Kathy Barnette

Kathy Barnette is an American Conservative Republican, Politician, Author, Commentator, Black Rights Activist and a United States Army Veteran. Kathy Barnette was born on September 6, 1971 and raised in Alabama by her loving Mother and extended family. Kathy graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from Troy State University in Troy, Alabama and furthered her education by earning a Master’s Degree from Fontbonne University in St. Louis, Missouri. Prior to her career in politics, Kathy Barnette served in the United States Army Reserve and was accepted into Officers Training School.

Following college, Barnette worked as a Professor of Corporate Finance, and sat on the Board of a pregnancy crisis center for several years. Kathy Barnette is a Patriotic Conservative member of the Republican Party, who felt compelled to continue to serve her country, so she began her political career in 2020, when she ran as the Republican nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives for the 4th Congressional District of Pennsylvania, that typically leans left, but Kathy made a huge impact by receiving over 40% of the votes.

Kathy Barnette released her first Book in February of 2020 entitled: ‘NOTHING TO LOSE, EVERYTHING TO GAIN – Being Black and Conservative In America’, that is best described on barnetteforsenate.com as: “Explain[ing] why liberal policies have failed the black community time and time again – and will fail the larger American community as Democrats rush to the hard Left of the party.” Kathy also received national recognition for her video entitled ‘I’m Black But I’m Not A Democrat’; and is regularly featured as a political commentator on news programs, Fox News and the number one cable news show Fox & Friends.

Following Kathy Barnette’s official television announcement of her candidacy to run for the 2022 United States Senate in Pennsylvania, she posted the following Tweet on Twitter @Kathy4Truth, announcing her run for Senate, as well as addressing a message to Biden’s prejudice comment regarding black people: “I’m Kathy Barnette and I’m running to become the first Black Republican Woman elected to the US Senate. I’ll be the voice we need to defend our rights. And by the way, Joe [Biden], just because I believe in competent leadership doesn’t mean “I ain’t Black!”

On Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2021, Kathy Barnet posted on Facebook, a proud photo of herself in her United States Army uniform with the following message: “I am 100% unapologetic about many things, my love for my country is 1 of them. I made a conscious decision that if I was called to lay down my life for this country, I would have. I can assure you that you don’t love your life more than I love mine. I am not made of martyr material. I want to live. Now, as we stand and look at how far our beloved nation has fallen under the unicorn utopian of the Left, I’m left asking who will stand for this nation? Do we all love our “little” lives so much that we will just allow the Left to fundamentally change our nation…and by fundamentally change I mean destroy it? If you want to THANK A VETERAN today, then decide to STAND up for the nation they would have given their lives for.”

In an article Kathy Barnette wrote in 2018, about looking back on President Trump’s first year in office, and her reasons why she continues to support him, she said:

“First, as a black woman, I believe President Trump’s overall impact on the black community has been positive. Like many people who joined me in voting for Donald Trump in 2016, I’ve attended several of his campaign rallies. I have never been more warmly welcomed. My children had surrogate parents, uncles, aunts and cousins for a night, and were enveloped in the excitement and pride of being an American. Beyond these personal anecdotes, however, are real markers that show President Trump’s impact on the black community. The December unemployment rate for black Americans fell to 6.8 percent – the lowest level in 45 years. That’s one full percentage point – meaning that roughly 480,000 more jobs are now held by black Americans. This is not just a statistic – it is about changed lives. Couple this with the tax cuts signed into law by President Trump that are designed to incentivize companies to invest in the U.S., create more American jobs and lift stagnant wages; a booming stock market; and over a 100 companies giving bonuses and other benefits as a result of those tax cuts and widespread deregulation undertaken by the Trump administration. All of this makes for a strong economy that is good for everyone. As one old saying goes, “you can’t have employees without employers” and as another saying goes, ‘a rising tide lifts all boats.’

Second, as a military veteran, I see that President Trump’s impact on veterans has been positive. There are over 20 million veterans. Tragically, an average of 22 commit suicide every day. As a veteran, this horrible statistic is very painful for me. While we have done our fair share of haggling over health care and tax reform, the VA has not been stymied…The G.I. Bill has become the “Forever G.I. Bill,” allowing veterans to now pursue educational opportunities with government financial aid with no timing restrictions. Furthermore, under President Trump, a new law now makes it possible to “drain” the VA of employees whose poor performance and mismanagement led to poor treatment of vets. The VA still has problems. But I see significant progress. These policies are good and are a reflection of decisive leadership.

Finally, as mother, I believe President Trump’s impact has been positive for my children. National security matters just as much to me as making sure I lock every door before going to bed each night. As I demand to know who is entering my home, I think it’s only reasonable to demand that we know who is entering our country. I’ve read President Trump’s 70-point immigration plan. As a mother, I do not understand what is so un-American about terminating the outdated catch-and-release of those who have been charged with a crime that resulted in the death of another person. What is so wrong about making sure known gang members do not receive immigration benefits? Why should we financially support that? I believe each of the 70 points, including building a wall on our southern border, are reasonable and necessary. They are the first of many steps to Make America Safe Again. Remember, we don’t lock our doors at night because we hate the people on the outside of our home. We lock our doors at night because we love the people on the inside of our home. To do anything less is to be derelict of our first duties – protecting the family and preserving our nation for the next generation.

[In summation] Looking at all the above issues, I’ve come to the conclusion that yes, I can be a good person and support President Trump. Is he perfect? Am I happy about everything he says and tweets and does? Of course not – like all human beings, he has his flaws. But elections are not about picking perfect people. They are about picking the best person running for an office to fill that office. And looking back at President Trump’s first year in office, I remain convinced that he was the better candidate for president in 2016.”

Some of Kathy Barnette’s most poignant quotes:

“Yes, I’m black. But I am not a Democrat. I’m more than the sum of my individual parts. Conservative, Veteran. Woman. Christian. Black. Suburban. Middle Class. Impoverished Beginnings. Hail From The Deep South. College Educated. Fatherless Child. Wife And Mother. Each is part of who I am. Each contributes to my make up. But not one, alone, tells you who I am.”

"Vladimir Lenin [first and founding head of ‘communist socialist’ Soviet Russia] made it clear that the true goal of Socialism is Communism. He would know better than most.”

"Adding the word ‘Democratic’ to the word ‘Socialism’, doesn’t change the fact that it’s still ‘Socialism’.”

"We don’t own humans outright any longer. Instead, we make them dependent by modifying their self-determination…"

"Socialism is simply another form of Slavery.”

Kathy Barnette is an American Conservative Republican that believes in: Defending Individual Liberties, Supporting the U.S. Constitution, Smaller Government and Securing Our Borders, Pro-Life and School Choice. Please stand with Kathy Barnette as she joins the ranks of the courageous Conservative Republicans who are fighting for America and the principles on which our Country was founded.