John Barker

Republican | New Jersey

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

John Barker


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 2


Incumbent

No


Links

John Barker websites
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EDUCATION

Thomas Edison State College, Trenton, NJ, BS(AST), 2004

Union County College, Cranford, NJ, AS, 1994

Elizabeth General Med. Ctr. School of Radiology, 1992

WORK & MILITARY

US Army, Specialist 4, 1983-1985

New Jersey Army National Guard, 2LT, 2001-2005

AFFILIATIONS

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Life Member, American Legion

Member, Regular Republican Organization of Berkeley Township, Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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Race

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

WinRed (2022)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

WinRed (2022)


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

Why should having an abortion absolve anyone from personal responsibility? If abortion is legal, and someone chooses to have one, it should not become the American Citizen's liability.

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

Strongly Agree

Individual choice. This is America.

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Rape (including incest), to save the mother (if that is her wish), or if "abortion on demand" remains the law--> everyday is kill your baby day. The Democratic Party must be so proud.


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

The government should cut spending in order to reduce every problem in America. Runaway spending is crippling the Country. Cutting spending is a top priority for National prosperity.

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

H.R. 25: FairTax Act of 2021. (Sponsor: Rep. Earl “Buddy” Carter (R) Georgia). Google it.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

Agree

Religious freedom is the primary reason that the United States was founded. This right should be protected as all US Constitutional rights are.

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

Strongly Disagree

No business, or person, is obligated to provide any service, to anyone.

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

Congenial, absolutely.


HEALTHCARE

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

Scientifically proven necessity. Not the false, misleading, coercion manipulated lies that spew from the current administration.

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.

C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.


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) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger.

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.

Neutral

I do apologize, but the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, which began 1948, can not be solved in any 500 letter questionnaire response.

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

Strongly Agree

Doesn't anyone watch the news anymore?

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

Profile. And close the borders.


IMMIGRATION

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

Strongly Agree

Build the wall. Higher. Add moat. <-- joke...… Just finish the wall.

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

Ah, it's the law, so......

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

US Immigration Law followers. People who would be proud to be American. People who respect the American tradition, and the American flag.


VALUES

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

Strongly Disagree

Too vague and non-scientific.

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

Strongly Disagree

CRT and CRT-like curriculum are racist and it hurts minorities the most.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I have what is usually referred to as conservative values. Tradition, family, patriotism are core concepts in my life. I will keep my spiritualities to myself. (As should be the right to all.)


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

Never. Ever. VALID PHOTO ID REQUIRED! Also, one day to vote. Election day. The 1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday in November. Photo ALWAYS required.

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Photo ID required. All votes cast and counted on Election Day, the 1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday in November.


EQUALITY

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

Strongly Disagree

I do not know any slaves. I am not a slave owner.

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

Racism, like all social issues, will always be some threat to our security. However, I believe that US citizens are more united, regardless of skin color, than the Demarcates and MSM would want you to believe.


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

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

Strongly Agree

The entire world revolves around energy. The United States must be the world leader. America must be energy independent.

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. (Remember, the question states "closest to your view", so don't go nuts if you disagree. ) (<-------another joke.)


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?

Conservative

I would have said "very conservative" but I do lean quite a bit Libertarian sometimes. Go figure.

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

https://ballotpedia.org/

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

N/A

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

Veterans First! According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the current number of HOMELESS veterans is approximately 40,000. This is a national disgrace. I will end it.


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

ALL law enforcement MUST have qualified immunity

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

Strongly Disagree

Funds to mental health and community programs are necessary, and needed. These funds should not be redirected from police. That's insane.


2ND AMENDMENT

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

Background check. Then Concealed Carry should be Federal Law.

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

Strongly Disagree

If no malpractice is done by the gun manufacturer and/ or dealer, there can be no right to sue.

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