Brad Staats
Republican | Tennessee
Candidate Profile
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Brad Staats
Party
Republican
Election Year
2012
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 5
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
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ENDORSEMENTS
OTHER (2)
Can Do Conservatives
National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors, Congressman Southerland
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
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OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
1. Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self interest into the fairest and most productive economic system there is, and is the key to national prosperity.
Strongly Agree
2. Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry of persons into the country.
Strongly Agree
3. It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
4. Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
5. Marriage is a union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
6. Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
7. The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.
Strongly Agree
8. Efforts to bring Islamic law (shariah) to America pose a threat to our country and its Constitution.
Strongly Agree
9. U.S. disarmament entailed in President Obama’s defense budget cuts will endanger our national security.
Strongly Agree
10. Pure democracy is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.
Strongly Agree
11. Who has the primary responsibility to be sure children are properly educated?
Family
12. Should abortion be allowed under extenuating circumstances? If so, what circumstances?
No, life begins at conception.
13. Based on the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, please arrange the following entities, starting with the highest source of authority, and continue the list in descending order of authority, skipping any that do not apply: Academia, Congress, Constitution, God, Industry, Media, Professional Sports, Supreme Court, Voters.
God, Constitution, Supreme Court, Voters, Industry, Congress, Academia, Media, Professional Sports.
14. What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers within the Constitution?
The fallen nature of man and realizing that man needs to be governed and have guidelines.
15. Please list your educational, military and vocational history, and any church and civic leadership positions held, and political positions held or sought.
BA in English Lit from Oral Roberts University, Minor in Music from Oral Roberts Univeristy, Formerly Director of Sales/Marketing for IRIS Networks, Major Account Executive for Qwest Communications, Regional Carrier Account Manager for XO Communications. Presently the President and CEO of ConsulTel, LLC and Security 4 You, LLC. We teach Sunday School and Classes for high school at Cornerstone Church in Madison, TN and are currently the Republican Nominee for US Congress in Tennessee's 5th district.
16. What charitable, educational, religious, or political organizations have you been affiliated with as a member, contributor, or volunteer?
Fellowship of Christian Students, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Cornerstone Church Youth Staff, Oath Keepers, 912ers, Young Republicans and now the Tea Party organizations.
17. Please list, up to six (6) in number, the endorsements (groups or individuals) you would most like to promote.
National Right to Life, National Rifle Association, Religious Freedom Coalition, American Family Association
