Brian Lenney

Brian Lenney was born in Corona, California. Lenney earned an associate degree from Riverside Community College in 2002, a bachelor's degree from the University of North Dakota in 2007, and a graduate degree from Biola University in 2010. Lenney's career experience includes working as a self-employed copywriter and consultant, a marketing manager with Millionaire Publishing, and a columnist with Townhall Media.[1][2][3]

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Idaho State Senate

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I was born in Southern California as was my wife. We moved to Nampa, Idaho in 2010. We homeschool our four kids and are very active in the local community. I have a B.A. in Political Science and an M.A. from Biola University. I'm focused on individual liberty more than national sovereignty and politically line up close to Rand Paul.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Fight for medical freedomFight for school choiceFight for permanent, meaningful, long-lasting tax relief

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Social, medical, education, fiscal... because Idahaons are under the thumb of Statists who want to grow the government whereas I want the maximum amount of freedom for Idaho families in every area.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Rand Paul, Pat Buchanan, Thomas Massie, folks like that.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The Death of the West: How Dying Populations and Immigrant Invasions Imperil Our Country and Civilization by Pat Buchanan

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Tenacity, faith in God, and moral courage

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To protect and defend the rights of the people

What legacy would you like to leave?

I fought for the people, not the state

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Road by Cormac McCarthy... read it and you'll see why

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Amicable

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Stopping Idaho from being flipped blue (like Colorado was)

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

No

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Of course

What process do you favor for redistricting?

A fair/legal one

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

State Affairs, JFAC

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Congressman Thomas Massie

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Not at this point

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

They should definitely oversee and manage it

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

It has to be... to some extent.

U.S. House Idaho

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I'm an America 1st Conservative running to replace Russ Fulcher in Idaho's 1st congressional district

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I will fight to restore U.S jobs and economic powerI will fight to reclaim American cultureI will fight to stop "The Great Reset"

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

More than anything... we need a revival of American culture (aka "Nationalism"), and here's why: American nationalism fuels Economic Nationalism. I'm convinced you can't have the second with the first. Because the love of country translates into doing what's best for the nation (e.g. protectionist policies that put the American people and economy FIRST, not the global one).

So, what do I mean by American culture?

I mean things like a pursuit of real justice, leading with moral courage, traditional family values, religion, centering around a common language (English), and enforcing law and order in our cities and national borders. I'm talking about the rejection of "hate speech", embracing free speech, and due process. I'm talking about gun rights, the right to operate your business how you see fit, and not rewarding criminals with citizenship. I'm talking about keeping our kids safe from sexual predators, keeping men out of women's sports, and vice versa. I'm talking about encouraging personal responsibility over victimhood and welfare, respecting the rule of law and the boys in blue who uphold it, standing for the national anthem, and making abortion unthinkable. Naturally, these notions necessitate the rejection of far-left ideologies like socialism, the 1619 Project, Common Core, Critical Race Theory, and anything that attempts to sexualize our nation's children.

This is not the end of my list... it's only the beginning...

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

"The Death of the West" by Patrick J. Buchanan

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Faithfulness to the U.S. Constitution, moral courage, being outspoken when it comes to matters of life, standing up and speaking up on behalf of the most vulnerable in our nation...

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I'm firm on issues that matter (life, liberty). I'm outspoken and fear no man. I will not back down from a fight when the very core of the matter could fundamentally change America for the worst.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Oversight and the appropriation of funds

What legacy would you like to leave?

See previous answer

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I remember being in school and watching the Space Shuttle Challenger blow up on LIVE TV in 1986. I was only six years old...

What is your favorite book? Why?

"The Road" by Cormac McCarthy... read it and find out (especially if you're a dad with sons)

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Emmet Brickowski from the LEGO movie

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

I get distracted easily

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

It's called "the people's house" for a reason. Reps are closer to the people they represent than Senators, and therefore more in tune with the people in their district.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Depends on what kind of experience they have. It could be beneficial or detrimental. It's not necessary by any means though.

What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Fighting totalitarianism as the country becomes more and more divided.

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

I'm partial to The House Committee on Oversight and Reform

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

I believe in term limits overall, but two years is just enough time to get your feet wet. I like four-year terms instead (two max).

What are your thoughts on term limits?

We need them. Eight years tops for every office.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

I appreciate the work Rand Paul, Thomas Massie, and Paul Gosar do. I appreciated the work Trey Gowdy did as well.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

It is... without compromise, nothing gets done.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

It's in the job description. So definitely a top priority.