Johnny Garcia

Johnny Garcia was born in Oklahoma. Garcia served in the United States Air Force from 1965 to 1969. He attended Wichita State University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for undergraduate study. His career experience includes working in engineering. He has been affiliated with the National Rifle Association.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

South Carolina resident and constitutional conservative, I strongly support the 2nd amendment , The Right to life and a need to reduce the size of the federal government. I stand solidly with other Americans to Keep America great.

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?

Unify the American peopleBring sanity back to governmentKeep the military strong!

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

The judicial system

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

Thomas Jefferson

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

The Federalist papers

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

Honesty and knowledge

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

Honesty and dedication to the United States Constitution

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

Serving the people of the U.S

What legacy would you like to leave?

That I helped make it better

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

Vietnam war, I was 18 at the time

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

Service station employee for two months

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Federalist Papers

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

Loss of family

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

Immigration reform and balance the budget

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

An integral prt of the American Republic

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

Yes and No

What do you think of the filibuster?

Not to be used lightly

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

Honesty and knowledge

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

Yes

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

Senate judicial and Veterans affairs

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

Senator Jordan

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