Jack Truman
Democrat | Missouri
Candidate Profile*
Leans Liberal
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jack Truman
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 4
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Minnesota State University, Mankato, MFA Theatre, 2022
Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, BS Business, 1994
WORK & MILITARY
U.S. Army, NBCNCO, 3
AFFILIATIONS
Candidate did not provide
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.
LIBERAL (1)
*Greater Kansas City Building and Construction Trades Council
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Moms Demand Action
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
State Democratic Party Organizations (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I support a woman's right to choose. Period.
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Choose not to answer
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I need to educate myself on this before making an answer
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Choose not to answer
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Agree
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
They should be separate. Separation of church and state. Period.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
No requirements. Period.
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.
A
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.
Choose not to answer
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Choose not to answer
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
No comment. I need to educate myself on this further before making a decision.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
All immigration laws need to be followed. If not, we should eliminate the immigration system.
VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Agree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Choose not to answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am spiritual and belief in a higher force. New Thought, Christian Science, Unity and New Age fit in best with my spiritual beliefs.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Choose not to answer
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I'm not a politician. When elected, I'll need to form a team for everyone to work together to make political changes with issues like this.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. I'm a liberal conservative. More needs to be discussed about this.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Choose not to answer
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).
I'm a liberal conservative. Most people don't know what that means. That means I have conservative roots, but am open minded. I grew up in a conservative part of Missouri. Conservative roots are in my blood. However, I've been in the entertainment business for over 35 years and am very liberal and open minded. For example, I'm a veteran. Because of that, I am a strong military supporter. However, even though I support our military and right to bear arms, I'm a firm supporter of Gun Control. Assault weapons are not guns. They're weapons. They're designed for war use, not for hunting and protecting ourselves.
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?
My number one priority is protecting and serving our children. Being a college professor and very health conscious, Education and Health are top priorities for me. Children are our future. Protecting and serving them are at the top of my list. Close behind on my list of priorities are protecting a woman's right to choose, having gun control, and protecting and best serving both veterans and seniors
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Neutral
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Neutral
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Assault weapons need banned. They're weapons designed for war. They're not guns. This would be a great start.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Agree
