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


Links

Rueben Dockery websites
Rueben Dockery phones Rueben Dockery emailYouTube

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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