David O. Cooper
Republican | Kentucky
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
David O. Cooper
Party
Republican
Election Year
2023
Election
Primary
Race
Governor
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
American National University, Florence, Associates of Business Management, 2016
WORK & MILITARY
KY Army National Guard, Sergeant First Class, 22, still serving
AFFILIATIONS
Cinderellas Closet, Godfather, Summit Church of Christ
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Anthony Hudson - presidential candidate
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Rape, Incest, risk of life of mother or permanent damage to a life sustaining organ of the mother.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Rape, Incest, risk of life of mother or permanent damage to a life sustaining organ of the mother.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
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.
Neutral
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Everyone should pay the same percent with zero loopholes.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Everyone should pay the same percent with zero loopholes.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Fix the pension, I am the only candidate w/ a plan and I have released it on my FB group page.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Fix the pension, I am the only candidate w/ a plan and I have released it on my FB group page.
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.
Disagree
Republicans are for small governments and not being all up in businesses business. I also think customers should respect owners beliefs and if people were more respectful of one another, we wouldn’t have to answer questions like these.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
Republicans are for small governments and not being all up in businesses business. I also think customers should respect owners beliefs and if people were more respectful of one another, we wouldn’t have to answer questions like these.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None. They can not.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None. They can not.
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 along with private healthcare options but no other taxpayer-funded programs.
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 along with private healthcare options but no other taxpayer-funded programs.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
When the vaccinations prevent 100% known global killer illnesses and diseases AND the vaccinations have went through the tedious, required testing process that takes several years to complete through the FDA to ensure it is safe for the people.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
When the vaccinations prevent 100% known global killer illnesses and diseases AND the vaccinations have went through the tedious, required testing process that takes several years to complete through the FDA to ensure it is safe for the people.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Get out of Islamic countries that hate us, stop funding countries that hate us, focus more on our own country and the domestic threats we have within.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Get out of Islamic countries that hate us, stop funding countries that hate us, focus more on our own country and the domestic threats we have within.
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.
Agree
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?
Anyone, everyone. But it needs to be made cheaper for people, and less red tape/bureaucracy. Have them come to America with either a plan so they don’t come here and become homeless or have agencies available at in processing stations to help get jobs and affordable places to live, get them a physical to check for diseases, and again, make it cost a little less. They should know how to speak English because if I were to move to France, I believe it is only right that I learn how to speak French.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone, everyone. But it needs to be made cheaper for people, and less red tape/bureaucracy. Have them come to America with either a plan so they don’t come here and become homeless or have agencies available at in processing stations to help get jobs and affordable places to live, get them a physical to check for diseases, and again, make it cost a little less. They should know how to speak English because if I were to move to France, I believe it is only right that I learn how to speak French.
EDUCATION
Do you support a constitutional amendment that would allow Kentucky’s educational dollars to follow children to the school of their choice?
Yes
Do you support a constitutional amendment that would allow Kentucky’s educational dollars to follow children to the school of their choice?
Yes
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I support adding gender identity and sexual orientation as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
I support adding gender identity and sexual orientation as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Disagree
I believe they were in the past but are not now.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Disagree
I believe they were in the past but are not now.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in Jesus Christ. He came to Earth and died for everyone’s sins. My values mirror the military, Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, Personal Courage.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in Jesus Christ. He came to Earth and died for everyone’s sins. My values mirror the military, Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, Personal Courage.
Parental rights are a fundamental right. Stronger legal protections are needed to ensure that parents are empowered to protect their right to direct their children’s upbringing, education, and healthcare.
Agree
Parental rights are a fundamental right. Stronger legal protections are needed to ensure that parents are empowered to protect their right to direct their children’s upbringing, education, and healthcare.
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.
Agree
I also believe in “unions” between two people who love each other.
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Agree
I also believe in “unions” between two people who love each other.
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?
This is a Secretary of State question but paper ballots only, get rid of electronic voting machines, and no mail in ballots.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
This is a Secretary of State question but paper ballots only, get rid of electronic voting machines, and no mail in ballots.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes. There is no race better than any other race. It’s no secret the United States past is a horrible one towards many races. There are many organizations that believe one race is superior than other races and although they have the right of freedom of speech, they do not have the right to be violent.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes. There is no race better than any other race. It’s no secret the United States past is a horrible one towards many races. There are many organizations that believe one race is superior than other races and although they have the right of freedom of speech, they do not have the right to be violent.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Disagree
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.
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.
Disagree
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Disagree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To protect the people defensively from other countries, making and enforcing constitutional laws, to protect the people from companies who put out false claims (kills 100% germs), who put out faulty products, and who monopolize a product. I also believe governments purpose is to help provide public goods and services.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To protect the people defensively from other countries, making and enforcing constitutional laws, to protect the people from companies who put out false claims (kills 100% germs), who put out faulty products, and who monopolize a product. I also believe governments purpose is to help provide public goods and services.
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
I claim to be the most bipartisan Governor candidate.
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
I claim to be the most bipartisan Governor candidate.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
The only thing I have is a picture of a political questionnaire result that consisted of over 100 questions that I would be happy to provide immediately upon request that placed me center right of a political grid square.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
The only thing I have is a picture of a political questionnaire result that consisted of over 100 questions that I would be happy to provide immediately upon request that placed me center right of a political grid square.
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 the only blue collar candidate. I am a leader in the KY Army NG and have been for almost 21 years, I have almost 23 years of service. The Governor is a leadership position. A leader is suppose to lead from the front, take the blame, give away recognition, be the example and bring people together… I can, and will do this. I want to work with legislation and the people and remind our legislators we work for the people, they don’t work for us.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I am the only blue collar candidate. I am a leader in the KY Army NG and have been for almost 21 years, I have almost 23 years of service. The Governor is a leadership position. A leader is suppose to lead from the front, take the blame, give away recognition, be the example and bring people together… I can, and will do this. I want to work with legislation and the people and remind our legislators we work for the people, they don’t work for us.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
If an officer does anything outside those parameters, they should be held responsible.
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
If an officer does anything outside those parameters, they should be held responsible.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
But there should be funds directed for those programs.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
But there should be funds directed for those programs.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Stop blaming the firearm, unless it malfunctions and causes harm, we need to stop blaming the firearm and start blaming the person holding it. Guns don’t kill people, people kill people.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Stop blaming the firearm, unless it malfunctions and causes harm, we need to stop blaming the firearm and start blaming the person holding it. Guns don’t kill people, people kill people.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Do you support the expansion of gambling in Kentucky?
Yes
Properly regulated, all profits going to education and local infrastructure.
Do you support the expansion of gambling in Kentucky?
Yes
Properly regulated, all profits going to education and local infrastructure.
The LGBTQ+ agenda’s advocacy for puberty blockers, biological males competing on girls’ sports teams, and allowing biological males into girls’ restrooms, locker rooms, and showers threatens the wellbeing of our children.
Agree
The LGBTQ+ agenda’s advocacy for puberty blockers, biological males competing on girls’ sports teams, and allowing biological males into girls’ restrooms, locker rooms, and showers threatens the wellbeing of our children.
Agree
