John Foley
Democrat | Colorado
Candidate Profile*
Liberal (Conditional)
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
John Foley
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 14
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Northern Illinois Unv, Dekalb Il, BA, 92
WORK & MILITARY
US Army, LTC / O-5, 1992-2015
US Marine Corps, CPL/ E4, 1984-1989
AFFILIATIONS
Scout BSA, Committee Member, Sierra Club
member/contributor
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
LIBERAL (2)
350 Colorado Action
*VoteVets.org
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)
Vote Vets
Moms Demand Action
Secure PERA
Southwest Council of Carpenters
350 Colorado
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE*
*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
No Answer
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
No Answer
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
No Answer
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
No Answer
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.
No Answer
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.
No Answer
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
The Issue of Abortion should be subject to a national referendum.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
The Issue of Abortion should be subject to a national referendum.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
No Answer
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
No Answer
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
No Answer
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
No Answer
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I would cut the pay of Congressmen.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I would cut the pay of Congressmen.
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.
No Answer
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.
No Answer
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.
No Answer
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.
No Answer
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
No Answer
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
No Answer
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
No Answer
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
No Answer
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
I follow Thomas Jefferson on the issue of the separation of church and state.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
I follow Thomas Jefferson on the issue of the separation of church and state.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
No Answer
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
No Answer
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Health care in and always has been a national security issue and I would treat it as one.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Health care in and always has been a national security issue and I would treat it as one.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
No Answer
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
No 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.
No Answer
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.
No Answer
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.
No Answer
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.
No Answer
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Priority to immigration should be to foreign members who have aided our military abroad.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Priority to immigration should be to foreign members who have aided our military abroad.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
No Answer
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
No Answer
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
No Answer
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
No Answer
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
No Answer
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
No Answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
My spiritual beliefs are influenced by the Christian ethicist Dr. David Gushee.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
My spiritual beliefs are influenced by the Christian ethicist Dr. David Gushee.
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?
Somewhat Conservative
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?
Somewhat Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I was raised in a conservative Reagan/ Bush household and Career military leads to conservatism. However conservativism in America have largely been highjacked by an infestation of libertarian ideas. These libertarian ideas are largely designed to undermine the US federal government and see it fail. It is basically Neo-Confederate ideology aimed at with drawling America from the world scene and ending our superpower status.
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I was raised in a conservative Reagan/ Bush household and Career military leads to conservatism. However conservativism in America have largely been highjacked by an infestation of libertarian ideas. These libertarian ideas are largely designed to undermine the US federal government and see it fail. It is basically Neo-Confederate ideology aimed at with drawling America from the world scene and ending our superpower status.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I feel it is a civic duty for citizens to not only serve in the military but to serve as public servants and elected official.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I feel it is a civic duty for citizens to not only serve in the military but to serve as public servants and elected official.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
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
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Did not answer
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
No Answer
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
No Answer
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
No Answer
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
No Answer
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No Answer
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No Answer
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
As a owner of firearms I believe everyone should own a firearm. However restrictions on open carry laws need to be in place, due to abuses by militia groups like the Three Percenters.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
As a owner of firearms I believe everyone should own a firearm. However restrictions on open carry laws need to be in place, due to abuses by militia groups like the Three Percenters.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
No Answer
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
No Answer
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
No Answer
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
No Answer
The Electoral College should be abolished.
No Answer
The Electoral College should be abolished.
No Answer
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
1) Label the militia group the Three Percenters, an terrorist entity, (since they have leveled death threats against my campaign.) They pose a significate threat to Colorado and 2) I believe strongly in public education, it is the best tool to save the American Experiment and make us succeed as a Nation. We need public education to train our future citizens in critical subjects as Civics, the US Constitution, and Ethics. 3) Water conservation. Water is the most important nature resource in Colorado. We are depleting our water resources which will not support our economic growth in the long run. Our economic growth depends on safeguarding our water resources.
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
1) Label the militia group the Three Percenters, an terrorist entity, (since they have leveled death threats against my campaign.) They pose a significate threat to Colorado and 2) I believe strongly in public education, it is the best tool to save the American Experiment and make us succeed as a Nation. We need public education to train our future citizens in critical subjects as Civics, the US Constitution, and Ethics. 3) Water conservation. Water is the most important nature resource in Colorado. We are depleting our water resources which will not support our economic growth in the long run. Our economic growth depends on safeguarding our water resources.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism proceed the creation of the United States, but is rooted in our origin. I will refer you to "White American Christianity Is Rooted in Colonial Empire-Building" by David P. Gushee 07-21-2020, in the Christian faith journal "Sojourners". This racism continue to this day and still poses a threat.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism proceed the creation of the United States, but is rooted in our origin. I will refer you to "White American Christianity Is Rooted in Colonial Empire-Building" by David P. Gushee 07-21-2020, in the Christian faith journal "Sojourners". This racism continue to this day and still poses a threat.
