Garland Tucker III

Garland Tucker III (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent North Carolina. He did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on March 3, 2020.

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What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

To stop citizenship for illegals

Help to build the wall

Support Donald Trump

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Economic policy such as trade protectionism, immigration reduction, and individual and personal tax reform.

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

Donald Trump, because I feel he is fighting to make America a great country for all of its citizens.

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

The Conservative Mind by Russel Kirk

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

To do only what the people who elected him voted for.

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

I have a lot of business knowledge that could prove useful in making decisions.

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

I make strong decisions for the people I represent unlike Thom Tillis who can be easily pressured into “flip-flopping”

What legacy would you like to leave?

That I was a strong leader for the people of North Carolina who supported his citizens and helped the president they voted for as well.

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

When I was about 10 hearing my folks talk about politics at the dinner table.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Working for my family furniture company for 3 years before going to college.

What happened on your most awkward date?

N/A

What is your favorite holiday? Why?

Christmas, because it marks the birth of our lord and savior Jesus Christ.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Wizard of Oz, for the complete child-like wonder it creates, it was truly ahead of its time.

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

Atticus Finch from To Kill a Mockingbird

What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?

My cross over my bed-frame, it comforts me to know the lord is watching over me at all times.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

American Pie

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

Managing my work and family life to support both.

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

Coming to a compromise of immigration. What is going on at the US-Mexican border is insane and must be fixed.

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

The fact that the people in the Senate were voted in and represent they’re voters, its the very foundation of our democracy.

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

No not always, sometimes it takes someone who has a different view than a politician like a businessman such as myself. Just look at our President.

What do you think of the filibuster?

It’s a bad practice by politicians to stop progress from happening in the government.

What criteria would you apply when deciding whether to confirm presidential appointees?

If they support the Trump Administration and are conservatives.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other senators?

Yes it’s always nice to know who shares your opinions in the Senate.

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

Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs

If you are a current senator, why did you join your current committees?

N/A

If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the U.S. Senate, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

No I would not be interested in joining the leadership.

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

Senator Lindsey Graham, he’s a good man and a good conservative.

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