
Rueben Dockery
Independent | Tennessee
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Rueben Dockery
Party
Independent
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 21
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Walden University, Miniaapolis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2015
Trevecca Nazerene University, Nashville, Master of Education, 2004
Fisk University, Nashville, B.A. History, 1991
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Building Families and Communities Missions Incorporated, Founder/Executive Director, Dockery Christian Academy
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Metropolitan Nashville- Davidson County Council At-large, 2019
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Abortion should be a very last medical resort to save the life of a mother who is struggling in childbirth.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Abortion should be a very last medical resort to save the life of a mother who is struggling in childbirth.
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.
Strongly Disagree
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?
no changes should be made to the 2017 tax code enacted.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
no changes should be made to the 2017 tax code enacted.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I would reduce spending on social programs that do not have a demonstrated track record of success.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I would reduce spending on social programs that do not have a demonstrated track record of success.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
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?
Under absolutely no circumstance should the government close or in any manner restrict a church's operations.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Under absolutely no circumstance should the government close or in any manner restrict a church's operations.
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.
In general, healthcare should be provided in the private sector, with the exception of indigent care supplemented by the government.
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.
In general, healthcare should be provided in the private sector, with the exception of indigent care supplemented by the government.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Vaccination is a personal choice for adults. However, those imposed on children attending public schools and suggested by pediatricians to parents are most appropriate.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Vaccination is a personal choice for adults. However, those imposed on children attending public schools and suggested by pediatricians to parents are most appropriate.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Perhaps the first and most measure is to maintain a secure border.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Perhaps the first and most measure is to maintain a secure border.
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
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
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?
Anyone seeking to immigrate to America should do so by following established immigration laws and processes.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone seeking to immigrate to America should do so by following established immigration laws and processes.
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.
I am a man that is guided by the word of God and righteous principles.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a man that is guided by the word of God and righteous principles.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
None
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
None
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
While society can not legislate morality, there are laws in place to keep racism from being a threat to anyone.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
While society can not legislate morality, there are laws in place to keep racism from being a threat to anyone.
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) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.
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) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.
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 work in the best interest of those who give it consent to exist.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To work in the best interest of those who give it consent to exist.
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?
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Q2g7fBPUAs
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Q2g7fBPUAs
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 am happy to serve the constituents of the 21st Senatorial District of Tennessee.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I am happy to serve the constituents of the 21st Senatorial District of Tennessee.
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?
I am convinced that Tennessee's public safety measures related to gun safety are sufficient and would be open to reconsidering them when and if necessary.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I am convinced that Tennessee's public safety measures related to gun safety are sufficient and would be open to reconsidering them when and if necessary.
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
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