Jason Mariner

[{"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Jason Mariner completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mariner's responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-102241-2021-09-05\" id=\"heading-bio-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-102241-2021-09-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-102241-2021-09-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tJason Mariner is not your typical candidate. He’s beat addiction, the criminal justice system, and become a success A devoted father, self made successful business owner, and avid student of history, he is determined to do his part and help restore the Constitution, and faith based principles in District 20, he’s going to Washington to fight for YOU\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-102241-2021-09-05\" id=\"heading-key-message-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-102241-2021-09-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease 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?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-102241-2021-09-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>I understand, I care, and now, you have a better option!</li><li>I won’t stop fighting for your children and mine, and for you</li><li>Finally you’ll have a voice, a loud one, in Washington.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-102241-2021-09-05\" id=\"heading1-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-102241-2021-09-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-102241-2021-09-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI will fight for-Criminal justice, and opioid/addiction treatment reform. End the epidemic. We need to close the borders, the drugs that enter this country nearly unchecked are killing our families. Destroying our communities. In doing that, we will stop drugs, and the 70% of illegal immigrants that say “they are headed to Florida” when apprehended. They’re going to steal our jobs. <br/><br/>\n<p>I’ll fight for your right to choose where your children go to school. <br/><br/>\r\nWe will treat our veterans and first responders better than ever. <br/><br/>\r\nI’ll battle to protect the agricultural industry. <br/><br/>\n</p>\nIndividual rights. Let’s keep Florida free. I want the federal government out of my backyard and yours.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-102241-2021-09-05\" id=\"heading2-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-102241-2021-09-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-102241-2021-09-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tJohn Adams. He understood the importance of Liberty and Justice for ALL. He understood the importance of education, and passing it along to his children, and our youth. This is exactly why his son became our 6th president (1825-1829). He was an abolitionist. In fact, one of the only two founding fathers that did not own slaves. John Adams was a man who truly risked everything for Liberty. John Adams was a flawed man, but inherently good. This was a man, who no matter what, would NOT sacrifice his beliefs, for anything. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-102241-2021-09-05\" id=\"heading3-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-102241-2021-09-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIs there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-102241-2021-09-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tYes, The writings of John Adams and Benjamin Franklin.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-102241-2021-09-05\" id=\"heading4-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-102241-2021-09-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading4-102241-2021-09-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tEmpathy, a true desire to improve Americans lives. Honesty, diligence, loyalty, faith, and work ethic. Get the job done! \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-102241-2021-09-05\" id=\"heading5-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-102241-2021-09-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading5-102241-2021-09-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI understand. I care. I’ve been on the bottom and rose to the top. I’m here, to give my fellow Americans a voice. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-102241-2021-09-05\" id=\"heading6-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-102241-2021-09-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading6-102241-2021-09-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tTo serve the needs of Americans. To work FOR THE PEOPLE. To hear, understand, and truly devote everything to helping the people of this country amd get things done!\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-102241-2021-09-05\" id=\"heading7-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-102241-2021-09-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat legacy would you like to leave?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading7-102241-2021-09-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tNo matter what your past, you can rise to the top, and accomplish anything, for this is truly the land of the free, home of the brave, America is the land of opportunity…as long as you seize that opportunity. It’s not about how many times you get knocked down, but how many times you get back up. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-102241-2021-09-05\" id=\"heading8-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-102241-2021-09-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading8-102241-2021-09-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tThe Gulf War. I was 5 years old. The tail end of apartheid in Africa. I remember seeing commercials of starving children, and the absolute devastation it caused. I remember thinking to myself how lucky I was, the commercials I remember, you might too…impactful.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-102241-2021-09-05\" id=\"heading9-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-102241-2021-09-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat was your very first job? How long did you have it?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading9-102241-2021-09-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI was a bus boy. I worked that job for about two years.