
Doug Basler
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile*
Verified Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Doug Basler
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 9
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Multnomah Bible College, Portland, no, 1988
WORK & MILITARY
EZTVSpots.com, President, 8
Fasttrax Media, President, 5
CARTOYS Inc, Corporate Trainer, 10
AFFILIATIONS
South Sound Dreamcenter, Volunteer, Nextstep Fellowship
Youth Pastor, Portland Rescue Mission, Volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
PCO, 10
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
US CONGRESS, 2014
US CONGRESS, 2018
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (3)
*Family Freedom Coalition of Washington
Family Policy Institute of Washington Action
Human Life of Washington PAC
OTHER (1)
Pierce County Republican Party
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (6)
J.T Wilcox (2016)
Jesse Young (2020)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2018)
Mark Hargrove (2010)
State Republican Party Organizations (2016)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2014)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Protect the life of the mother.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
We must treat social security as a retirement savings program similar to 401k private sector programs and not allow the Federal government to "borrow" from the rust fund. I would like to see Americans have more control over how their individual premiums are handled.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Entitlements must be reformed. The comprise a huge percentage of the federal budget and are unsustainable. We must be sure able-bodied citizens who simply refuse to work are not rewarded with government hand outs. The beauracracy must be reigned in.
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
I do not support taxpayers paying off student debt. Colleges and Universities which are flush with cash should offer help to former students who were duped into degrees that do not fulfill the promises for career and financial success these same universities and schools promised.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The government must not interfere with the church. I believe the church shutdowns during the pandemic scare were unconstitutional.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I would like to see tort reform and malpractice lawsuits reigned in so that medical professionals can get better at what they do without fear of lawsuits and outrageous malpractice insurance premiums. I would like to see free market reforms such as selling insurance across state lines. I would like to see huge discounts for cash payments to medical facilities and a reduction in the medical industry taxes imposed by the crushing Obama-care laws.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Identify the enemies of the United States of America and treat them accordingly.
IMMIGRATION
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Agree
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Agree
Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
1. Immigrants who will add value to our nation 2. Refugees who are in immediate provable physical danger
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am an evangelical Christian. I believe the Bible is the inerrant word of God and that all human beings can have a personal relationship with God and forgiveness of sins (which we are all guilty of) because of the vicarious sacrifice of Jesus, his burial, and resurrection.
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Please see my Washington State Voter Guide statements.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I support President Trump and his policy of putting America first.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I believe restrictions on the 2nd amendment are unconstitutional.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
1. Repeal H1B Visa and other foreign guest worker programs 2. Introduce legislation to enhance protection of parental rights. 3. Prohibit Federal dollars from organizations that provide abortions 4. Complete the funding for both physical and electronic barriers to illeagal entry into the united states
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No nation in history has done more or made more progress to a fair and equal society than the United States. While we have room for improvement, I feel the incendiary rhetoric from the Democrat party and those on the left are a far bigger threat.
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