Daniel Cobble

Daniel Cobble (independent) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Kentucky's 3rd Congressional District. He lost as a write-in in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

Daniel Cobble was born in Louisville, Kentucky. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1982 to 1993. He earned an associate degree from Sullivan University in 2000. His career experience includes working as a carpet cleaner and a paralegal.^[1]

Elections

2024

Kentucky's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024 (May 21 Republican primary)

Kentucky's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024 (May 21 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Kentucky District 3

Incumbent Morgan McGarvey defeated Mike Craven, Daniel Cobble, and Jared Randall in the general election for U.S. House Kentucky District 3 on November 5, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Morgan McGarvey (D)	61.9	203,100
	Mike Craven (R)	38.0	124,713
	Daniel Cobble (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	27
	Jared Randall (D) (Write-in)	0.0	24

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 327,864
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Kentucky District 3

Incumbent Morgan McGarvey defeated Geoff M. Young and Jared Randall in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Kentucky District 3 on May 21, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Morgan McGarvey	84.1	44,275
	Geoff M. Young	11.2	5,875
	Jared Randall	4.7	2,491

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 52,641
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Kentucky District 3

Mike Craven defeated Denny Ormerod in the Republican primary for U.S. House Kentucky District 3 on May 21, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mike Craven	75.2	15,397
	Submit photo	Denny Ormerod	24.8	5,074

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 20,471
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Endorsements

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2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Kentucky District 3

Morgan McGarvey defeated Stuart Ray and Daniel Cobble in the general election for U.S. House Kentucky District 3 on November 8, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Morgan McGarvey (D)	62.0	160,920
	Stuart Ray (R)	38.0	98,637
	Daniel Cobble (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	30

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 259,587
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Kentucky District 3

Morgan McGarvey defeated Attica Scott in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Kentucky District 3 on May 17, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Morgan McGarvey	63.3	52,157
	Attica Scott	36.7	30,183

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 82,340
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Kentucky District 3

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Kentucky District 3 on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Stuart Ray	29.5	9,703
		Rhonda Palazzo	29.4	9,645
		Mike Craven	19.7	6,488
		Gregory Puccetti	9.1	2,980
		Daniel Cobble	4.7	1,539
	Submit photo	Justin Gregory	3.9	1,293
		Darien Barrios Moreno	3.7	1,212

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 32,860
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Robert DeVore Jr. (R)

2020

United States Senate election in Kentucky, 2020 (June 23 Republican primary)

United States Senate election in Kentucky, 2020 (June 23 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Kentucky

The following candidates ran in the general election for U.S. Senate Kentucky on November 3, 2020.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Mitch McConnell (R)	57.8	1,233,315
	Amy McGrath (D)	38.2	816,257
	Brad Barron (L)	4.0	85,386
	Paul John Frangedakis (Unaffiliated) (Write-in)	0.0	70
	Daniel Cobble (Unaffiliated) (Write-in)	0.0	18
	Randall Lee Teegarden (Unaffiliated) (Write-in)	0.0	9

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,135,055
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Derek Leonard Petteys (Reform Party)
Alyssa Dara McDowell (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Kentucky

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Kentucky on June 23, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Amy McGrath	45.4	247,037
		Charles Booker	42.6	231,888
		Mike Broihier	5.0	27,175
		Mary Ann Tobin	2.0	11,108
		Maggie Jo Hilliard	1.1	6,224
	Submit photo	Andrew Maynard	1.1	5,974
		Bennie Smith	0.9	5,040
		Jimmy Ausbrooks	0.7	3,629
		Eric Rothmuller	0.6	2,995
	Submit photo	John Sharpensteen	0.5	2,992

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 544,062
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Kentucky

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Kentucky on June 23, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mitch McConnell	82.8	342,660
		C. Wesley Morgan	6.2	25,588
	Submit photo	Louis Grider	3.3	13,771
		Paul John Frangedakis	2.9	11,957
	Submit photo	Naren James	2.6	10,693
	Submit photo	Kenneth Lowndes	1.3	5,548
	Submit photo	Nicholas Alsager	0.9	3,603

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 413,820
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Karl Das (R)
Wendell Crow (R)

Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for U.S. Senate Kentucky

Brad Barron advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. Senate Kentucky on March 7, 2020.