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-102241-2021-09-05\" id=\"heading10-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-102241-2021-09-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is your favorite book? Why?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading10-102241-2021-09-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tThe Shawshank Redemption.<br/>\r\nWhy…see above!\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-102241-2021-09-05\" id=\"heading11-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse11-102241-2021-09-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIf you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading11-102241-2021-09-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse11-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tMichael J Fox from Back to The Future. Time travel and meet with the First and Second continental Congress. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-102241-2021-09-05\" id=\"heading12-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse12-102241-2021-09-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat was the last song that got stuck in your head?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading12-102241-2021-09-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse12-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tEye of The Tiger\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-102241-2021-09-05\" id=\"heading13-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse13-102241-2021-09-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is something that has been a struggle in your life?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading13-102241-2021-09-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse13-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tDrug addiction, breaking the cycle. Overcoming incarceration and becoming a productive, successful member of society. I have gone from being addicted, and jailed, to becoming a business owner, philanthropist, and now, a viable congressional candidate.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-102241-2021-09-05\" id=\"heading14-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse14-102241-2021-09-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading14-102241-2021-09-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse14-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tRepresentation is based on population. Congressmen or Congresswomen are elected by the people, and sworn to serve the people. I would like to make it unique again by setting the example that we are simply there to serve our constituents. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-102241-2021-09-05\" id=\"heading15-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse15-102241-2021-09-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tDo you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading15-102241-2021-09-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse15-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tAbsolutely not. The men and women who built this country, had no political experience, they were not born into their roles, they made their own way. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-102241-2021-09-05\" id=\"heading16-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse16-102241-2021-09-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading16-102241-2021-09-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse16-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tUniting again, as Americans. Realizing, above all else, we are not black, white, red, brown, LGBTQ+, heterosexual, rich, poor, Democrat, or Republican. We need to remember that above all else, we are Americans. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-102241-2021-09-05\" id=\"heading17-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse17-102241-2021-09-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIf you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading17-102241-2021-09-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse17-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tYes. The house Judiciary Committee . The House oversight and reform committee. Agriculture.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-102241-2021-09-05\" id=\"heading18-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse18-102241-2021-09-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tDo you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading18-102241-2021-09-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse18-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tNo, however I am for term limits\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-102241-2021-09-05\" id=\"heading19-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse19-102241-2021-09-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat are your thoughts on term limits?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading19-102241-2021-09-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse19-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tThere need to be term limits. As the world changes, our political leaders need to change with it. We need to, as a country usher in a new era. Elected leaders become often times complacent, and forget their role as servants of the people. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-102241-2021-09-05\" id=\"heading20-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse20-102241-2021-09-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIs there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading20-102241-2021-09-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse20-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tYes. John Adam’s. He understood the importance of blind justice, due-process, Liberty. He was a living example of why we need to teach our youth.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse21-102241-2021-09-05\" id=\"heading21-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse21-102241-2021-09-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse21-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tBoth 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?