Tara E. Nelson
Democrat | Indiana
Candidate Profile
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Tara E. Nelson
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2012
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 4
Incumbent
No
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CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
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ENDORSEMENTS
OTHER (4)
United Steel Worker Local 3261
Indiana AFL-CIO
Indiana State Building and Construction Trades Council
Joe Bowman.
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations
State Democratic Party Organizations
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.
Agree
2. Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry of persons into the country.
Agree
3. It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Agree
4. Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
No Answer
5. Marriage is a union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Disagree
6. Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Neutral
7. The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.
Agree
8. Efforts to bring Islamic law (shariah) to America pose a threat to our country and its Constitution.
Agree
9. U.S. disarmament entailed in President Obama’s defense budget cuts will endanger our national security.
Disagree
10. Pure democracy is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.
Agree
11. Who has the primary responsibility to be sure children are properly educated?
Parents, Community, Government
12. Should abortion be allowed under extenuating circumstances? If so, what circumstances?
Yes, and should not be limited by laws that delay
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.
Constitution
14. What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers within the Constitution?
The overpowering of the church and dictatorship of England.
15. Please list your educational, military and vocational history, and any church and civic leadership positions held, and political positions held or sought.
U.S. Congressional Candidate 2010, 2012 President - Southaven Villas 2005-2012 St. Ann's Catholic Church of Lafayette, IN Project Manager Professional (PMP) Certification Computer Office Administration Certification Bachelor equivalent working twelve years at two Fortune 500 companies (IT Project Manager)
16. What charitable, educational, religious, or political organizations have you been affiliated with as a member, contributor, or volunteer?
American Cancer Society United Way Lafayette Chamber of Commerce Girl Scouts of America Eastern Star - Hope Chapter 5 Indiana Farm Bureau Indiana Democratic Party Project Management Institute Southaven Villas
17. Please list the six (6) most important endorsements (groups or individuals) of your current candidacy.
Indiana AFL-CIO Indiana State Building and Construction Trades Council United Steel Workers United Auto Worker IBEW Alexa Nelson, my daughter
