Red Maryland Candidate Survey: Johnny Ray Salling for Congress, District 2

Red Maryland

on February 4, 2020 at 6:00 pm

Name
Johnny Ray Salling

Age
58

Office Sought and District
Maryland 2nd Congressional District

Education
2 years of college and three years in the army

Career/Occupation
Maryland State Senator

Political Experience
Elected to Maryland State Senate

Website
http://www.sallingforcongress.com/

Social Media Accounts
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jraysalling/

Why are you running for office?
We want to continue to make American Great again

How do you plan to win?
Reaching out to the people and listening to their concerns and working with the people and working for the people. I have pre-existing name ID from being a State Senator and what I have done for the State, I would like to continue to do in Congress.

Who do you consider your political role model, and why?
Ronald Reagan who was the man who did the job and did it right.

What is your favorite book about politics and policy, and why?
The bible, because it is the word of God and it is pure.

What will be your top priority in Congress?
Public Safety and reducing crime in our communities.

What is the biggest issue facing your district?
Crime is a major problem in Maryland Congressional District 2

What are the three biggest issues facing our country?
Protecting our borders, the opioid crises, and crime

What is your position on life issues? (abortion, assisted suicide)
I am against assisted suicide and I am pro-life

What is your position on taxes, spending and the federal deficit?
I am against taxes and I am for a balanced budget

What is your position on gun rights?
I am a NRA carrying card member and I am for the 2nd amendment for our people.

What is your position on the legalization of marijuana?
I have no problem with medical, I am against legalization

What is your position on trade?
We need to continue to build on it and have more exports then imports.

What is your position on foreign policy and military issues?
We need to protect not just our country and its best interest but we need to protect our allies especially Israel.

What is your position on the impeachment of President Trump?
I am totally against the impeachment of President Trump. The President has done a great job for our county.

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

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