
Clenard H. Childress Jr.
Republican | New Jersey
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Clenard H. Childress Jr.
Party
Republican
Election Year
2023
Election
General
Race
General Assembly Dist. 34
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Nothern Baptist School Of Religion, Newark, Associates, 1988
WORK & MILITARY
Virginia Beach, Virginia, NE Regional Director of Life Education and Resource Network, 1996 - present
The New Calvary Baptist Church. Newark, NJ, Senior Pastor, 1989 - present
Acme Institutional Foods, Hawthorne, NJ, Sales Representative, 1988-1992
Sexton Foods, Engelwood, NJ, Sales Representative, 1985-1988
J&S Clark Food Service, Middlesex, NJ, Sales Representative, 1983-1985
Acme Institutional Foods, Sales Representative, 1977-1982
Acme Institutional Foods, Newark, NJ, Warehouse supervisor, 1974-1976
AFFILIATIONS
Life Education And Resource Network, Reginol Director
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
New Jersey Right To Life
OTHER INFORMATION
Jersey 1st TV candidate forum
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Personal Conviction none: rape and incest and the life of the mother legilation I would support
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Their eugenic practices have done far more harm to women than any other institution
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Hermain Cain 9%personal , 9%federal and 9%Corparate
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
The fradulent "green house" spending
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Agree
iVoterGuide Notes:
Candidate notified iVoterGuide that the intended answer to this question should have been ‘Strongly Disagree.’
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
WHat would warrent a true emergency which have yet to have.
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. (c)
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Presently NONE!
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Educate our own people of the dangers therof and havong a strong military
iVoterGuide Notes:
Candidate notified iVoterGuide that the intended answer to this question should have been ‘Educate our own people of the dangers therof as well as having a strong military.’
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Strongly Disagree
Crucial we be supportive of Isreal and protect its boaders.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
All citizens suffering genuine political persecution
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
The only way to shift the culture back to normalcy
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
John Adams, The constitution was made for a moral and religious people
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Clearely a means to subvert our youth
iVoterGuide Notes:
Candidate notified iVoterGuide that the intended answer to this question should have been ‘Strongly Disagree: Clearly a device to subvert our youth to a Marxist perspective and hatred towards white persons.’
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe Jesus Christ is Lord And King and I embrace the principles of the Bible
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
some exceptions due to technical problems could be allowed then verified later
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Paper Ballot to back the computer
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
The perpetuation of racist narritives is a domestic security issue
iVoterGuide Notes:
Candidate notified iVoterGuide that the intended answer to this question
should have been ‘The perpetuation of false racist narratives is a
domestic security issue.’
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Disagree
Reperations should be given to institutions that would vet the persons who would receive the beniofits especially in education
iVoterGuide Notes:
Candidate notified iVoterGuide that the intended answer to this question should have been ‘Disagree: Reparations should be given to institutions that would vet the persons who would receive the beniofits especially in education.’
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
Energy Sufficiency
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Serve, and protect our freedoms and secure our republic
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/may/17/are-you-woke-to-black-genocide-in-america/
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
NO
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
You keep putting the same people in expecting a different result. "Stop The Insanity" I am Reginol Director of The Lufe Education And Resource Network amd High School Health Teacher. A Adovocate of Parents Rights and School Choice which will definetly lower Taxes.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
Police must police the police, they know the bad apples.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
enforce the laws in place.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Disagree
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