Raymond Kinney
Democrat | Missouri
Candidate Profile*
Liberal
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Raymond Kinney
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 31
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Cass Midway High School, Cleveland, diploma, 1980
longview Community College, lee's summit, assoctiates, 1994
WORK & MILITARY
US Navy, E-4, 4
AFFILIATIONS
First Baptist Church Sweet Springs Mo, Deacon
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Mayor, 5
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State Rep., 1
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 (3)
Missouri AFL-CIO
*SEIU HCII
United Auto Workers
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Teamsters local 41
Teamsters local 541
UAW local 541
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)
International Brotherhood of Teamsters (2020)
International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (2020)
Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations (2020)
Service Employees International Union (2020)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Disagree
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 the life of the mother is at stake. And as a result to rape or incest.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
That would depend on the budget implimented at that time.
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.
Disagree
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.
Disagree
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?
It means to me that the Government, on any level, cannot implement laws or regulations limiting the practice of any religion. Excluding practices that may break current laws over the health and safety of other citizens. And that the Government cannot establish any religion as an established United States religion.
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?
THe whole system needs to be revamped. Insurance is not the only problem with our healthcare. Cost has risen astronomically high. We need to get the cost under control. In the mean time we need to make sure everyone has access to healthcare and it not throw someone into finacial ruin.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Agree
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.
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
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone, without a criminal history, who chooses to enter our country legally should be allowed.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Agree
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.
I am a Christian who believes that as Christians we hold other Christians accountable to our beliefs. Non Christians are not held to the same standard of accountability as born again Christians. Their for we must follow the Constitution when related to laws in our country.
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 believe it is the reponsibity of our elected leaders to represent all of our constiuants according to the laws, and constitution, of the United States. At times we must represent someone who is living a life outside what we a Christians would consider appropriate. We cannot consider ourselves a free country unless we are tolerant to those who choose to live outside what we would call normal.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I don't believe educational experience is a prequisite to holding any office. Being a Missouri resident that wants to help make this state a better place qualifies me to run for this office.
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 consider myself an honorable man. Who will stand up for the people who cannot stand up for themselves. You may not always agree on my positions but I will always give you a honest answer.
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?
I believe our founding fathers made gun ownership a right. But with every right comes responsibilies. If a persons shows themselves as being irresponsible in the handling/storing of guns, or ammunition, then that right can be taken away.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Agree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Agree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
1. Labor rights 2. Child safety and education 3. equal rights
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism has been here since the beginning of this country. It has been going on far too long. Racism is a threat to domestic security. Our constitution says we all are to be treated equally under the eye of God. If you wish to go against our constitution then you are a threat to our domestic security.
