Red Maryland Candidate Survey: Jim Arnold for Congress, District 7

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Name
James C Arnold

Age
53

Education
Graduated from St. Mark School in Catonsville in 1980; Graduated from Mount Saint Joseph High School in Baltimore in 1984 and Loyola University in Baltimore in1989

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Career/Occupation
Business Owner Master Plumber/Gas Fitter

Political Experience
None

Website
www.jarnold2020.com

Social Media Accounts
facebook page: jarnold2020

Why are you running for the 7th District seat?
New Direction is absolutely needed. The old ways of leadership have failed the people of Md. District 7. We must demand and expect better of our elected leaders, and not be expected to settle for less!

How do you plan to win the general election?
Strong Grassroots effort

Who do you consider your political role model, and why?
Abraham Lincoln: He presided over the most difficult time in our nation’s history. He ended slavery. He kept the Union together.

What is your favorite book about politics and policy, and why?
“Ben Carson’s America the Beautiful: I have a strong admiration for Dr. Carson. He is truly an amazing man, who embodies the spirit of the American success story.

What will be your top priority in Congress?
Direct All of my efforts to the people of Md. District 7 to help improve their lives at home.

What is the biggest issue facing the 7th district?
“Safety & Security First”: reducing murders, crime, violence, and drug addiction

What are the three biggest issues facing our country?
Immigration, Strong Economy, National Security

What is your position on the impeachment of President Trump?
Opposed

What is your position on life issues? (abortion, assisted suicide)
Against Abortion and assisted suicide

What is your position on taxes, spending and the federal deficit?
Advocate of the recent federal tax cuts. We need real spending controls. The federal deficit is out of control. I am for a balanced budget amendment.

What is your position on gun rights?
Advocate of the Second Amendment

What is your position on the legalization of marijuana?
Against

What is your position on trade?
I support the President’s positions on the renegotiation of prior bad trade deals. We need to continue our efforts to push hard to seek a better trade deal with China for the long term benefit of the U. S.

What is your position on foreign policy and military issues?
Strong National Defense, but work hard to End Endless Wars

Would you support the passage of the Human Life Amendment?
Yes

Would you support the passage of the Balanced Budget Amendment?
Yes