
J. Christopher Johnson
Democrat | Louisiana
Candidate Profile
Liberal (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
J. Christopher Johnson
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2021
Election
Special Primary
Race
US Rep 2
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Dillard University, New Orleans, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, 2019
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Mobilizing Millennials, Founder & CEO, New Orleans Youth Alliance
Fellow, CK Life, Board Member
On Track to Career Success, Advisor, The Skin You're In Campaign
Advisory Board Member, nolaHYPE, Advisory Board Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Hashim Walters, Youngest Candidate for Mayor-NOLA
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.
Strongly 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?
Circumstances should not be considered when regulating abortion because the government should not have a say in it. Women are individuals and reserve the right to do what they choose to do with their bodies without governmental interjection.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Agree
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?
I will support the Social Security 2100 Act sponsored by Congressman Larson of Connecticut.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
The government needs to legislate a wealth tax and stop riding the backs of those who need assistance most. Recovering the economy seems to always be dependant on the lower and middle classes.
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
Funding is provided for public education for K-12. It is unfortunate, people are suffering from student loan debt and can't get a house because of it. I support the cancellation of all undergraduate student loan debt. In order for people to be better contributors to the economy, one must have access to funds. The job market is demanding advanced education and the government should assist in providing accessibility to a higher education.
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?
I do not support religious beliefs infringing on what is right, just, equal, and equitable. Discrimination is not acceptable under any circumstances.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Agree
I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I support Obamacare expansion and medicare for all. I do not wish to eliminate privatized insurance; however, I do want to provide a government option to healthcare.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Neutral
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
There isn't great threat of Islamic terrorism as there is domestic terrorism. The travel security measures after 9/11 aided in prohibiting an attack being done by those who've entered the country after that date.
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
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished.
Strongly Agree
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
Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
America is a welcoming country and I support immigration for those who do not post a threat to everyday life. Our country guarantees asylum and we should honor that.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that 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.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I identify as Christian. My faith is knowing that there can always be better.
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 Liberal
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
-Medicare for All -Reallocation of Police Funding -Monetary reparations for black people
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 am not bought and I am not for sale. I am here for Louisiana's 2nd!
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I support background checks for gun ownership as well as mandatory training and certification. Too many lives have been lost due to guns being in the hands of the wrong people.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
Neutral
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Agree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Agree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Agree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
-COVID relief extended three months after the pandemic -Sanctuary developments for the unhoused community -Housing, employment, and public accommodations protections for trans people
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is the cancer that seems to keep growing in the United States and white supremacy is what's spreading it. There is domestic terror in the United States simply because other's wh
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