John Kingston in 2018 MA Senate race

On Civil Rights: Most diverse group to ever attend a political kick-off

Kingston's six-minute kickoff video begins with photos showing his working-class upbringing and his family of four children. The video also focuses on Kingston's multicultural experience.

Others who spoke ahead of Kingston included the Reverend Ray Hammond, pastor of Jamaica Plain's Bethel A.M.E. Church. Kingston in a campaign video is seen recalling his time as an undergraduate at the University of Pennsylvania, where he joined the local chapter of Martin Luther King Jr.'s fraternity and was the first white student to join the gospel choir.

On Foreign Policy: Our allies should bear more of our common burden

I remain concerned about the dangerous inclinations of rogue states such as North Korea, Iran, and Syria. I would support efforts to work with our allies and others who are concerned to ensure that the ability of those who wish us harm is greatly curbed. I oppose efforts to isolate and harass Israel in forums such as the United Nations.

We must remain vigilant as the threat of global terrorism is ever-present. Those who wish us ill and carry evil in their hearts have not disappeared. We need to continue to take the battle to the enemy, as the more they remain on the defensive the less likely they are to successfully attack our homeland.

On Government Reform: Washington is broken: term limits for members of Congress

"Washington is fundamentally broken, in no small part, because there are too many politicians in Congress whose top priority is getting re-elected, rather than doing what is right for the nation," Kingston said. "That is why I fully support term limits for members of Congress."

"Members of Congress should never forget they are there to serve the citizens that elected them-- not to advance their own political careers," Kingston continued. "Sen. Warren's continued refusal to endorse term limits puts an exclamation mark on her loyalty to the broken status quo in Washington."

On Environment: Oppose subsidies of uneconomic green technologies

On Drugs: Focus on opioid crisis instead of divisive rhetoric

"What I want is an America in which we can have disagreements and points of view, but we are not tearing each other down or tearing the fabric of American life apart by virtue of our prejudice," he said.

Described as an independent-minded Republican, Kingston, of Winchester, came to Massachusetts by way of Connecticut. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard Law School, the father of four worked in investment management, primarily at Affiliated Managers Group, Inc., or AMG, as general counsel and later vice chairman.

Kingston is also a self-described social entrepreneur, advocating for issues such as freedom of speech on school campuses and veteran services.

On Principles & Values: Calling Warren "Pocahontas" is inappropriate but she did lie

Warren has called the Republican president's use of the name a racial slur.

Trump again used Pocahontas to refer to Warren during a recent White House event honoring Navajo Code Talkers. Business executive John Kingston said that Trump's decision to use the name during the veteran's event was inappropriate but that his criticism is fair.

"I certainly won't be using such a term on the campaign trail--but Sen. Warren's misrepresentation of her heritage is part of a pattern that clearly troubles voters, one of using mistruths, divisive rhetoric and grandstanding to advance herself and now boost her presidential ambitions," Kingston said.