Kendal Ludden

Kendal Ludden was born in Islip, New York. He earned a high school diploma from Brentwood Ross High School, a bachelor's degree from the State University of New York at Albany in 1990, and a law degree from Union University in 2000. Ludden's career experience includes working as an accountant and attorney.[1]

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State Senate

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a CPA and and attorney and consider myself the New American Patriot- an Anti-politician

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?

As a CPA and an attorney I am uniquely qualified to understand tax law and the best way to reduce taxesPublic education is detrimental to the growth and understanding of society. According to Napleon Hill in "Outwitting the Devil" the current education system producers herders as opposed to free thinking individualsChange the law on marijuana and work to make it legalized in South Carolina

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Taxes on income need to be removed removed as it punishes productive activities.

Taxes on property need to be removed so Americans can actually own their property and not rented from the Government.

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

Ron Paul who ran for President as a Libertarian and tried to explain the Case for Gold to Congress when he was in office.

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

The Declaration of Independence

The United States Constitution

End the Fed by Ron Paul

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

Reducing regulations and laws to be common sense and understandable and keeping Government out of people's lives unless they infringe upon another person's individual or property rights by force or fraud.

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

A professional background as a CPA and an attorney with mediation and negotiation skills.

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

To reduce the size of the Government and make laws fair and equitable to preserve individuals personal and property rights.

What legacy would you like to leave?

That I was able to restore the Government by eliminating the 16th and 17th Amendments, ending the Fed and restructuring Social Security security and Medicare from the current Ponzi Scheme to a My Security with individual retirement system.

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

Delivering newspapers at 10 years old followed by caddying which taught me about a great game and dealt with businessmen.

What is your favorite book? Why?

End the Fed because it shows that Congress delegated their duty to coin money to an organization outside the government (Federal Reserve) that is neither Federal, nor reserved and that there is no reserve behind the US dollar.

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

Natural by Imagine Dragons

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

Dealing with my ex-wife and multiple Court appearances since we are unable to co-parent.

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

A working relationship to reduce the scope and influence of government intervention.

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

No. If someone with education such as myself, being a CPA and attorney, can bring a breathe of fresh air and change from the current duopolistic system.

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

Yes, the goal of the government is to work together to achieve reduced legislation and government interference.

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

Ron Paul. His concept of ending the Fed is necessary to control the current government spending and inflation.

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

Yes, US Congress. It is my belief that the 16th Amendment, the 17th Amendment, the Federal Reserve Act and New Deal provisions totally changed the ideals of the US Constitution and the framework that our Founding Fathers laid out in the system of government.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Matt Leber currently in the South Carolina House of Representatives District 116 is running for South Carolina Senate District 41. During a debate his opponent attacked him with a personal situation based on incorrect information rather then debating him on the issues. This showed me how dirty the games of politics can be.

What is the first bill you would introduce if elected?

To reduce the allowable sales tax that a county can collect from 3% to 1.5% and collect taxes from nonresidents.

What committees interest you?

Banking and insurance

Finance

Judiciary

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

There should be complete financial transparency and there should be governmental accountability with the goal of reducing government intervention.

Would a state ballot initiative process be good or bad for your state?

If the public wants to change the law through a grass roots campaign it would be good for any state.

State House

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