Damien Matthew Peter Mockus

Republican | Texas

Candidate Profile

Conservative (Conditional)

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Damien Matthew Peter Mockus


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist.38


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

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WORK & MILITARY

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AFFILIATIONS

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Race

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (1)

Texas Conservative Party

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

Planned Parenthood should be disbanded or dissolved

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Strongly Disagree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Abortion is a sin period and should be treated as such I do understand can be possible event when the mother is at risk of losing her life and I suppose this is an uncommon exception


ECONOMY

Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.

Strongly Disagree

The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.

Strongly Agree

Our Governments wasteful spending of tax payer money is not only illegal. But one of the many problems within Washington DC I will change

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

Tax codes need to be rewritten in a bill or law as to what not only what government CAN spend tax payer money on. But furthermore what they can NOT use tax payer money on this includes social security


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Agree

this is a constitutional right and needs to be enforced and protected

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

What should be the relationship between the church and the state?

other than separation between the two, nothing


HEALTHCARE

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

None this is a perfect example of an unconstitutional government over reach

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.

personally I do NOT like any of these but since no E none of the above I will go with C


NATIONAL SECURITY

With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.

C and American government needs stop sending tax payer money to the 3rd world corrupts nations that they continue do so with

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

this is the compete opposite America needs to protect Israel and we need to uphold our Judean Christin faith based that our great nation was founded upon

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

well for starters secure the southern border duh!


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

this Presidential administration has proven will not do anything to secure the southern border, Which leads me to say we as Texans should abolish the federal border and customs and Texas and each state should be allowed to created own system and line of security forces as needed

State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.

Strongly Agree

I believe this can be expanded because apparently it is NOT working

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

we have enough immigrants for now thanks to Joe Biden


VALUES

Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Disagree

we are born either a boy or girl, who cares what yours or others sexual orientation is especially from legal standpoints

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

the public education system is failing our children and needs a complete overhaul and oversight

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Catholic raised individual with strong conservative values. I also believe we strongly need to protect the United States Constitution and our rights that our Founding Fathers have fought and died for


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

please I have show my ID for beer or even spray paint now even you can show ID to vote

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

well here in Texas I believe we did what needed to be done!


EQUALITY

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

yes in ways that some people just can not let the race cards go unfortunately


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Strongly Agree

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


ABOUT YOU

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?

Very Conservative

I am running for US Congress because of our governments excessive abuse of power of politicians not upholding their oaths to office and in short our government messed with the wrong business owner in 2020

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

well since the media had told me won't print my official press release I have yet to have any interviews or media reports

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

Yes unfortunately had a felony arrest in 1999 and was granted a deferred adjudication and probation was completed in December of 2002

What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

I am a deaf small business owner and the only candidate in Texas new 38th congressional district that never took orders yet gives them!


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Strongly Agree

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Strongly Agree

not only need funds for the officers and the support staff. but continuation of education and training especially with new technology, new weapons and physical training improvement


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

NONE its bail reform if a criminal has a gun and uses it in a crime then the punishments and fines etc need to be greatly enforced. this is especially critical for repeat offenders

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree

its not their fault what so ever. I run someone over with my truck you can't sue Chevy!

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