J.C. Crossley
Republican | Missouri
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
J.C. Crossley
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Representative, Dist. 34
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
(Candidate did not provide)
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Lees Summit Bible Church, Elder Board, Former High School Sunday School Teacher, Former Youth Group leader, Now serve in the nursery
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (4)
*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
Missouri Right to Life
*National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Missouri
*Make Liberty Win
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Missouri Fraternal Order of Police, Missouri Right to Life
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Aaron McMullen (2022)
The 100 PAC (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Missouri Alliance (2022)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I don't believe that there is a circumstance where it is okay to take an innocent life.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I don't believe that there is a circumstance where it is okay to take an innocent life.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
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.
Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Government should only collect enough tax to fund only the services it was created to provide.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Government should only collect enough tax to fund only the services it was created to provide.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Government should carefully spend tax revenue in providing the services it was created for.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Government should carefully spend tax revenue in providing the services it was created for.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
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
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
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
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
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?
Make our borders secure. We should know everyone that comes into our country. The lack of keeping track of who was in our country lead to in part 9/11.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Make our borders secure. We should know everyone that comes into our country. The lack of keeping track of who was in our country lead to in part 9/11.
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
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
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?
Anybody the wants to become part of the fabric that makes up this great nation. If they don't want to assimilate and become part of us ,then they must be against us.!
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anybody the wants to become part of the fabric that makes up this great nation. If they don't want to assimilate and become part of us ,then they must be against us.!
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
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
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
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
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
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.
Scripture teaches that the Lord Jesus Christ accomplished my redemption through His death on the cross as a representative, vicarious, substitutionary, Sacrfice; and all who believe on Him are justified solely on the basis of His shed blood. Scripture teaches that the Bible is to be my guiding principle in faith and practice.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Scripture teaches that the Lord Jesus Christ accomplished my redemption through His death on the cross as a representative, vicarious, substitutionary, Sacrfice; and all who believe on Him are justified solely on the basis of His shed blood. Scripture teaches that the Bible is to be my guiding principle in faith and practice.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
As with the border, we need to know who is voting.
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
As with the border, we need to know who is voting.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Paper ballots, voting in person on Election day, voting machines should have the same security as ATMs, absentee voting in person only. If unable to physically go to voting place make special arrangements for those voters
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Paper ballots, voting in person on Election day, voting machines should have the same security as ATMs, absentee voting in person only. If unable to physically go to voting place make special arrangements for those voters
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No, the racism that exists is to divide us as a nation, it is manufactured.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No, the racism that exists is to divide us as a nation, it is manufactured.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
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
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
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?
To protect our borders, to punish evil, and reward good.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To protect our borders, to punish evil, and reward good.
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
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).
The only place I am on record is a Q&A with the KC League of Women Voters.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
The only place I am on record is a Q&A with the KC League of Women Voters.
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
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 would like a smaller, a less intrusive government, we need to return to a self governing people. Thomas Jefferson said " My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from to much government." I agree. My priorities would be reduce the size of government, ensure that government is responsive to the citizens, reduce the burden of taxes.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I would like a smaller, a less intrusive government, we need to return to a self governing people. Thomas Jefferson said " My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from to much government." I agree. My priorities would be reduce the size of government, ensure that government is responsive to the citizens, reduce the burden of taxes.
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
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
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, guns are not the problem. I grew up in Lees Summit, It was commonplace to see rifles and shotguns in the back window of pickup trucks, there were no shootings, no one broke the windows and stole the guns. The problem is not the guns, the problem is people and no amount of laws are going to change people hearts bent on destruction.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None, guns are not the problem. I grew up in Lees Summit, It was commonplace to see rifles and shotguns in the back window of pickup trucks, there were no shootings, no one broke the windows and stole the guns. The problem is not the guns, the problem is people and no amount of laws are going to change people hearts bent on destruction.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
