www.HurriQuake<\/a> – which has updated information on the embedded Social Media Platforms (for example, 46 consecutive & continuous years of practicing law in 3 States and the stellar administration\/leadership for 17 years of Legal Services Programs – 2 Regional Programs spanning 18 Counties in Eastern N.C & Statewide Pennsylvania Legal Services, the fifth largest State in the U.S. at that time).<\/p>\nOver the last year, we have heard terms like \u201caffordability crisis\u201d and concerns from the state about health care affordability. Do you think there is an \u201caffordability crisis,\u201d and if so, what should be done to solve it? Having served as a Legal Services advocate for 24 years and almost 6 years as a Public Defender, strained or scarce resources for clients and their families (aka Affordability) has been the central constant condition that had to be addressed. As Executive Director I engaged in creative action and spearheaded proactive projects, such as the FOUR Community Economic Development initiatives and work products that have been successfully implemented. The creation & construction of 79 units of HUD 202 housing for the elderly and impaired particularly speaks to addressing the central issue of affordability in each household. Further, the formation of a Community Development Corporation and subsequent construction of a Business Incubator with 9 units of 1500 square feet are primary examples. I request that you allow them to speak for me.<\/p>\n
What should the role of the United States be in Venezuela, the Ukraine-Russia war and the Israel-Palestine conflict? All of three cited examples have unique characteristics which should be addressed individually. Good faith respect for a nation\u2019s sovereignty is the underlying principle.<\/p>\n
Are you in favor of President Donald Trump\u2019s crackdown on illegal immigration? What immigration reform measures do you support? Our local law enforcement is quite capable of protecting our residents, without the infusion of extrinsic, quasi-military forces.<\/p>\n
What sets you apart from your opponents? I am the best proven candidate, with experience in 3 States, to serve as the United States Senator for the citizens of North Carolina.<\/p>\n
Orrick Quick (D)<\/p>\n
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Orrick Quick (Orrick Quick)<\/p>\n
What is your occupation? I am a community leader, speaker, minister, entrepreneur, and U.S. Senate candidate. I have spent years working directly with families, seniors, students, and small businesses\u2014building literacy programs, mentoring youth, supporting elders, and advocating for constitutional rights at the community level.<\/p>\n
Over the last year, we have heard terms like \u201caffordability crisis\u201d and concerns from the state about health care affordability. Do you think there is an \u201caffordability crisis,\u201d and if so, what should be done to solve it? Yes\u2014there is an affordability crisis. Families are being crushed by rising health care costs, prescription prices, housing expenses, and stagnant wages. This is not about personal failure; it is about systems that prioritize profit over people.<\/p>\n
We must lower prescription drug prices, protect Medicare and Medicaid, increase transparency in hospital and insurance pricing, and stop corporate middlemen from inflating costs. Health care should not be a luxury\u2014it is a basic necessity. A nation is judged by how it treats its sick, its elderly, and its most vulnerable.<\/p>\n
What should the role of the United States be in Venezuela, the Ukraine-Russia war and the Israel-Palestine conflict? The United States should lead with diplomacy first, human dignity always, and military action only as a last resort. We must protect national security while refusing to profit from endless war.<\/p>\n
In Ukraine, we should defend sovereignty and push for serious diplomatic solutions that end bloodshed. In Israel and Palestine, we must protect innocent civilians on all sides, support humanitarian relief, and pursue accountability and long-term peace. In Venezuela, the focus should be on democratic processes and humanitarian assistance\u2014not policies that further harm civilians.<\/p>\n
America should be a peacemaker, not a permanent weapons supplier.<\/p>\n
Are you in favor of President Donald Trump\u2019s crackdown on illegal immigration? What immigration reform measures do you support? The Constitution protects persons, not just citizens. We need a lawful and humane system\u2014fully funding immigration judges, guaranteeing timely hearings, ending profit-driven detention practices, and stopping untrained enforcement tactics. We can secure the border while upholding human dignity and constitutional principles.<\/p>\n
What sets you apart from your opponents? I am not backed by party insiders or corporate interests\u2014I am accountable to people and to principle.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve lived the issues I\u2019m fighting for and worked in communities, not just campaigned in them. I believe the Constitution must be defended, faith must produce justice, and leadership means protecting the vulnerable\u2014not exploiting them.<\/p>\n
I am not running to maintain the system. I am running to correct it.<\/p>\n
Richard Dansie (R)<\/p>\n
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Richard Dansie (Richard Dansie)<\/p>\n
What is your occupation? I\u2019m a senior network security engineer.<\/p>\n
Over the last year, we have heard terms like \u201caffordability crisis\u201d and concerns from the state about health care affordability. Do you think there is an \u201caffordability crisis,\u201d and if so, what should be done to solve it? Healthcare costs are largely affected by litigation risk and jackpot juries. The average jury award reached $16.2 MILLION last year, meaning that the entire economy bears the cost of these emotional and irrational judgements.This tied with increasing university costs to become a medical practitioner and inflation are all increasing our costs. This can be addressed without more gov\u2019t intervention.<\/p>\n