		Candidate
✔		Brad Barron (L)

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

Daniel Cobble completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Cobble's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Like most Americans, I have a sense of alarm that America is at risk, especially with Joe Biden in office. For years, as an inventor & problem-solver, I have been developing corrective policies to fix Gov'mt. I am qualified for office. For example, to achieve successful public education, we must bring parents into the schools as paid and volunteer aides to school staffs. No fee public childcare should've been implemented years ago. We must stop the Federal Reserve's three antitrust violations of which over 50% of federal taxes is paid to the debt, $3+ trillion dollars every year. I have suffered systemic roadblocks from Gov'mt of which I will work to tear down so others may prevail. I have fought to make America live up to its creed of life and liberty. While others are losing hope, I understand that Gov'mt is violating specific policies and laws that can be reversed. Thus, I will work to restore hope in others. The U.S. Postal Service and the Mexican border crises are fixable. Credit reporting should be transparent w/ ready-access to consumers. Low cost healthcare-for-all is achievable with Equity-based Healthcare. Climate change is reversible with "carbon circulatory redirection" (see website). -- I am 68 years old, married 24 years and love my wife, and disabled from naval service of 8 years. See my website at The-Protect-America-Project.org. Please consider donating to my agenda ($3,000 limit). If elected, you will see a return on your investment. Sincerely, Thank 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?

My extensive work demonstrates that I am needed in Washington.
President Biden is threatening the November 2022 Elections to bring Communism into America. We all must demand his removal from office.
Please see my practical solution to abortion in the Kentuckians for the Commonwealth Survey at The-Protect-America-Project.org.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

SECURING VOTING WITH TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD VOTING PRECINCTS. -- HIGH TAXES IS CAUSED BY THE FEDERAL RESERVE'S THREE ANTITRUST VIOLATIONS -- THE ANTITRUST VIOLATIONS CREATE SPECULATORS THAT ARE CAUSING HIGH RENT & HIGH HOME PRICES -- THE ANTITRUST VIOLATIONS IS WHY THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE IS BROKEN (why we pay more for stamps; see website) -- NO FEE PUBLIC CHILDCARE -- CARBON CIRCULATORY REDIRECTION PROGRAM TO REVERSE CLIMATE CHANGE (will operate parallel the Green Economy -- HEALTHCARE FOR ALL IS QUITE POSSIBLE -- END THE BORDER CRISIS WITH "TRANSACTIONAL MIGRATION" FOR U.S. EMPLOYERS -- WE REDUCE CRIME AND PRISON POPULATIONs BY ENFORCING THE "NO ATTAINDER" CLAUSES OF ARTICLE ONE, SECTIONS 9 & 10 OF U.S. CONSTITUTION. THESE CLAUSES IN EFFECT SAYS WE CANNOT TAKE AWAY THE RIGHTS OF FELONS. THEY ARE TO REMAIN AS WHOLE HUMAN BEINGS -- CRITICAL COUNSELING CARE (CCC) FOR ABORTIONS WILL SAVE MANY BABIES, AS PRACTICAL SOLUTION TO ABORTIONS. -- WE HAVE TO ABOLISH THE FEDERAL RESERVE; the Fed is unconstitutional and making slaves of everyone. -- Note: Please don't let my penchant for solving problems annoy you. Like Adrian Monk (in the TV series), I seek balance in the world.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Yes. The book by G. Edward Griffin, "The Creature from Jekyll Island, A Second Look at the Federal Reserve."

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

He must associate the power of the federal gov'mt with fixing problems.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I have defined the proper policies needed to bring America from the brink.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To associate the needs of his constituencies with the function of the federal gov'mt. This may require addressing problems that goes beyond the constituency, such as working with other lawmakers (compromise) to serve my constituency.

What legacy would you like to leave?

That he truly worked for the People

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

The Courier Journal & Louisville Times. 3 years.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Krishnamurti's "The Awakening of Intelligence" His work guides people into tapping into the awareness function of the brain. This is when mind and body moves with the ambient environment / life.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Spiderman.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

The movie soundtrack, Dance with Me

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

I have struggled against Gov'mt. I have unresolved injuries / lawsuits and liens. A judge dismissing a case out-of-hand is a very violent act, because he or she leaves the injury unsolved of which the suit was brought. The U.S. Patent office has refused to process my patent applications.

But we are at the point now of needing to fix climate change and water pollution. This requires giving regular people a stake in society, to honor their equity and rights. Otherwise, mankind cannot prevail.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

The constituency of the U.S. Representative is very localized. So he or she must connect the local issues / problems with the State & federal functions of gov'mt. For example, I envision writing legislative proposals for Louisville Metro Council and the Kentucky legislature. Such as for implementing no fee public childcare and improper taxation occurring in Kentucky.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Of course it helps. But more important to develop the proper policy (action of Gov'mt) for the situation. Once again, Gov'mt is dysfunctional today due to its conflict-of-interest with corporations, brought on by the antitrust violations.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

The unconstitutional Federal Reserve. The three antitrust violations, that began in 1999 with repeal / termination of the Glass-Steagall Act, has weakened America with "a weak dollar" to allow the rise of Communism. It is the strong and stable dollar that broke the back of Communism, because the Fed's normalized / higher interest rates (strong dollar) forced the Communist elite to invest in the West.

