Doug Basler
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Doug Basler
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 9
Incumbent
No
Links
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*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (5)
Jim Walsh
Family Policy Institute of Washington Action
*Restore Liberty USA
Stand For Health Freedom
Jesse Young
OTHER (2)
King County Republican Party
Dave Reichert
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (14)
Bill Boyce (2022)
Citizens' Alliance for Property Rights (2016)
Janis Clark (2020)
Jesse Young (2020)
Jim McCune (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (11)
Andrew Pilloud (2022)
Arthur 'Art' Coday (2022)
Elle Nguyen (2022)
Huck PAC (2020)
Jeanette Burrage (2022)
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate received an endorsement from Family Policy Institute of WA, Action
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Planned Parenthood should be able to raise their own money as the Pro-Life organizations have to. Funding this organization is not a function of the government.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
When the life of the mother is at risk
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
The Free Market is the best system to lift people out of poverty and gives everyone the opportunity to prosper according to their work ethic. Redistributing wealth is just another name for theft.
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
The government has many redundant and wasteful programs that could be streamlined and more efficient. We have to live on a budget - the government should have to as well.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
The tax code needs to be simplified.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
It is the first tenant of the first amendment.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
As Jefferson wrote to the Danbury Baptists, government should not be involved in the church. This does not mean that people of faith cannot engage in government, but they absolutely cannot be interfering with our churches. Government should stay out of the church but the church has no requirement to stay out of the government
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
The burden of proof for the government to require a vaccination should be high but bodily autonomy is a choice that must be protected.
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
Healthcare is not function of the federal government and should be left up to the states. Medicaid and Medicare should stay in place as people have paid into it but the government has shown that it cannot be trusted with our money. Other alternatives should be explored along with Health Savings Accounts and Co-ops.
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. We must honor our promised to our allies.
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Strongly Disagree
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
We must first understand the motivation of jihad and do everything to thwart their agenda. Strength is respected and we must have strong leaders and policies.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone who qualifies under out laws and adds value to our country. Asylum seekers who are in imminent danger should be a priority.
VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am an Evangelical Christian.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Stop mail in voting, citizenship verification, Voter ID, increase penalties for violating election laws
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. There can be a balance of protecting our environment and protecting our economy
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Please see info at dougbasler.com
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
Did not answer
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
We need to fund mental health services
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
We need to enforce the laws we have
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Disagree