What should the role of the United States be in Venezuela, the Ukraine-Russia war and the Israel-Palestine conflict? The U.S. should prioritize American interests first. I support:– Standing with Israel, our strongest democratic ally in the region– Holding adversaries like Russia and Venezuela accountable without endless entanglement– Cautious aid that is conditional, transparent, and targeted\u2014not a blank check– We cannot police the world while ignoring our own border and domestic crises<\/p>\n
Are you in favor of President Donald Trump\u2019s crackdown on illegal immigration? What immigration reform measures do you support? Our society is based on law and order, these laws exist and were in-place prior to Trump. The executive should not be selectively enforcing federal law, which means he has a responsibility to address illegal immigration.<\/p>\n
What sets you apart from your opponents? I\u2019m not a politician\u2014I\u2019m a veteran, engineer, and entrepreneur. I\u2019ve solved real problems in the real world. I\u2019m not seeking power, I\u2019m seeking accountability.I have been researching how we can address our issues and the solutions I have found work with capitalism without additional gov\u2019t bureaucracy, and balance power to all members of Congress and the people.<\/p>\n
Donald M. \u201cDon\u201d Brown (R)<\/p>\n
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Donald M. \u201cDon\u201d BrownV (Donald M. \u201cDon\u201d Brown)<\/p>\n
What is your occupation? Constitutional Attorney, Former- Navy JAG Officer Pentagon, U.S. Federal prosecutor <\/p>\n
Over the last year, we have heard terms like \u201caffordability crisis\u201d and concerns from the state about health care affordability. Do you think there is an \u201caffordability crisis,\u201d and if so, what should be done to solve it? Yes \u2014 there is an affordability crisis in health care, and Americans feel it every time they open a bill, fill a prescription, or try to find a doctor who will actually take their insurance.<\/p>\n
So-called \u201caffordable\u201d care under Obamacare has meant higher premiums, higher deductibles, fewer choices, and less access \u2014 especially for working families and seniors. It locked Americans into a system with limited competition and too much government control, driving costs up instead of down.<\/p>\n
The solution is not more bureaucracy. It\u2019s competition and choice.<\/p>\n
We need to:<\/p>\n
Restore real competition among private insurance companiesAllow insurance to be sold across state linesExpand consumer choice and price transparencyReduce federal mandates that drive up costs and limit options<\/p>\n
When insurers are forced to compete, prices come down, quality improves, and patients \u2014 not bureaucrats \u2014 are back in charge of their health care decisions.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s how we make health care truly affordable again.<\/p>\n
What should the role of the United States be in Venezuela, the Ukraine-Russia war and the Israel-Palestine conflict? I stand with Donald Trump and an America First foreign policy focused on national security, not endless wars.<\/p>\n
The United States cannot keep funding foreign conflicts while our border is unsecured, deadly drugs are pouring into our communities, and our national debt continues to grow. National security starts at home.<\/p>\n
Venezuela poses a direct threat through illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and regional instability. The U.S. should apply strong diplomatic and economic pressure \u2014 not enter another open-ended conflict.<\/p>\n
In Ukraine, America\u2019s goal should be peace, not permanent war. We must protect U.S. interests, demand burden-sharing from our allies, and reject blank checks with no clear end.<\/p>\n
The United States must stand firmly with Israel, a critical ally, and support its right to defend itself \u2014 while ensuring our involvement remains strategic and focused on American interests.<\/p>\n
Secure the border. End endless wars. Support allies strategically.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s how America protects its people and leads responsibly.<\/p>\n
Are you in favor of President Donald Trump\u2019s crackdown on illegal immigration? What immigration reform measures do you support? Yes. I fully support Donald Trump\u2019s crackdown on illegal immigration.<\/p>\n
A nation without borders is not a nation. For years, Washington has failed to enforce existing immigration laws, and the result has been predictable: overwhelmed communities, strained hospitals and schools, rising crime, and billions of taxpayer dollars spent on people who are here unlawfully \u2014 while American citizens struggle to afford basic necessities.<\/p>\n
That must end.<\/p>\n
I support:<\/p>\n
Strict enforcement of existing immigration lawImmediate deportation of individuals who are in the country illegallyAn end to taxpayer-funded benefits for illegal immigrantsSecuring the border and finishing physical and technological barriersPrioritizing American citizens and legal immigrants who follow the law<\/p>\n
Compassion does not mean chaos. A lawful, orderly immigration system is both humane and necessary \u2014 but it must start with enforcement. The United States cannot continue asking its citizens to pay the price for Washington\u2019s failure to do its job.<\/p>\n
What sets you apart from your opponents? What separates me from my opponents is accountability.<\/p>\n
