Ronald William Harris

[{"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>Ronald William Harris completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Harris' 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-122485-2022-04-28\" id=\"heading-bio-122485-2022-04-28\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-122485-2022-04-28\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-122485-2022-04-28\" 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-122485-2022-04-28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-122485-2022-04-28\" 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 started my adult work as a Communications Analyst in the United States Air Force. In the Air Force I meant the best people in the World. I had the great honor to work with professional soldiers who worked to protect the United States of America.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-122485-2022-04-28\" id=\"heading-key-message-122485-2022-04-28\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-122485-2022-04-28\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-122485-2022-04-28\" 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-122485-2022-04-28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-122485-2022-04-28\" 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 have made a lot of mistakes in my life, but as I see it, only in America would I have been given opportunity after opportunity after opportunity to become a relatively successful human being. People should vote for me because I want all Americans to be successful. Each individual, if they have the heart to keep trying, the opportunity should be there for them to succeed. I believe my experience as an American Worker gives me a realistic view of the tremendous struggle that Americans have at work, in community, and making and keeping family. For example, no one should be denied the opportunity to get a certified education because they can’t afford it.</li><li>Americans, we must do something about the working wage in this country. There is no greater factor that divides a family than the ability to financially provide for a family. What most of us do as workers is live to work but making and creating family is so much more than outside work. I was very privileged to have a stay-at-home Mom, who gave me stability, emotional consistency, and a happy home life. However, my father worked two jobs and his home life was more of a place to sleep at than anything else. We cherished the Sunday dinners he was able to attend. Everyone, everyone knows are wages have been stagnated for over forty years. That in real wage, using the dollar value wage of the minimum</li><li>The Opioid Crisis is the most disturbing and destructive crisis of our time. We are talking about 100, 000 Americans being killed last by a chemical attack. This is chemical terrorist attack on our country. Fentanyl is a synthetic drug that the drug Cartels are putting in every drug that they push. People should not be murdered because of their Stupidity, or because they are seeking relief from their personal pain, and there is a lot of pain I America. We need to get it stopped and we should use all means possible to stop it. I swear I will use all the energy I have, and all the breath I have to stop this killing of the American people.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-122485-2022-04-28\" id=\"heading1-122485-2022-04-28\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-122485-2022-04-28\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-122485-2022-04-28\" 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=\"heading1-122485-2022-04-28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-122485-2022-04-28\" 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\t I am a United States Air Force Veteran who served during both The Vietnam Era and The Cold War. I held the rank of Sergeant receiving a Good Conduct Medal for my Service. My Service took place in Italy, England, and Japan. I worked in the USAF Security Service as a Communications Analyst. My last position was as the Senior Advisory Analyst for Dawg Flight 6920 Air Base Group. I am well-traveled in Europe, Asia, and the United States. I worked as a Contractor in Iraq during the surge 2007-2008. During the Summer Months for 10 years, I worked as an Input Data Operator for various contractors at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas participating in training program with various National Guard Units throughout the Country.<br/>\r\n I was an Active participate in United States politics for 20 years. I’ve run as a Candidate for both the Republican and Democratic parties. I was the Republican Committee person in my precinct. I ran as a Republican for State Representative in 96 and 98 in a heavily Democratic District. I ran for congress as a Republican in 2000 in Missouri 5th District. I ran for the KCMO School Board in 2002 and 2004. In 2012 I ran for Congress in Missouri 6th Congressional District as a Democrat. Personally, I have always considered myself a JFK Democrat who was my life long personal Hero. Switching parties has been for the interest of the Nation. I actively participated in both parties’ political organizations and campaigns. I was on Attorney General John \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-122485-2022-04-28\" id=\"heading2-122485-2022-04-28\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-122485-2022-04-28\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-122485-2022-04-28\" 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=\"heading2-122485-2022-04-28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-122485-2022-04-28\" 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\t I am a United States Air Force Veteran who served during both The Vietnam Era and The Cold War. I held the rank of Sergeant receiving a Good Conduct Medal for my Service. My Service took place in Italy, England, and Japan. I worked in the USAF Security Service as a Communications Analyst. My last position was as the Senior Advisory Analyst for Dawg Flight 6920 Air Base Group. I am well-traveled in Europe, Asia, and the United States. I worked as a Contractor in Iraq during the surge 2007-2008. During the Summer Months for 10 years, I worked as an Input Data Operator for various contractors at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas participating in training program with various National Guard Units throughout the Country.<br/>\n<pre> I was an Active participate in United States politics for 20 years. I’ve run as a Candidate for both the Republican and Democratic parties. I was the Republican Committee person in my precinct. I ran as a Republican for State Representative in 96 and 98 in a heavily Democratic District. I ran for congress as a Republican in 2000 in Missouri 5th District. I ran for the KCMO School Board in 2002 and 2004. In 2012 I ran for Congress in Missouri 6th Congressional District as a Democrat. Personally, I have always considered myself a JFK Democrat who was my life long personal Hero. Switching parties has been for the interest of the Nation. I actively participated in both parties’ political organizations and campaigns. I was on Attorney General John Ashcroft bus. I worked in George W. Bush 2000 Campaign, and Governor Blunt’s in 2004.