Patricia G Miss Mooneyham

[{"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>Patricia Mooneyham completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mooneyham'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-233911-2024-04-07\" id=\"heading-bio-233911-2024-04-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-233911-2024-04-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-233911-2024-04-07\" 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-233911-2024-04-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-233911-2024-04-07\" 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 am a genuine Jersey Girl. Born and raised in New Jersey. I have lived here my entire life with the exception of when I attended the University of Southern California to study Economics and History. I am an Independent Candidate and a Conservative Christian who believes in a woman's right to decide about her body and the Second Amendment rights of Americans.\n<p>Born and raised in New Jersey, I have a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities facing our state. My passion for public service is rooted in my commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of my fellow New Jerseyans. From advocating for healthcare reform to championing economic revitalization, I am driven by a desire to create a brighter future for all.\n</p><p>As an independent candidate, I am free from the constraints of partisan politics, allowing me to prioritize the needs of the people over political agendas. With a focus on leadership that transcends party lines, I am dedicated to finding common-sense solutions to the pressing issues facing our nation. Together, let's build a stronger, more equitable country for generations to come.\nThis will be a grassroots campaign and I will be focusing on gaining the support of women's groups, educational organizations and attending family-oriented community events.\n</p>\nWe need to send a message that big business should not be making the decisions in Washington via paying for candidate support. The elite candidates have not delivered to the average voter.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-233911-2024-04-07\" id=\"heading-key-message-233911-2024-04-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-233911-2024-04-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-233911-2024-04-07\" 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-233911-2024-04-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-233911-2024-04-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>We need to rewrite the social contract when it comes to healthcare. The Affordable Care Act has created an opportunity for corporations to implement high deductible health care plans that still leave families without reliable healthcare. Healthcare encompasses more than just addressing the for profit allopathic medical system it includes family leave for new families, addressing additives in our food supply and</li><li>Economic policy, immigration, and education are all intertwined in more ways than people realize. Immigrants have often filled the roles in manufacturing and the service industries. Involving the industries that would benefit most from solving our current immigration issues are a key to creating a system that allows for immigration without creating trafficking situations and overloading the communities where immigrants settle. Putting an end to the sprawling bureaucracy of big government and redirecting those funds where they benefit the people of this country by doing things like eliminating the Department of Education or moving Homeland Security back under the Department of Defense. We want to stop overtaxing the middle class voters.</li><li>We need more representation by women in the US Senate. New Jersey has never elected a woman to serve the citizens of this country in the Senate. There are so many issues regarding reproductive rights, family roles in decision making and gender issues that we need more female perspectives represented in Washington as decisions are made.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-233911-2024-04-07\" id=\"heading1-233911-2024-04-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-233911-2024-04-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-233911-2024-04-07\" 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=\"heading1-233911-2024-04-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-233911-2024-04-07\" 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 woman's right to her own body, healthcare reform, education reform, immigration reform and election reform.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-233911-2024-04-07\" id=\"heading2-233911-2024-04-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-233911-2024-04-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-233911-2024-04-07\" 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=\"heading2-233911-2024-04-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-233911-2024-04-07\" 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\tMy faith is very important to me. The teaching of Christ to love others as you love yourself and to forgive and give grace are central to who I am.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-233911-2024-04-07\" id=\"heading3-233911-2024-04-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-233911-2024-04-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-233911-2024-04-07\" 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=\"heading3-233911-2024-04-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-233911-2024-04-07\" 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\tIntegrity, making data driven decisions that are based on what the voters want for the future of the country and what will meet the needs of all citizens. Elected officials need to be open to new ways of solving problems and to find the data to support implementation of changes.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-233911-2024-04-07\" id=\"heading4-233911-2024-04-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-233911-2024-04-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-233911-2024-04-07\" 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=\"heading4-233911-2024-04-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-233911-2024-04-07\" 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 am honest to fault, but I am also extremely compassionate and truly do look for win-win situations. I also believe that information is powerful and once you have knowledge no one can take it from you. If you are not changing and growing, you are dying, and I think this is very important for our country. We have to stop being afraid to let go of things that are not working and try things we never thought we would. If you ever read \"The Tipping Point\", I would be a Maven.