Verone Thomas

Verone Thomas (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the primary on November 3, 2020.

Verone Thomas did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

Environment

Infrastructure

Healthcare[2][3]

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

2yr Free College Tuition

Medicare For All

Legalizing Marijuana

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[the profile publisher] also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Verone Thomas answered the following:

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

Cory Booker.

He has a grasp on reality and he's fearless.[3]

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else that best describes your political philosophy?

Videos on Coastal Erosion, HYPOXIC ZONE, Climate Change. I'm very concerned about our environment.[3]

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

Vision, Integrity, Honesty and Work Ethics.[3]

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

Vivid outlook of the future. Common Sense. Power of Persuasion. Perseverance.[3]

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

To represent the collective voices from your District, State and Country.[3]

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to be known as one of the people that helped America Hyperwarp into the future.[3]

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

I remember being on Southern University campus with my mother during the Civil Rights movement. 1968-1969.[3]

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

Paper Delivery Boy. 2yrs. 7th and 8th grade.[3]

What happened on your most awkward date?

Although very awkward, I had a very good time in Tokyo with a Japanese girl who didn't speak English. Neither one us knew what the other was saying, but we still found ways to communicate.[3]

What is your favorite holiday? Why?

Christmas and New Years. It's a perfect time to thank God for his blessings.[3]

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Bible. It's loaded with words of wisdom.[3]

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

One of my musical aliases was The Black Klark Kent.[3]

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

My kitchen. I love to cook Louisiana cuisine.[3]

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

"Baby Hold On To Me" - Gerald Levert[3]

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

Getting funding for my ideas. I came up with the design for the HYPERLOOP in 2011. Elon Musk claimed it as his in 2013.[3]

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

It's the best reflexion of the wishes of the people.[3]

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

No, because I believe the Duopoly is plagued by polarization that's preventing America from being all that it could be. It's the experienced ones that has us in this predicament.[3]

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

Staying Parallel with the demands of the future.[3]

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

Committees dealing with Science, Space, Environment and Veterans.[3]

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

Yes, That's enough time to show your District what you're made of.[3]

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I think it's necessary to maintain a credible Checks and Balances system.[3]

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Computer algorithms.[3]

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?

The most memorable was about a family in St. Mary's parish that lived across the Street from a Oyster company. When it rains, the shells with all of its slime ends up in their yard. Still trying to help them resolve this matter.[3]

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