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading21-102241-2021-09-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse21-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tYes. I’ve been told more than once that residents feel they have NO representation in Washington. <br/><br/>\r\nOne family, lost a child to a drug overdose, the younger child, so distraught, joined a gang, and is now serving a life sentence. The father is non present, and the mother lost her job in 2020.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse22-102241-2021-09-05\" id=\"heading22-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse22-102241-2021-09-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse22-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tTell us your favorite joke.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading22-102241-2021-09-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse22-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tA Lawyer, a Politician, and a Cowboy walk into a bar…and that was that. <br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>\r\nIf you don’t get it, that’s because I just made it up\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse23-102241-2021-09-05\" id=\"heading23-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse23-102241-2021-09-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse23-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tDo you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading23-102241-2021-09-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse23-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tThat is a loaded question. That depends upon the policy. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse24-102241-2021-09-05\" id=\"heading24-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse24-102241-2021-09-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse24-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tThe Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading24-102241-2021-09-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse24-102241-2021-09-05\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tIf revenue is raised to pass a bill, it must be something that will benefit the greater good. We must take care of home before we take care of the rest of the world.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nJason Mariner completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mariner's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Jason Mariner is not your typical candidate. He’s beat addiction, the criminal justice system, and become a success A devoted father, self made successful business owner, and avid student of history, he is determined to do his part and help restore the Constitution, and faith based principles in District 20, he’s going to Washington to fight for YOU 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 understand, I care, and now, you have a better option! I won’t stop fighting for your children and mine, and for you Finally you’ll have a voice, a loud one, in Washington. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? I will fight for-Criminal justice, and opioid/addiction treatment reform. End the epidemic. We need to close the borders, the drugs that enter this country nearly unchecked are killing our families. Destroying our communities. In doing that, we will stop drugs, and the 70% of illegal immigrants that say “they are headed to Florida” when apprehended. They’re going to steal our jobs. I’ll fight for your right to choose where your children go to school. We will treat our veterans and first responders better than ever. I’ll battle to protect the agricultural industry. Individual rights. Let’s keep Florida free. I want the federal government out of my backyard and yours. Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? John Adams. He understood the importance of Liberty and Justice for ALL. He understood the importance of education, and passing it along to his children, and our youth. This is exactly why his son became our 6th president (1825-1829). He was an abolitionist. In fact, one of the only two founding fathers that did not own slaves. John Adams was a man who truly risked everything for Liberty. John Adams was a flawed man, but inherently good. This was a man, who no matter what, would NOT sacrifice his beliefs, for anything. Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy? Yes, The writings of John Adams and Benjamin Franklin. What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Empathy, a true desire to improve Americans lives. Honesty, diligence, loyalty, faith, and work ethic. Get the job done! What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? I understand. I care. I’ve been on the bottom and rose to the top. I’m here, to give my fellow Americans a voice. What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? To serve the needs of Americans. To work FOR THE PEOPLE. To hear, understand, and truly devote everything to helping the people of this country amd get things done! What legacy would you like to leave? No matter what your past, you can rise to the top, and accomplish anything, for this is truly the land of the free, home of the brave, America is the land of opportunity…as long as you seize that opportunity. It’s not about how many times you get knocked down, but how many times you get back up. What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time? The Gulf War. I was 5 years old. The tail end of apartheid in Africa. I remember seeing commercials of starving children, and the absolute devastation it caused. I remember thinking to myself how lucky I was, the commercials I remember, you might too…impactful. What was your very first job? How long did you have it? I was a bus boy. I worked that job for about two years. What is your favorite book? Why? The Shawshank Redemption. Why…see above! If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be? Michael J Fox from Back to The Future. Time travel and meet with the First and Second continental Congress. What was the last song that got stuck in your head? Eye of The Tiger What is something that has been a struggle in your life? Drug addiction, breaking the cycle. Overcoming incarceration and becoming a productive, successful member of society. I have gone from being addicted, and jailed, to becoming a business owner, philanthropist, and now, a viable congressional candidate. What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution? Representation is based on population. Congressmen or Congresswomen are elected by the people, and sworn to serve the people. I would like to make it unique again by setting the example that we are simply there to serve our constituents. Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics? Absolutely not. The men and women who built this country, had no political experience, they were not born into their roles, they made their own way. What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade? Uniting again, as Americans. Realizing, above all else, we are not black, white, red, brown, LGBTQ+, heterosexual, rich, poor, Democrat, or Republican. We need to remember that above all else, we are Americans. If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of? Yes. The house Judiciary Committee . The House oversight and reform committee. Agriculture. Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives? No, however I am for term limits What are your thoughts on term limits? There need to be term limits. As the world changes, our political leaders need to change with it. We need to, as a country usher in a new era. Elected leaders become often times complacent, and forget their role as servants of the people. Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after? Yes. John Adam’s. He understood the importance of blind justice, due-process, Liberty. He was a living example of why we need to teach our youth. 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? Yes. I’ve been told more than once that residents feel they have NO representation in Washington. One family, lost a child to a drug overdose, the younger child, so distraught, joined a gang, and is now serving a life sentence. The father is non present, and the mother lost her job in 2020. Tell us your favorite joke. A Lawyer, a Politician, and a Cowboy walk into a bar…and that was that. If you don’t get it, that’s because I just made it up Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking? That is a loaded question. That depends upon the policy. 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? If revenue is raised to pass a bill, it must be something that will benefit the greater good. We must take care of home before we take care of the rest of the world.\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it."}, {"question": "Campaign website", "answer_html": "<p>Mariner's campaign website stated the following:\n</p>\n<div style=\"height:400px;overflow:scroll;border:1px solid gray;margin:20px;padding:10px;\">\n<table data-nosnippet=\"\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: none;background-color: transparent; auto; ;\">\n<tbody><tr>\n<td style=\"border:none; color:#B2B7F2;font-size:35px;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; padding: 10px 3px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20\">“\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; padding: 4px 10px;\" valign=\"top\">\n<p><b>I'LL MAKE SURE YOU FEEL SAFE AGAIN</b>\n</p><p>Regain our standing as the most powerful nation in the world. No one pushes America around, not on my watch!\n</p><p><b>KEEP MORE OF YOUR MONEY</b>\n</p><p>Lower gas and food prices. Lower taxes. Protect social security.\n</p><p><b>PROTECT JOBS &amp; AGRICULTURE</b>\n</p><p>I will protect OUR jobs. Make it, grow it, build it, all in AMERICA AGAIN.\n</p><p><b>PROTECT EDUCATION</b>\n</p><p>Kids are colorblind. Let's keep it that way. Real curriculum NOW!\n</p><p><b>ADDICTION TREATMENT REFORM</b>\n</p><p>I'm tough on crime. I'll legislate programs to rehabilitate.\n</p><p><b>I WILL FIGHT FOR THE UNBORN &amp; OUR KIDS</b>\n</p><p>Adopted at birth - I am pro-life. I support incentivized adoption.\n</p><p><b>ELECTION INTEGRITY</b>\n</p><p>I will battle unconstitutional federal overreach and protect states’ rights.\n</p><p><b>SECURE OUR BORDERS NOW</b>\n</p><p>Build the wall. I will fight illegal immigrants taking our jobs, narcotics, weapons, criminals, and terrorists.\n</p><p><b>MEDICAL FREEDOM</b>\n</p><p>The health of you and your children is between you and your doctor, not the federal government or anyone else.\n</p><p><b>I BACK MILITARY &amp; FIRST RESPONDERS</b>\n</p><p>I stand with first responders. They have fought for us, I'll fight for them!\n</p><p><b>PROTECT THE 2ND AMENDMENT</b>\n</p><p>Protect the second amendment the way it was written by our founding fathers.<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-quotedisclaimer_3-0\"><a href=\"#cite_note-quotedisclaimer-3\">[3]</a></sup>\n</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; color: #B2B7F2; font-size: 35px; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: right; padding: 10px 1px;\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"20\">”\n</td></tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"cquotecite\" colspan=\"3\" style=\"border: none; padding-right: 4%\"><cite style=\"font-style: normal;font-size: smaller; float: right;\">—Jason Mariner's campaign website (2022)<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-4\"><a href=\"#cite_note-4\">[4]</a></sup></cite>\n</td></tr></tbody></table>\n</div>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1548351761485-0\"><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(\"div-gpt-ad-1548351761485-0\"); });</script></div>", "answer_text": "Mariner's campaign website stated the following:\n“ I'LL MAKE SURE YOU FEEL SAFE AGAIN Regain our standing as the most powerful nation in the world. No one pushes America around, not on my watch! KEEP MORE OF YOUR MONEY Lower gas and food prices. Lower taxes. Protect social security. PROTECT JOBS & AGRICULTURE I will protect OUR jobs. Make it, grow it, build it, all in AMERICA AGAIN. PROTECT EDUCATION Kids are colorblind. Let's keep it that way. Real curriculum NOW! ADDICTION TREATMENT REFORM I'm tough on crime. I'll legislate programs to rehabilitate. I WILL FIGHT FOR THE UNBORN & OUR KIDS Adopted at birth - I am pro-life. I support incentivized adoption. ELECTION INTEGRITY I will battle unconstitutional federal overreach and protect states’ rights. SECURE OUR BORDERS NOW Build the wall. I will fight illegal immigrants taking our jobs, narcotics, weapons, criminals, and terrorists. MEDICAL FREEDOM The health of you and your children is between you and your doctor, not the federal government or anyone else. I BACK MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDERS I stand with first responders. They have fought for us, I'll fight for them! PROTECT THE 2ND AMENDMENT Protect the second amendment the way it was written by our founding fathers. [3] ” —Jason Mariner's campaign website (2022) [4]"}]