Jamie Pope

Republican | Louisiana

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Jamie Pope


Party

Republican


Election Year

2023


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist 65


Incumbent

No


Links

Jamie Pope websites FacebookXInstagram

EDUCATION

Denham Springs High School, Denham Springs

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

East Baton Rouge Republican Women, Member, Central Baton Rouge Republican Women

Associate Member, Baton Rouge Citizens for New Louisiana, Director

BREC Zoo Advisory Committee, Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

Race

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (2)

Health Freedom Louisiana

Louisiana Right to Life

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

State Republican Party Organizations (2022)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

Article from Citizens For New Louisiana: A few bills we’re watching – May 22, 2023 By Jamie Pope

Jamie Pope Interview on the Cajun Conservative

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

None.

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


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

Eliminate the State Income tax and cut a myriad of businesses taxes to make Louisiana a more business-friendly state to foster economic growth and job creation.

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

Welfare Programs: I would advocate for a careful review of welfare programs to ensure they are effectively helping those in need while also encouraging self-sufficiency. By implementing stricter eligibility criteria and promoting work requirements, we can reduce dependency on government assistance and allocate resources more efficiently. Government Bureaucracy: Streamlining government agencies and eliminating redundant administrative positions can lead to significant cost savings. By reducing bureaucracy, we can operate more efficiently while delivering essential services to the public. Non-Essential Programs: Evaluating the effectiveness and necessity of various government programs is crucial. We should prioritize funding for programs that directly benefit our citizens and contribute to economic growth, while scaling back or eliminating those that do not show tangible results.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly 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

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

None.


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.

C

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

None.


NATIONAL SECURITY

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.

Strongly Disagree


IMMIGRATION

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?

Currently, we should halt immigration until we secure the southern border. Once we stop the Southern invasion, we can discuss paths for legal immigration to be resumed and streamlined in certain areas.


EDUCATION

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

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

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 born-again Christian. John 3:16.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

I would propose bills to move Louisiana to a stricter photo ID criteria alike to Mississippi and Arkansas.


EQUALITY

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

No.


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

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?

the general purpose of government is to uphold individual liberty, protect private property rights, and ensure the security and well-being of its citizens. Government should provide essential services such as maintaining law and order, safeguarding national sovereignty, and promoting a conducive environment for economic growth and personal responsibility.

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?

Very Conservative

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

A simple search of my name can deliver the results you are asking for. I have not hid my fight to make Louisiana a great state to live.

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?

Once elected to the Louisiana state legislature, my foremost priorities will center on propelling our state towards unparalleled prosperity. I am fully committed to eliminating the state income tax, providing much-needed relief to our citizens and fostering an environment that encourages economic growth and individual success.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

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

Agree

No one in this country is above the law. If the officer acted in line with department policy, he should be voided of prosecution. If he acted outside of policy and the law, he should be punished. End of story. I will not get behind the baseless attacks on police officers for simply doing their job and keeping us safe.

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?

None.

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

Strongly Disagree


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

Gambling should be limited to existing forms and should not be de-regulated or expanded.

Agree

Children should be protected from sexualization on the internet, in public schools, and in the public libraries

Strongly Agree

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