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-233911-2024-04-07\" id=\"heading5-233911-2024-04-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-233911-2024-04-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-233911-2024-04-07\" 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=\"heading5-233911-2024-04-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-233911-2024-04-07\" 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\tSenators have a responsibility to balance the views of their constituents with the needs of the country. There should not be room for special interests or personal agendas.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-233911-2024-04-07\" id=\"heading6-233911-2024-04-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-233911-2024-04-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-233911-2024-04-07\" 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=\"heading6-233911-2024-04-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-233911-2024-04-07\" 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 explosion of the Challenger. I was in High School. I also vaguely remember Nixon resigning and I remember Jimmy Carter sine we share the same birth date.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-233911-2024-04-07\" id=\"heading7-233911-2024-04-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-233911-2024-04-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-233911-2024-04-07\" 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=\"heading7-233911-2024-04-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-233911-2024-04-07\" 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\tMy first official job was in a dress shop called May's but I had worked on the farm and helping babysit for family and friends for years. I held that job during my Senior year of High School until I left for college.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-233911-2024-04-07\" id=\"heading8-233911-2024-04-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-233911-2024-04-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-233911-2024-04-07\" 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=\"heading8-233911-2024-04-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-233911-2024-04-07\" 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 am not sure I can pick just one. I am an avid reader. A few are The Bible, Pride and Prejudice, How to Win Friends and Influence People, and The Idiot.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-233911-2024-04-07\" id=\"heading9-233911-2024-04-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-233911-2024-04-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-233911-2024-04-07\" 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=\"heading9-233911-2024-04-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-233911-2024-04-07\" 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\tDiana Prince.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-233911-2024-04-07\" id=\"heading10-233911-2024-04-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-233911-2024-04-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-233911-2024-04-07\" 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=\"heading10-233911-2024-04-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-233911-2024-04-07\" 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\tNobody by Casting Crowns.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-233911-2024-04-07\" id=\"heading11-233911-2024-04-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse11-233911-2024-04-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-233911-2024-04-07\" 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=\"heading11-233911-2024-04-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse11-233911-2024-04-07\" 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 single mom, and I didn't realize how much others held that against me at time.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-233911-2024-04-07\" id=\"heading12-233911-2024-04-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse12-233911-2024-04-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-233911-2024-04-07\" 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=\"heading12-233911-2024-04-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse12-233911-2024-04-07\" 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 time for term limits is past due what they should be and how they should be applied across the branches of the government is important.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-233911-2024-04-07\" id=\"heading13-233911-2024-04-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse13-233911-2024-04-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-233911-2024-04-07\" 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. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading13-233911-2024-04-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse13-233911-2024-04-07\" 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 like to think of the Senate as being in charge of the needs of the country and making sure the government is meeting those needs without overstepping their power.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-233911-2024-04-07\" id=\"heading14-233911-2024-04-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse14-233911-2024-04-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-233911-2024-04-07\" 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 senators to have previous experience in government or politics?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading14-233911-2024-04-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse14-233911-2024-04-07\" 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\tWe have plenty of lawyers and career politicians in Washington. I believe we need real world experience, practical knowledge and compassion for people in Washing to balance the existing political mix of Senators. While we are at the highest number of female senators in history at 25, there is still a long way to go for better representation of half the population.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-233911-2024-04-07\" id=\"heading15-233911-2024-04-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse15-233911-2024-04-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-233911-2024-04-07\" 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=\"heading15-233911-2024-04-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse15-233911-2024-04-07\" 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\tWhy was 6 afraid of 7? Because 7 ate 9! ;)\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-233911-2024-04-07\" id=\"heading16-233911-2024-04-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse16-233911-2024-04-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-233911-2024-04-07\" 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=\"heading16-233911-2024-04-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse16-233911-2024-04-07\" 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\tDepends on the policy.