Chris "Mookie" Walker

Republican | West Virginia

Candidate Profile

Conservative (Conditional)

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Chris "Mookie" Walker


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 2


Incumbent

No


Links

Chris "Mookie" Walker websites FacebookXYouTubeInstagram

EDUCATION

United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, B.S., Engineering, 1988

WORK & MILITARY

United States Air Force, Brigadier General, 40

AFFILIATIONS

Republican Party, Member, Clarksburg Classical Academy

Chair of the Board, Virtual Preparatory Academy of West Virginia, Chair of the Board

Nitro Preparatory Academy, Chair of the Board, Stand Togther Against Racism and Radicalism in the Services (STARRS)

Board Member, Clay Center of the Arts and Sciences of West Virginia, Board Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

Race

OTHER INFORMATION

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

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.

Strongly Agree

To answer the question as asked, I do support strict regulation of chemical abortion drugs. However, I am passionately pro-life and would urge anyone to seek life-affirming options when faced with an unplanned pregnancy.

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

To save the life of the mother.

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?

Roe v. Wade was wrongfully decided. Abortion is a state issue, and that's where it should stay.


ECONOMY

What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?

The American people are terribly overtaxed. I'm in favor of reducing the federal tax burden wherever possible, and I support financial literacy programs for young people to incentivize saving and investing.

Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.

Strongly Agree

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

To me, separation of church and state means protecting the freedom of religion and the freedom to worship from the federal government. Americans deserve to worship however they please.

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

Strongly Disagree


HEALTHCARE

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

For vaccines that have been thoroughly tested and proven to be safe and effective, certain government institutions and schools, like the military and service academies, should be allowed to mandate vaccinations.

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. We must meet our obligations to fund Medicaid and Medicare. More broadly, we must approach the healthcare issue with an eye toward ensuring all Americans are covered, but a medicare-for-all option is unaffordable and would lead us down the road to socialism.


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 expended enormous blood and treasure on foreign conflicts all around the globe. We can't abandon our role as the indispensable nation, but equally, we must not be the world's policeman. I spent my entire adult life deploying overseas. It's time to do some nation-building right here at home.

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Absolutely. Israel is the only democracy in that part of the world and our strongest ally in the region. Without Israel's military and economic strength, regional skirmishes may have spiraled into global conflicts. It's critical that America stand with Israel in her time of need.

What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?

Wokeism—plain and simple. I've seen it firsthand as a career military officer. We are focused on social experimentation rather than war-fighting. That's a recipe for losing.


IMMIGRATION

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

Strongly Agree

Build the wall.

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

Anyone with the will and determination to get here legally, just like my parents who were immigrants from Jamaica.


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


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.

My beliefs come from the scripture. I don't like when politicians and media personalities distort the scriptures to fit their agendas. My self-worth comes not from a title, but from being a friend, public servant, and a follower of Christ.


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?

Coal and nuclear. The Biden Administration's radical climate agenda is killing American jobs and destabilizing the energy grid. It needs to stop.


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?

Conservative

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To protect citizens and their rights and to protect the sovereign territory of the United States.

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.

Strongly Disagree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Strongly Disagree

I strongly support law enforcement. In Congress, I will Back the Blue.


2ND AMENDMENT

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

None. We already have laws against the criminal use of firearms. The way to stop bad guys with guns are good guys with guns.

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