Meet Arnold J. White, candidate for U.S. House, Tennessee District 4

David Plazas, Nashville Tennessean
·2 min read

The Tennessean Editorial Board asked candidates on the Aug. 4 state and federal primary ballot in Tennessee to answer our questionnaire. Find biographical information and their responses to 10 questions. Early voting started on July 15.

Biographical Information

  • Name: Arnold Joseph White

  • Age (at time of Aug. 4 election): 74

  • Neighborhood, town and/or city: Smyrna, TN

  • Education: High school diploma & some college.

  • Job history: Retired after 36 years at BFS Bridgestone/Firestone Other jobs before that.

  • Family: Wife, two sons, four grandsons, two granddaughters, one great-granddaughter, one great-grandson. Love'm all!

Congressional candidate, Arnold White speaks at a candidate forum at University of Tennesee Southern Gault Auditorium in Pulaski , Tenn., Thursday, July 14, 2022.
Congressional candidate, Arnold White speaks at a candidate forum at University of Tennesee Southern Gault Auditorium in Pulaski , Tenn., Thursday, July 14, 2022.

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Ten Questions about your Candidacy

What office are you seeking? (Include district)

US Congress 4th district. (Democrat)

Why are you running for this office?

To help end global-warming and climate-change. I have a plan!

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What makes you qualified to hold this office and better qualified than your opponent(s)? (Please specify if you are unopposed, but feel free to answer)

You wouldn't believe me if I told you. But I'll tell you anyway:

www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/15031387/road-map-of-events-hume-fogg-tech/279 AND www.LoveGodIsLove.org

How can you make the biggest impact on your community through this position?

I know how to stop and reverse global-warming and climate-change.

If you are elected (or re-elected), what are your top 2 to 3 priorities for your new (or next) term in office?

Environment, election security, and using the USAF to fight forest-fires and other types of fires when necessary and where possible.

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What are you hearing most from voters about what they want you to accomplish, if elected?

A return to really trying for TRUTH and JUSTICE as THE AMERICAN WAY!!

What else do you want voters to know about you that will help them make an informed decision on Election Day?

Keep up with my posts at www.Facebook.com/a77white and see!

Tell us about a mentor or guide who made a difference in your life and what wisdom would you impart to the community?

"The three men I admire most, the Father, Son and the Holy Ghost." ~“God is Love is Jesus is Love is Love is The Answer Is!”~

Will you commit to being civil in how you present yourself and the way you interact with opponents and others? (Our definition of civility is being a good, active, honest and respectable citizen)

Yes

A fun question: What are one or two attractions (restaurants, parks, venues, etc.) that visitors cannot miss if they come to your community?

Smyrna, Tennessee in general and Rutherford County specifically.

Call Opinion and Engagement Director David Plazas at (615) 259-8063, email him at dplazas@tennessean.com or tweet to him at @davidplazas.

This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Tennessee Aug. 4 election: Arnold White, candidate, Congress Dist. 4