<br/>\r\n</pre>\n I have an MBA from Trident International University, graduating Summa Cum Laude. I have also pursued an unfinished Doctorate at Trident. I am a certified Math and Social Studies teacher receiving my certification from Florida Southeastern Nova University. I Worked as a Substitute teacher for 10 years, in all the Kansas City Metropolitan School Districts and in most all the schools. I have BA degrees \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>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1548351761485-0\"><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(\"div-gpt-ad-1548351761485-0\"); });</script></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nRonald William Harris completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Harris' responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. I started my adult work as a Communications Analyst in the United States Air Force. In the Air Force I meant the best people in the World. I had the great honor to work with professional soldiers who worked to protect the United States of America. 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 have made a lot of mistakes in my life, but as I see it, only in America would I have been given opportunity after opportunity after opportunity to become a relatively successful human being. People should vote for me because I want all Americans to be successful. Each individual, if they have the heart to keep trying, the opportunity should be there for them to succeed. I believe my experience as an American Worker gives me a realistic view of the tremendous struggle that Americans have at work, in community, and making and keeping family. For example, no one should be denied the opportunity to get a certified education because they can’t afford it. Americans, we must do something about the working wage in this country. There is no greater factor that divides a family than the ability to financially provide for a family. What most of us do as workers is live to work but making and creating family is so much more than outside work. I was very privileged to have a stay-at-home Mom, who gave me stability, emotional consistency, and a happy home life. However, my father worked two jobs and his home life was more of a place to sleep at than anything else. We cherished the Sunday dinners he was able to attend. Everyone, everyone knows are wages have been stagnated for over forty years. That in real wage, using the dollar value wage of the minimum The Opioid Crisis is the most disturbing and destructive crisis of our time. We are talking about 100, 000 Americans being killed last by a chemical attack. This is chemical terrorist attack on our country. Fentanyl is a synthetic drug that the drug Cartels are putting in every drug that they push. People should not be murdered because of their Stupidity, or because they are seeking relief from their personal pain, and there is a lot of pain I America. We need to get it stopped and we should use all means possible to stop it. I swear I will use all the energy I have, and all the breath I have to stop this killing of the American people. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? I am a United States Air Force Veteran who served during both The Vietnam Era and The Cold War. I held the rank of Sergeant receiving a Good Conduct Medal for my Service. My Service took place in Italy, England, and Japan. I worked in the USAF Security Service as a Communications Analyst. My last position was as the Senior Advisory Analyst for Dawg Flight 6920 Air Base Group. I am well-traveled in Europe, Asia, and the United States. I worked as a Contractor in Iraq during the surge 2007-2008. During the Summer Months for 10 years, I worked as an Input Data Operator for various contractors at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas participating in training program with various National Guard Units throughout the Country. I was an Active participate in United States politics for 20 years. I’ve run as a Candidate for both the Republican and Democratic parties. I was the Republican Committee person in my precinct. I ran as a Republican for State Representative in 96 and 98 in a heavily Democratic District. I ran for congress as a Republican in 2000 in Missouri 5th District. I ran for the KCMO School Board in 2002 and 2004. In 2012 I ran for Congress in Missouri 6th Congressional District as a Democrat. Personally, I have always considered myself a JFK Democrat who was my life long personal Hero. Switching parties has been for the interest of the Nation. I actively participated in both parties’ political organizations and campaigns. I was on Attorney General John What was your very first job? How long did you have it? I am a United States Air Force Veteran who served during both The Vietnam Era and The Cold War. I held the rank of Sergeant receiving a Good Conduct Medal for my Service. My Service took place in Italy, England, and Japan. I worked in the USAF Security Service as a Communications Analyst. My last position was as the Senior Advisory Analyst for Dawg Flight 6920 Air Base Group. I am well-traveled in Europe, Asia, and the United States. I worked as a Contractor in Iraq during the surge 2007-2008. During the Summer Months for 10 years, I worked as an Input Data Operator for various contractors at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas participating in training program with various National Guard Units throughout the Country. I was an Active participate in United States politics for 20 years. I’ve run as a Candidate for both the Republican and Democratic parties. I was the Republican Committee person in my precinct. I ran as a Republican for State Representative in 96 and 98 in a heavily Democratic District. I ran for congress as a Republican in 2000 in Missouri 5th District. I ran for the KCMO School Board in 2002 and 2004. In 2012 I ran for Congress in Missouri 6th Congressional District as a Democrat. Personally, I have always considered myself a JFK Democrat who was my life long personal Hero. Switching parties has been for the interest of the Nation. I actively participated in both parties’ political organizations and campaigns. I was on Attorney General John Ashcroft bus. I worked in George W. Bush 2000 Campaign, and Governor Blunt’s in 2004. I have an MBA from Trident International University, graduating Summa Cum Laude. I have also pursued an unfinished Doctorate at Trident. I am a certified Math and Social Studies teacher receiving my certification from Florida Southeastern Nova University. I Worked as a Substitute teacher for 10 years, in all the Kansas City Metropolitan School Districts and in most all the schools. I have BA degrees\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."}]