Randall Arrington

Randall Arrington was born in Corona, California. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1976 to 1997. He earned a high school diploma from Burbank High School, a bachelor's degree from the UCLA in 1976, and a Ph.D. from the University of New Orleans in 1999. His career experience includes working as a pilot, federal law enforcement officer, naval aviator, and university professor of political science. He has been affiliated with SAG-AFTRA.[1][2]

U.S. House

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U.S. Senate

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Retired Naval Aviator. Retired Federal Law Enforcement Officer. Retired University Professor of Political Science.

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 Senator I will surround myself with people who ensure that I keep one foot firmly planted in humility. I will be a humble public servant, not a rock star celebrity. I will aggressively pursue good legislation and equal opportunity for all Americans. I will boldly fight against and defeat anyone trying to steal individual freedom or destroy our nation, whether they be foreign or domestic enemies.I will seek Term Limits on members of Congress. 2 terms in the Senate, 4 terms in the House.Our tax dollars should be used to help solve our problems here, not sent to foreign nations to solve their problems or fund their wars.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Military, Education, Equal Opportunity for all.

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

My father. He was a true American hero and patriot.

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

Mister Smith Goes to Washington

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

Honesty, Integrity, Courage, Speaking the Real Truth, strict adherence to our original Constitution and Declaration of Independence.

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

Honesty, Integrity, Courage, Experience, Public Speaker.

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

Strict Adherence to our original Constitution and Declaration of Independence. Protect the individual freedom of Americans.

What legacy would you like to leave?

He served his nation with honor, dignity and great distinction, while remaining a humble public servant.

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

JFK assassination (9 years old)

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

Naval Aviator for 21 years.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Bible because it is the real truth.

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

Mr Smith who went to Washington as a Senator.

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

Take it Easy

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

People who try to tear you down for their own nefarious reasons, whether the target was me or others in life.

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

Marxism and Radical Islam are the biggest threats to the continued longevity of America as a free and prosperous nation.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I will pursue legislation creating term limits limits for all members of Congress. 2 terms in the Senate, 4 terms in the House.

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

Equal representation for all 50 states.

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

No

What do you think of the filibuster?

The filibuster stays as is.

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

Ted Cruz, Rand Paul

Tell us your favorite joke.

A door is a banana.

How would you evaluate a judicial nominee?

Education. Experience and legal knowledge

What kind of relationships would you build with other senators?

Cordial yet brutally honest.

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

Yes but I will never compromise with anyone who wants to disrespect our Constitution or destroy America.

How should the U.S. Senate use its investigative powers?

Sparingly.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Non thus far.

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

Honesty, Integrity, Courage, and previous experience that transfers to the new position for the candidate.

What committees interest you?

Armed Services, intelligence, Foreign Affairs, Education

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Everything should be transparent for We the People to see. The only exceptions would be national security secrets.

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Randall Arrington is a Retired Naval Aviator who flew Attack Jets off of four different Aircraft Carriers during his distinguished career as an Active Duty and Reserve Officer.

He was part of the Expeditionary Mission during the Iran Hostage Crisis, was awarded an Air Medal with Bronze Star for Meritorious Achievement in aerial flight, and rose to the rank of Commander during his 20 years of honorable service to America.

He is also a retired Customs Interdiction Pilot who flew hundreds of missions, fighting against American enemies in the War on Drugs and the War on Terror.

He served as Deputy Director of Air and Marine Operations in the San Diego Office for the Department of Homeland Security.

Randy graduated from UCLA and went on to earn his PhD in Political Science from the University of New Orleans.

His Doctoral Dissertation, The Chain-Link Theory of the Soviet Collapse, examined the various components that combined to cause the destruction of the former Soviet Union.

It was unique in that it combined Aircraft Accident Investigation Theory with Political Science to explain why this entrenched Nation failed on December 25, 1991.

As a Visiting Professor Dr. Arrington taught numerous University courses in Political Science to graduate and undergraduate students at UCLA, Tulane, UCSD, USD, LSU, and UNO.

He is author of Politics in America: Lecture Notes of a Lunatic Professor (Volume 1 & 2)

Randy is the proud father of five children.

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 am Randy Arrington and I’m running for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives from the 1st Congressional District in Louisiana.

The incumbent Representative is a nice guy and I will never trash talk him during the campaign.

But, In the current political context, we don’t need nice guys who consistently cave to the Democrat Party.