I am the only former federal prosecutor in this race and a former Naval JAG officer who served at the Pentagon. I don\u2019t just talk about holding government officials accountable \u2014 I know how to do it. I\u2019ve spent my career enforcing the law and confronting government abuse head-on.<\/p>\n
I have successfully represented clients who received two presidential pardons from Donald Trump, and I have worked on critical military and national security issues alongside Pete Hegseth. That real-world legal and military experience is what qualifies me to take on entrenched power in Washington and deliver results for the people of North Carolina.<\/p>\n
When Roy Cooper imposed unconstitutional COVID lockdowns, mask mandates, and vaccine mandates, I fought back. I defended constitutional rights while others stayed silent or went along to get along.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m not a D.C. insider. I\u2019m not funded by oil lobbyists or special interests. I don\u2019t owe Washington anything \u2014 and that\u2019s exactly why I can take it on.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve prosecuted criminals, defended the Constitution, and stood up to unchecked power. That\u2019s the difference.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m not running to join the system.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m running to challenge it \u2014 and hold it accountable.<\/p>\n
Elizabeth A. Temple (R)<\/p>\n
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Elizabeth A. Temple (Elizabeth A. Temple)<\/p>\n
What is your occupation? Certified Licensed Current Teacher K-12 at NCDPI.<\/p>\n
Over the last year, we have heard terms like \u201caffordability crisis\u201d and concerns from the state about health care affordability. Do you think there is an \u201caffordability crisis,\u201d and if so, what should be done to solve it? I do not see a \u201ccrisis.\u201d I support lowering healthcare costs, sending money directly to the people to pay for their healthcare, as President Trump is planning to do.<\/p>\n
What should the role of the United States be in Venezuela, the Ukraine-Russia war and the Israel-Palestine conflict? All refugees must go home. The U.S.A. is for Americans. Illegal immigration and refugees, illegal VISAs, all contribute to our healthcare and housing costs in my opinion.<\/p>\n
Are you in favor of President Donald Trump\u2019s crackdown on illegal immigration? What immigration reform measures do you support? Yes, I am in favor of President Trump\u2019s administration, this is what we voted for. That our immigration laws will be followed. <\/p>\n
What sets you apart from your opponents? I am smart, tough, and 100% America First Patriot.<\/p>\n
Michele Morrow (R)<\/p>\n
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Michele Morrow (Michele Morrow)<\/p>\n
What is your occupation? Registered Nurse<\/p>\n
Over the last year, we have heard terms like \u201caffordability crisis\u201d and concerns from the state about health care affordability. Do you think there is an \u201caffordability crisis,\u201d and if so, what should be done to solve it? There is absolutley an affordability crisis in the United States which I beleive has two foundational causes. 1) Supply\/demand-when the Biden adminstration flooded our country with 22 million illegal immigrants in the middle of a worldwide pandemic and offered free healthcare, housing and education to those individuals, it completely overwhelmed an already stressed system. Whenever there is more demand for a service than there is supply, prices increase. 2) Obamacare- The government always makes a service less efficient, less effective and more expensive because they increase regulations and red tape and explode the number of people on the payroll. As a nurse of 33 years, I have seen the quality of and access to healthcare diminish while the expenses have risen exhorbitantly. As your next Senator, I will work to remove the government, big pharma and the insurance companies from our exam rooms. I willwork to return to crisis\/catastrophic health insurance and allow individuals to shop across state lines for the plan that best suits them. We should expand concierge medicine and local clinics a return to private payment for routine wellness and prevention visits. The only people making decisions about our health should be the individual and their chosen healthcare provider. The responsiblity to provide local, quality, affordable healthcare to every county in NC should be the goal of our state\/county DHHS. Accountability is always more effective at the local level.<\/p>\n
What should the role of the United States be in Venezuela, the Ukraine-Russia war and the Israel-Palestine conflict? The first question that every elected official should ask when making any decision, whether foreign or domestic is \u201cWhat is best for America and Americans\u201d Our representatives are charged by our State and Federal Constitutions to protect our citizens from threats foreign and domestic and to protect the God-given individual liberties of every citizen to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. <\/p>\n
Are you in favor of President Donald Trump\u2019s crackdown on illegal immigration? What immigration reform measures do you support? I am in favor of removing every illegal alien from our country and forcing them to return legally and get to the back of the line to become citizens. As a former missionary to Mexico, I have witnessed the dangers of illegal immigration from both sides of the border. As a Senator, I would heavily promote the self-deportation efforts of DHS, offering people funds to leave, a plane ticket back to their home country, and a promise that after one year has passed, they can apply for entry, pending they have never commited any other crimes while being here illegally. <\/p>\n