Researcher G. Edward Griffin warned the world that the Federal Reserve (Fed) exists only to profiteer from debt and that it would someday destroy America. We are now at that point and must demand abolishing the Fed. Please refer to the 2018 Taxpayers' Balance Sheet (at the website) showing the 50% of federal tax dollars paid to the debt, over $3- trillion every year. The antitrust violations create the $transfer-of-wealth to Wall Street corporations (see website).

The destructive, corporate woke environment is created by the $transfer-of-wealth as well as the psychopathic conflict-of-interest between Gov'mt and corporations. This conflict-of-interest is why Gov'mt decisions are irrational, against the interests of regular citizens. In Kentucky, corporate monopolies are running wild, over charging customers and treating them like shit with the behest of the courts.

EDUCATION: The far left element, that includes Clinton, Obama, and Biden, are keeping parents confused & divided with school choice, with no vision or definitive approach to education. Successful public schools are "guaranteed" with parental support as school aides, paid and volunteer, to teachers and other school staff.

The woke environment is pulling corporations in a thousand different directions to where it's impossible to address climate change and water pollution. We must abolish the Federal Reserve (and thus the antitrust violations) so everyone will have a stake in solving our problems.

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Yes, the committees on $appropriations and the environment.

If you are a current representative, why did you join your current committees?

n/a

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Yes. The local connection serves to keep the people's interests in Washington.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

The term limits issue is complicated because of three glaring situations. First, the big money will find a way to continue to corrupt the political system, recruiting and placing pressure on their candidates to do even more dirt for the limited time in office. Second, corrupt elected officials will seek to "game the system" as best they can while in limited office. And third, elected officials with the best intentions will be forced out of office while conducting good work for their constituents and nation. These are the officials needed in office to rail against corruption, such as the 94 co-sponsors of HJR-12 SJR-3.

For example, longtime elected official Joe Manchin is needed in Washington today as a bulwark against Communism, the malfeasance of Pres. Biden.

Moreover, nothing can take the place of citizen involvement. Identifying the proper policies/actions of gov'mt is key to fixing and maintaining good gov'mt. Without citizen involvement, America will continue to languish even with term limits. And with term limits, elected officials must still know how to steer gov'mt that is most assured by an informed electorate, such as your organization.

So Sir, the matter is complicated. I am not convinced that term limits is the way to go. I beleive we would risk "hog tying" the nation even more. (And I believe the Founding Fathers considered term limits in-passing while working out the Constitution since they considered everything else.)

The most pressing electorial problem is "election security." Both party leaderships have joined to steer the electoriate away from "neighborhood voting precincts" that is the real security of U.S. voting processes. FYI, I have attached copy of my Criminal Complaint to remove the Kentucky Secretary of State from office for violating these processes in Kentucky. The Complaint provides the secured voting precepts of which all the States followed "prior to arrival of the computer."

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Yes. Paul Wellstone of Minnesota.

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. In fact, recently, a young mother told me of HUD is allowing landlords to require credit reports of welfare tenants of which HUD is paying 90% of the rent. The mother says this a way of causing more homelessness. Here again, its the Wall Street speculators committing the three antitrust violations with the Federal Reserve that is driving up rent and home prices.

Tell us your favorite joke.

The angry little boy in the TV series, Doc Martin, is cussing Doc Martin without using cuss words. It's very hallarious.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Compromise is very desirable and yet down-right dangerous in today's toxic environment of woke corporations and Communist infiltration. The Founding Fathers designed the "representative system" to be difficult upon these times when malfeasance is plaguing the system. "Organic" compromise will return upon abolishing the Federal Reserve (stopping the antitrust violations) when economic power is returned to the people.

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?

Stopping the antitrust violations, and creating the Office of Infrastructure within the U.S. Dept. of Transportation as a clearinghouse for receiving construction / maintenance projects. Each project, large and small, would require a balance sheet. The federal gov’mt should promote Office[s] of Infrastructure for State & local gov’mts. These new agencies will eliminate taxes wasted on block grants and provide realistic vision and planning for communities.

Line 8 in the Taxpayers’ Balance Sheet (on website homepage) shows there’s no money for infrastructure until stopping the antitrust violations. Congress keeps bullshitting us (incl. Mitch McConnell & Nancy Pelosi) that we can keep borrowing for infrastructure. But since 2000, we are over $60 trillion behind in infrastructure maintenance due to the $transfer of wealth. We must restore the tax base and require $payback from U.S. creditors to tackle this problem.

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2020

Daniel Cobble did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

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Daniel Cobble campaign contribution history
Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	U.S. House Kentucky District 3	Lost general	$0	N/A**
2022	U.S. House Kentucky District 3	Lost general	$0	N/A**
Grand total			$0	N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission *This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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Elections

2024

General election

General election for U.S. House Kentucky District 3

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Kentucky District 3

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Kentucky District 3

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2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Kentucky District 3

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Kentucky District 3

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Kentucky District 3

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

2020

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Kentucky

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Democratic primary election

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Kentucky

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Libertarian convention

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2024

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2022

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