Jennifer Ferguson
Independent | Washington
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jennifer Ferguson
Party
Independent
Election Year
2014
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 10
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Chapman University, JBLM, MA, 2006
Evergreen State College, Tacoma, BA, 2004
Tacoma Community College, Tacoma, 2003
WORK & MILITARY
Madigan Army Medical Center, Psych Intern, 1
Mainz Army Housing, Assistant Mayor, 1.5
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AFFILIATIONS
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Social Action Chair & VC, Chaplin, Homelessness, Into His Chambers Ministries
Minister, St. John TMI, Children's Church Asst. Dir, Praise Team, Evangeli
Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer, PTA in University
Various leadership positions, University Place School District 10 yr Advisory, Team Member
University Place Soccer Ass, President, Chamber of Commerce
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
U.S. Representative D-10, 2012
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Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Claudia Thomas Ph.D (former Mayor of Lakewood)
Ret SSG Bryce W. Henriksen
Diana Tognazinni Ph.D
Dr. Charles & Shauna Weatherby
Dr. Edward Williams
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 are the key to national prosperity.
Strongly Agree
2. It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Disagree
3. The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.
Agree
4. Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry of persons into the country.
Strongly Agree
5. The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) should be repealed by Congress.
Strongly Disagree
6. Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Neutral
7. Marriage is a union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
8. Efforts to bring Islamic law (shariah) to America do not pose a threat to our country and its Constitution.
Strongly Disagree
9. Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
10. Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions when these are not economically feasible.
Neutral
11. More restrictive gun control laws are needed now to protect public safety.
Neutral
12. The founders established pure democracy in the Constitution because they believed that it is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.
Agree
13. People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
14. The federal government should establish nationwide standards (such as Common Core) for high-school graduation.
Neutral
15. What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers within the Constitution?
Man has the propensity to dominate and control. When man has power he typically desires more power which can and often does breed corruption. Our forefathers thus created three branches to over see the other and maintain a balance in power thus eliminating one person or one branch monopolizing and abusing power.
16. Briefly list three (3) political or legislative issues of most concern to you, and explain why each is important to you.
1) Military and Veterans: My family extends 4 generations of military service. It took 30 years for my brother to obtain 100% after being paralyzed during a military maneuver. My son is still suffering stomach problems after being home since 2006.I listened to VA psychiatrist lie to Sen. Murray during a Senate hearing on why PTSD is diagnosed differently in the civilian sector versus the military. After volunteering 2500 hours with our soldiers at Madigan in the Intensive Outpatient Program in less than 13 months and telling Congress about the closure of the program which sparked a Congressional hearing. After a year with more lies, I have to make sure our soldiers, veterans, and families are taken care of. 2)I love seniors as I was raised by my father and grandmother after my mother died of cancer. Social Security is not negotiable. It was paid for and is due. 3)Education/jobs-without it one can not have food, clothing and shelter or have the means to take care of a family.
17. Should abortion be allowed under extenuating circumstances? If so, what circumstances?
Yes. What the person having the abortion feels. I do not believe in abortions but I have the choice. god gave us free will and who are we to take that away. Yes, it is murder and murder is a sin, so is a little white lie or accidently taking someone's pen. It is still a lie and still stealing. God told us not to judge and he gave us free will. this question is judging and removing free will that individual will have to answer to self and to God. I do not believe it is a legal issue but a moral and value issue that we have no place in.
18. 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, voters; Supreme Court and Congress are equal.
19. Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God created the earth and all things in it. I believe in the bible from genesis to Revelations.