What sets you apart from your opponents?In reference to my primary opponents, I am the only candidate on the ballot who has run a statewide race,who has gone toe-to-toe with the radical left and fought against the Anti-American policies that threaten our safety, our freedoms and our future. I am the only Republican on the ballot that has received more votes than Thom Tillis received when he won this seat in 2020. I am the only that has spent the last 11 years traveling the state speaking up for the citizens of NC, the only person who has exposed the corruption in our govt, schools, courtrooms and medical system. The only person that has spoken up for truth, justice and righteousness. I am the only candidate who has been responsive, accountable and connected to the people of this state for more than a decade. I am also the only candidate in the top 3 candidates from both sides that is not a lawyer. I am have been a nurse, educator, missionary, foster parent and legislative liason for multiple citizen run organizations around the state. I am OF the people and FOR the people and I would be honored to be selected BY the people to be their ambassador to Washington DC. Together, we will return law and order to our land, restore the middle class, put Americans first in every decision and reclaim the American dream for the generations to follow. <\/p>\n
Thomas Johnson (R)<\/p>\n
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Thomas Johnson (Thomas Johnson)<\/p>\n
What is your occupation? I am an Air Force Academy graduate, former CIA Fellow, and entrepreneur who built a multimillion-dollar strategy consulting firm serving Fortune 500 clients across the country. <\/p>\n
Over the last year, we have heard terms like \u201caffordability crisis\u201d and concerns from the state about health care affordability. Do you think there is an \u201caffordability crisis,\u201d and if so, what should be done to solve it? Absolutely\u2014North Carolina families are being crushed by inflation at the grocery store, at the gas pump, and in the doctor\u2019s office. When mothers are doing math in the checkout line choosing between milk and medicine, something needs to change. I have asked President Trump and Dr. Navarro to grant North Carolina pork, poultry and produce farmers an equipment and farm supply tariff exemption. North Carolina needs a tariff exemption so the farmers can pass along the savings to citizens shopping at Food Lion, Walmart or Harris Teeter.<\/p>\n
What should the role of the United States be in Venezuela, the Ukraine-Russia war and the Israel-Palestine conflict? The United States must put America must lead from strength while ensuring our foreign commitments serve American interests first. My background at the CIA and National Reconnaissance Office taught me that credible deterrence prevents conflict, but we cannot be the world\u2019s policeman at the expense of our own citizens\u2019 prosperity. Every dollar spent abroad must be weighed against the needs of North Carolina families struggling with grocery bills.<\/p>\n
Israel: Our commitment to Israel\u2019s security is ironclad\u2014they are our most reliable ally in the Middle East and face existential threats from Iran-backed terrorism; we must provide unwavering diplomatic and military supportUkraine: I support holding Russia accountable for its aggression, but demand full transparency and accountability for every American dollar spent; European allies must bear their proportional share of the burdenVenezuela: The Maduro regime is a failed socialist state that threatens regional stability and drives illegal immigration to our border; we should maintain maximum economic pressure while supporting democratic opposition<\/p>\n
Are you in favor of President Donald Trump\u2019s crackdown on illegal immigration? What immigration reform measures do you support?I fully support President Trump\u2019s efforts to secure our border and enforce our immigration laws. A nation without borders is not a nation. As someone who served in our intelligence community, I understand that border security is national security\u2014we cannot know who is entering our country or what threats they may pose when the border is effectively open.<\/p>\n
Secure the border first with physical barriers, technology, and personnel before any other immigration reforms are consideredEnd catch-and-release policies, reinstate Remain in Mexico, and expedite deportation of those who entered illegally or overstayed visasReform legal immigration to prioritize merit-based entry that serves American economic interests while protecting American workers from unfair wage competition<\/p>\n
What sets you apart from your opponents? I am the only candidate in this race who has overcome foster care, a childhood stutter, and poverty to become an Air Force officer, CIA Fellow, and successful entrepreneur. I create real value for customers, clients, citizens, shareholders and vulnerable children. I am an authentic entrepreneur, not a lawyer or lobbyist. My opponents have credentials\u2014I have battle scars and medals and awards for leadership. I know what it means to struggle because I\u2019ve lived it, and I know what it takes to overcome because I\u2019ve done it.<\/p>\n
I am not a career politician\u2014I built a business from nothing and have created jobs and transformed organizations; I bring real-world problem-solving to WashingtonI have the national security credentials to keep North Carolina safe and the kitchen-table understanding to fight for affordability; tariff exemptions are specific, actionable, and grounded in how supply chains actually workI am an OVERCOMER\u2014and North Carolina needs a fighter who has never stopped overcoming, not another politician who has never had to fight for anything.<\/p>\n
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