JR Taylor

Democrat | South Carolina

Candidate Profile

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BIOGRAPHY

Name

JR Taylor


Party

Democrat


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 38


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

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WORK & MILITARY

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AFFILIATIONS

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Race

ENDORSEMENTS

LIBERAL (4)

United Auto Workers

Moms Demand Action

Center for Freethought Equality

Planned Parenthood Votes South Atlantic

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Catawba Central Labor Council (a chapter of AFL-CIO)

OTHER INFORMATION

Candidate Interview. The Arena YouTube. 11 Jul 2024. 20:19 min.

Candidate Interview. Frogmore Stew with Grace Cowen. 24 May 2024. Begins at 12:40 minutes.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Under circumstances discussed between a patient and a medical professional. Legislators have no place in these decisions.

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 Disagree

Chemical abortion drugs have already been proven safer than some OTC medicines and requiring an in-person consultation is simply a barrier to providing proper healthcare.

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

Strongly Disagree

ALL healthcare should receive the same access to funding.

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Agree

I believe that a person has a right to decide to die with dignity at the time of their choosing, especially when facing long-term, prolonged health problems.


ECONOMY

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Agree

What is your position on the minimum wage?

While I believe the minimum wage is too low, the correct legislation is not to double or triple it immediately This will is a temporary measure to a long-term problem. Better planning for adjustments should be put in place.

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

Yes


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

Churches should be subject to the same rules and laws that apply to any other business or volunteer organization. Churches are not above the law.

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

Strongly Agree

Choosing to operate a business in public, requires serving the public. If you choose to discriminate, you may make your business private and by appointment only.


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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

B.

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

To protect the public.


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

Agree

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

The United States' relationship with every country is important. Whether they are enemies or allies does not dictate importance.


IMMIGRATION

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

Neutral

We need to remember what the United States was founded upon and find a way to meet the promise this country has always offered while maintaining our safety and security.


EDUCATION

The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.

Strongly Disagree

Voucher systems should not come from public school funds.


VALUES

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Disagree

Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.

Agree

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

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.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I believe in everyone's right to choose their spiritual and religious beliefs and values for themselves and that everyone should respect the same choice for others.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.

Agree


EQUALITY

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

Racism is one of the largest domestic threats facing the United States. Just look at the cases against the hate groups on Telegram.

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

Agree

The wording of your question is inflammatory. I believe that calling something CRT does not mean it does not exist; merely you want to incite hate. Racism is hate.

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 Disagree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.

B

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Nuclear


ABOUT YOU

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

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To serve it's public

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


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Agree

Most police budgets are inflated and I have the knowledge and skills to prove it after writing numerous state contract for police equipment.


2ND AMENDMENT

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

Training and licensing should still be a requirement. The licenses can be free and the training also, but there should be a requirement to store and handle guns safely.

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

No

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