We need True American Patriots and conservative fighters who actually love America and our original Founding Documents.

We need to elect individuals who will boldly stand up, to aggressively engage and defeat Socialist politicians who want to destroy our nation.

We need new leaders to perform their civil service for We the People of Louisiana.The United States of America is currently engaged in a Revolutionary War against Marxist Traitors who control almost all the levers of power in our country.

But, the vast majority of Americans DO NOT realize this.

The greatest source of power is the reservoir known as We the People, if we get focused and actively involved.

Unfortunately, most Americans are still asleep in this regard.

Just because you aren't actively fighting in a war because your head is buried in the sand, you will find out about it if the enemy wins.

They will then dictate the terms and conditions of your new life and it will not be pleasant.

I will courageously fight and defeat these Traitors.Being a United States Senator or Representative was not envisioned by our Founding Fathers as a lifetime position.

Elected officials were expected to serve their constituents to the best of their ability for a brief period of time, then return to their private lives.

Today we have way too many members of Congress who stay well beyond this point.

It is time for new blood to represent Louisiana’s 1st Congressional District.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

SEAL THE BORDER, DEPORT ILLEGALS

END INFLATION

TAP ALL OF LOUISIANA’S ENERGY SOURCES

BRING MANUFACTURING BACK TO AMERICA

TAX CUTS FOR WORKERS

PROTECT AND DEFEND OUR FOUNDING DOCUMENTS

PREVENT WORLD WAR III, DEFEAT THE MARXIST TRAITORS

END THE WEAPONIZATION OF GOVERNMENT AGAINST WE THE PEOPLE

REDUCE VIOLENT CRIME, MAKE LOUISIANA SAFE

STRENGTHEN OUR MILITARY, MAKING IT THE STRONGEST IN THE WORLD

KEEP THE U.S. DOLLAR AS THE WORLD'S RESERVE CURRENCY

PROTECT SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE, NO CUTS

CANCEL ELECTRIC VEHICLE MANDATE

CUT FEDERAL FUNDING FOR SCHOOLS PUSHING CRITICAL RACE THEORY

KEEP MEN OUT OF WOMEN'S SPORTS

SECURE OUR ELECTIONS, INCLUDING SAME DAY VOTING, VOTER ID, PAPER BALLOTS, AND PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP

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

My father. He was a true American Patriot and a hero. He was also a protector, routinely defending people who couldn’t or wouldn’t defend themselves.

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

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

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

Honesty, Integrity, Courage.

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

I was trained to be an honest, courageous leader as a Naval Aviator. I taught the real truth about Political Science at six different universities.

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

To best represent constituents and to listen and respond appropriately when they speak. To boldly and aggressively fight against anyone seeking to harm our state and our nation.

What legacy would you like to leave?

That I helped restore America to its place as leader of the free world, protecting individual freedom at every turn.

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

John Kennedy Assassination (9years old)

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

United States Naval Aviator (21 years)

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Bible because it speaks real truth.

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

Abraham Lincoln

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

Gimme Shelter by The Rolling Stones.

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

Dealing with people who lied about me when I became a senior manager.

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

It is the closest political institution to We the People. It is The People’s House.

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

No. I believe good common sense, honesty and courage, combined with a quality education are great characteristics for civil service as a Representative.

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

Defeating the American Marxists who seek to destroy our nation in a Communist Revolution. Every bad public policy today can be traced directly to them.

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

Yes

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Term Limits should definitely apply to our United States Congress. Two terms in the Senate and four terms in the House of Representatives would be appropriate in my opinion.

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

Former Louisiana Representative Bob Livingston.

Both sitting representatives 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?

I love stories of constituents reaching out to their Representative and actually having their problem solved instead of receiving mere lip service and the Potomac Two Step.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Who’s there?

Radio.

Radio who?

Radio not, here I come!

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

Yes, but only compromise with true American Patriots who actually love our nation.

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?

The House of Representatives can stop poor public policy before it gets enacted. But they actually have to have the courage to do so and not cave to lobbyist pressure.

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

Liberally and honestly.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

None so far.

What committees interest you?

Armed Services

Veterans Affairs

Education

Energy

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

We currently do not have financial transparency and government accountability because political power has corrupted the vast majority of our elected officials in Washington, D. C. We must restore these two critical jcomponents of civil service to properly represent We the People.