Lucus Faulk

Other | South Carolina

Candidate Profile

Leans Liberal

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Lucus Faulk


Party

Other


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 1


Incumbent

No


Links

Lucus Faulk websites
Facebook

EDUCATION

Timberland High School, St.Stephen, Class of 2014

WORK & MILITARY

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AFFILIATIONS

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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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Race

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Disagree

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

Neutral

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Any in which the mother or medical professional(s) deem necessary.


ECONOMY

Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.

Agree

The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.

Agree

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

Did not answer


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

Agree

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

Neutral

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

They should be kept separate.


HEALTHCARE

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

Only in circumstances when the vaccinations actually prevent individuals from acquiring a disease.

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.

B.)


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.)

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

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

Agree

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

Did not answer


IMMIGRATION

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

Agree

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.

Neutral

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

ALL. However, all must enter legally.


VALUES

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

Agree

Sexual orientation, but not gender identity.

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.

Southern Baptist


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Increased poll workers to hasten ballot count & ensure voter integrity.


EQUALITY

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

Disagree

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

In some parts of the nation, because they can influence negative behavior from fellow Americans in the area in regards to the issue.


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

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

Neutral

I believe no oil extraction methods should take place offshore.

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.

B.)


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?

Moderate

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

Did not answer

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?

* Increased wages for the working class & increased benefits for Social Security recipients. * Remove all unnecessary funds in foreign spending/investment & instead invest them in domestic programs that benefit American society. * Achieve affordable prescription drug prices & healthcare for all Americans. * Repair America's rural infrastructure.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Neutral

It would depend on the actions and circumstances of each case.

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

Neutral

It would depend on the program.


2ND AMENDMENT

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

Well reviewed background checks which include social media.

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

Strongly Disagree

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