
John Hearton
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
John Hearton
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 8
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, Economics, 1989
Jack Welch Management Institute, Herndon, VA, MBA, 2016
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
NRA, Member, Gun Owners of America
Member, Rotary Club, Volunteer (Clean-up)
Brevard Zoo, Volunteer (Planting Oysters), Marine Resource Council
Volunteer (Bridge Clean Up), Under the Bridge Ministry, Volunteer (Feeding Homeless)
PADI, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
N/A
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
N/A
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
https://www.heartonforcongress.com/endorsements
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (5)
Donald Trump (2024)
Make America Great Again Again (2023)
Save America (2023)
State Republican Party Organizations (2023)
Michael Waltz (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
SELECTED FINANCIAL SOURCE DOCUMENTS
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Our declaration of Independence state "Life, liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. There is no Liberty nor Pursuit of Happiness without Life. I believe there are much better options to preserve Life over killing babies.
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Neutral
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
In the rare case of critical health issues where the mother would die.
Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?
No. I don't believe that more federal government is good at all.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Defund/Eliminate all Unconstitutional departments. Many departments were established without the States providing enumerated powers to the federal government. This would reduce costs ... You don't provide near enough room for this answer.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Strongly Agree
Like a redistribution of wealth, this is a redistribution of debt. The debt doesn't magically go away. I feel that any person in government that causes debt to increase (historically or in the future) should be responsible for that debt, including their estates.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
There are some environmental issues. Many of which caused by government. Some areas need to be cleaned up. It's called personal responsibility. But making up some alphabet soup to hide monies or create bigger organizations is not a good thing.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
It means that someone doesn't know their History. The intention from our founding fathers was that there be no State Sponsored Church. Afterall, that's what they were escaping at the time.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Neutral
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.", "Judge not lest ye be judged"
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
NONE !!!
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. However, it should sunset over time. There are many other options for health care than the standard corrupt Big Pharma and Big Insurance, and Big Hospital.
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) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
I know it all too well.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes. For multiple reasons to include ties to the Holy Land, Access to Middle East, etc.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
Slower birth rate due to massive inflation and cost of living concerns. Having a single income household is almost obsolete, yet when I was young, it was the norm. In addition, Abortion of convenience has lead to lower birth rates as well. Not to mention the pay sucks for the military. (Note: My Son and Son-in-law are both military).
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Should be our #1 priority right now
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
None until we get rid of the illegals that are here. After that, they have to be capable of taking care of themselves and come in through the correct way.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
ABSOLUTELY! It is Unconstitutional
VALUES
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
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I'm a Christian and this is a calling to protect our God given rights for our future generations.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Disagree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear and Coal
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?
Very Conservative
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To "establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity."
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
NO
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
NO
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Disagree
9 is fine
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
"Shall not be Infringed" ... Gun Laws don't protect people. Gun laws just harm law abiding citizens and keep these citizens from their Constitutional rights.
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