRIVATE investment for future gen
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Did not answer
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
The student loan fiasco has driven the uncontrolled increases in higher education costs. There are only a handful of circumstances in which your tax dollars should pay for any college tuition and fees: 1) To provide our military veterans with a college education; and, 2) To reimburse education costs for current government employees. Not everyone wants or needs a college education, master's degree or a PhD. And, no one should be forced to pay for another's desire/want.
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?
Did not answer
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?
We must first deal with the source of our bad health, or "affordable" healthcare will remain nothing more than an empty campaign promise. We possess our own, very powerful, personal healthcare system; science calls it the "Immune System." Fed biologically engineered food, taken chemical medicines, and absorbed harmful radiation floating around in/outdoors - we've literally driven our immune system into a frantic self-attack causing LT chronic illnesses. Investing in a Healthy America, we must rebirth organic as the STANDARD in food supply; the same organic quality given to mankind at creation. An organic food supply must be affordable and assessable to ALL Americans. The FDA, USDA, EPA and FCC must be held to ethical and moral behaviors; approving poisons and harmful exposure levels must stop. Finally, work with the private sector to regulate best practices: increased risk pools (similar to PEOs), in/out network fee ceiling, offer personalized insurance bundle options, etc
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?
Did not answer
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?
We all need a God check here. He recently checked me on this one, too. When God commands "Be kind to foreigners because you were once foreigners yourself," not just once, but includes it in his renewed covenant - you can be assured He is serious. This, however, does NOT mean to allow every person, regardless, in the USA. His commandment was meant to be kind to those who mean NO harm. Immigration reform is a must, and its time for Conservatives to recognize God's commandment and apply it according to the Biblical examples of those who did it correctly (ahem, King David). Being kind to those who are seeking a better life, refuge, and are not TERRORIST, we need to make it easier to immigrate to the USA. This would, like David, win our future neighbors loyalty - people are coming to the USA fleeing policies like the liberal ageneda...they don't want to be forced into the same policy once here.
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.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
By the grace of the Heavenly Father, I have been saved. Though I did not and do not deserve this gift, God loved me (and others) so much that He sent Jesus to shed His Holy blood, so that I could be made righteous in God's eyes. Praise Him - I have been adopted into God's family through the reception of His Holy Spirit. From the Spirit, I praise Him for sanctifying me daily so that I can live by His Word daily. It's by His Spirit and Word that I am following this call to run for office. The Christian family has suffered from the spiritual warfare of the enemy, and his command as the ruler of the world has swept our nation, dividing the country as well as His Church. As an American, I can proudly proclaim that I am first a Christian. We must protect that right.
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.
The videos on social media platforms: Facebook & Youtube. Additional videos to come along the way. See campaign website for written support.
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?
Did not answer
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?
Guns do not kill people. Evil exists within a person, and evil people kill. The 2A is not limited (the Bill of Rights weren't limited in restricting government). We need to be tougher on actual crime, and enforce consequences to actual crime. Too many times, we have tried to be "merciful" without applying "merciful discipline." We need to be tough on crime and penalties, institute restorative programs within the prison system in an effort to ensure public safety once the person reenters.
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?
These are equally important: 1 - Pass legislation that holds government accountable to We, the People. Government officials should be subject to the same level of crimes/penalties that you and I are. They've skirted charges for breaching the fiduciary duty to the American people, and they should be subject to the same judicial/criminal process of all Americans (and not its own bodies ethics committee). 2 - Complete tax overall - government is not a charity, its role/power is limited, and you work hard for your income - you should keep it. Government should not extort your hard work to assume power that comes from your $$. 3 - Reform government agencies such that they are held accountable for upholding its purpose...performing the due diligence for We, the People (USDA, FDA, SEC, FCC, EPA, etc.)
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Did not answer
