
Laurie Cardoza-Moore
Republican | Tennessee
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Laurie Cardoza-Moore
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 63
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
KD CONSERVATORY COLLEGE OF FILM AND DRAMATIC ARTS, Dallas, Associate of Applied Arts, 1987
Latin University, Los Angeles, Honorary Doctorate, 2015
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
World Council of Independent Christian Churches, Special Envoy to the UN and Deacon, National Religious Broadcasters NRB
Member, Williamson County Republican Party, Member
PJTN, President/Producer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Tennessee Textbook and Instructional Materials Quality Commission, 2022
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Williamson County School Board, 2017
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
Janice Bowling
Michelle Bachmann
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)
Cong. Michele Bachmann
TN State Senator Janice Bowling
Henry Headden- Carpenter Bus Sales
Randy Harris - That’s Printing
J Thomas Smith - Attorney
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (6)
Committee to Defend the President (2021)
Eric Cantor (2014)
Marsha Blackburn (2016)
Randall "Randy" Fine (2022)
Ted Cruz (2016)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
Cardoza-Moore completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection Survey in 2022.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Life of the mother.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
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?
I support moving to a flat tax.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Anything that is unconstitutional.
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 Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None!
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.
D
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None!
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Remove individuals from the nation who have ties to known terrorist groups like CAIR.
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
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?
Citizens who legally apply and can show that they can contribute to the wellbeing of our Republic.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
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
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I’m a Bible believing Christian who embraces the Hebrew roots of the Christian faith.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Require Federal ID for voting and return to paper ballots.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
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
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Protect our sovereignty and ensure our borders are safe from foreign and domestic threats.
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
For the sake of time, my website at PJTN.org encapsulates my position.
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?
I’m a Constitutional Conservative and will not compromise those values articulated in this questionnaire.
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 Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
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