Patricia Causey

Democrat | Tennessee

Candidate Profile

Leans Liberal

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Patricia Causey


Party

Democrat


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 95


Incumbent

No


Links


EDUCATION

University of Memphis, Memphis, Masters in English

WORK & MILITARY

Southwest TN Community College, Professor of English, Retired

AFFILIATIONS

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

House of Representatives--District95, 2-year term

Race

OTHER INFORMATION

"Patricia Causey Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits," from termlimits.com, August 4, 2022.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Abortion should be allowed in case of rape and/or incest and lift threatening illneses

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

Agree

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?

AT THIS NONE

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

Frivolous activities deemed necessary executive privilege

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Agree


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

Agree

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

during pandemics, epidemics, and any life-threatening circumstance


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.

Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer funded programs are necessary.

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

In circumstances where the lives of others are endangered/communicable diseases


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

Continuing Homeland Security and extensive background searches run eytensiv background checks. observe suspected culprit,

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.

Disagree


IMMIGRATION

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

Agree

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

persons seeking asylum and some refugees


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Agree


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Agree

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

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

Neutral

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Neutral

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I believe in equal rights for all humans


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

at the present time; none


EQUALITY

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

Yes. Racism has created racial profiling illegal work ethics, discrimination in housing, education etc.

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

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.

B

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

Agree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To insure civility among the peoples.

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?

Lean Liberal

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

MY party affiliation, voting practices and my overall views of what democracy means to human existence.

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 an educator who is interested in the future, which are the children who need to be well-educated by adults who have also been well-educated regardless of their means


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

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

Neutral

At times, departmental policies should be brought into question and/or reviewed.

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

Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

Did not answer

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

Neutral

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