Below are the unedited responses from Kerry McKennon to the Amarillo Pioneer’s candidate questionnaire for 2020. McKennon is a Libertarian candidate for U.S. Senate.
Please note: Questions from the Pioneer are in italics and the candidate’s responses are in standard type.
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What is your occupation?
Sales
What is your age?
51
What is your educational background? Please list any degrees earned, and institutions attended. You may also list any professional certifications.
Attended Texas Tech University and sought a B.F.A.
If you have a website, Facebook, Twitter, or any other online campaign materials, please list the links below.
www.mckennon2020.com https://www.facebook.com/McKennon2020/
Why did you decide to run for office in 2020?
To be a Senator that works hard to protect the freedom that we still have, fight against anyone who seeks to erode our freedom
What are your top three priorities, if elected?
Veteran's Affairs, Immigration Reform and Addressing the Opioid Crisis
Do you plan to host town hall meetings in Texas during your first term in office? Why or why not?
Yes. When not in D.C. to hear from fellow Texans
Reader submitted question: Would you support new federal campaign finance reform legislation? Please explain.
Yes to the degree that it is transparent.
Do you support term limits? Please explain.
Yes. I believe term limits encourage representatives to actually represent instead of making it a career choice.
Do you believe new gun control regulations are needed? Please explain.
No. Individuals should be able to defend themselves by any means they deem fit.
As a prospective Senator, what are your thoughts on the articles of impeachment brought against President Trump?
I believe there is a great deal of smoke. Meaning that Trump appears to be guilty of abuse of power, but is there enough proof to impeach.
Reader submitted question: What should the U.S. Congress do to reduce the national debt? Please explain.
Cuts in all foreign aid and a reduction in all programs to streamline them.
Please explain what reforms Congress should enact, if any, regarding the healthcare system.
Healthcare needs to be based on a free market system and sold across state lines.
Do you support the proposal to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border? Please explain.
No. We need to reform our immigration to make legal migration easier.
How will you work to ensure constituents can actively communicate with you about the issues, if elected?
Newsletters and an open door policy.
Are you supported by any political action committees? If so, please list your PAC endorsements.
NO
Why are you the best candidate for voters to support for the U.S. Senate?
I believe that Texans need someone independent of the duopolistic stalemate that is D.C. at the present.