\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\nPatricia Mooneyham completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mooneyham's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. I am a genuine Jersey Girl. Born and raised in New Jersey. I have lived here my entire life with the exception of when I attended the University of Southern California to study Economics and History. I am an Independent Candidate and a Conservative Christian who believes in a woman's right to decide about her body and the Second Amendment rights of Americans. Born and raised in New Jersey, I have a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities facing our state. My passion for public service is rooted in my commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of my fellow New Jerseyans. From advocating for healthcare reform to championing economic revitalization, I am driven by a desire to create a brighter future for all. As an independent candidate, I am free from the constraints of partisan politics, allowing me to prioritize the needs of the people over political agendas. With a focus on leadership that transcends party lines, I am dedicated to finding common-sense solutions to the pressing issues facing our nation. Together, let's build a stronger, more equitable country for generations to come.\nThis will be a grassroots campaign and I will be focusing on gaining the support of women's groups, educational organizations and attending family-oriented community events. We need to send a message that big business should not be making the decisions in Washington via paying for candidate support. The elite candidates have not delivered to the average voter. 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? We need to rewrite the social contract when it comes to healthcare. The Affordable Care Act has created an opportunity for corporations to implement high deductible health care plans that still leave families without reliable healthcare. Healthcare encompasses more than just addressing the for profit allopathic medical system it includes family leave for new families, addressing additives in our food supply and Economic policy, immigration, and education are all intertwined in more ways than people realize. Immigrants have often filled the roles in manufacturing and the service industries. Involving the industries that would benefit most from solving our current immigration issues are a key to creating a system that allows for immigration without creating trafficking situations and overloading the communities where immigrants settle. Putting an end to the sprawling bureaucracy of big government and redirecting those funds where they benefit the people of this country by doing things like eliminating the Department of Education or moving Homeland Security back under the Department of Defense. We want to stop overtaxing the middle class voters. We need more representation by women in the US Senate. New Jersey has never elected a woman to serve the citizens of this country in the Senate. There are so many issues regarding reproductive rights, family roles in decision making and gender issues that we need more female perspectives represented in Washington as decisions are made. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? A woman's right to her own body, healthcare reform, education reform, immigration reform and election reform. Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? My faith is very important to me. The teaching of Christ to love others as you love yourself and to forgive and give grace are central to who I am. What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Integrity, making data driven decisions that are based on what the voters want for the future of the country and what will meet the needs of all citizens. Elected officials need to be open to new ways of solving problems and to find the data to support implementation of changes. What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? I am honest to fault, but I am also extremely compassionate and truly do look for win-win situations. I also believe that information is powerful and once you have knowledge no one can take it from you. If you are not changing and growing, you are dying, and I think this is very important for our country. We have to stop being afraid to let go of things that are not working and try things we never thought we would. If you ever read \"The Tipping Point\", I would be a Maven. What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? Senators have a responsibility to balance the views of their constituents with the needs of the country. There should not be room for special interests or personal agendas. What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time? The explosion of the Challenger. I was in High School. I also vaguely remember Nixon resigning and I remember Jimmy Carter sine we share the same birth date. What was your very first job? How long did you have it? My first official job was in a dress shop called May's but I had worked on the farm and helping babysit for family and friends for years. I held that job during my Senior year of High School until I left for college. What is your favorite book? Why? I am not sure I can pick just one. I am an avid reader. A few are The Bible, Pride and Prejudice, How to Win Friends and Influence People, and The Idiot. If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be? Diana Prince. What was the last song that got stuck in your head? Nobody by Casting Crowns. What is something that has been a struggle in your life? I was a single mom, and I didn't realize how much others held that against me at time. What are your thoughts on term limits? The time for term limits is past due what they should be and how they should be applied across the branches of the government is important. What qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution? I like to think of the Senate as being in charge of the needs of the country and making sure the government is meeting those needs without overstepping their power. Do you believe that it’s beneficial for senators to have previous experience in government or politics? We have plenty of lawyers and career politicians in Washington. I believe we need real world experience, practical knowledge and compassion for people in Washing to balance the existing political mix of Senators. While we are at the highest number of female senators in history at 25, there is still a long way to go for better representation of half the population. Tell us your favorite joke. Why was 6 afraid of 7? Because 7 ate 9! ;) Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking? Depends on the policy.\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. 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