
Robert P. Casey Jr.
Democrat | Pennsylvania
Candidate Profile*
Verified Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Robert P. Casey Jr.
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
U.S. Senator
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
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WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2019-20
57%
2023-2024
50%
2015-16
20%
2017-18
17%, 14% (cum.)â€
2023
14%
2014
11%
2024
3%, 10% (cum.)â€
2022
0%, 7% (cum.)â€
2023-2024
0%, 7% (cum.)â€
2022
6% (cum.)â€
2024
6%
2019-20
20%, 5% (cum.)â€
2022
4%
2017-18
3%
2024
0%, 2% (cum.)â€
2017-18
0%
2022
F
2024
0%
2023-2024
0%
2023
0%
2023
F
2023
0%
2023-2024
0%
2023
F
2019-20
|57%
2023-2024
|50%
2015-16
|20%
2017-18
|17%, 14% (cum.)â€
2023
|14%
2014
|11%
2024
|3%, 10% (cum.)â€
2022
|0%, 7% (cum.)â€
2023-2024
|0%, 7% (cum.)â€
2022
|6% (cum.)â€
2024
|6%
2019-20
|20%, 5% (cum.)â€
2022
|4%
2017-18
|3%
2024
|0%, 2% (cum.)â€
2017-18
|0%
2022
|F
2024
|0%
2023-2024
|0%
2023
|0%
2023
|F
2023-2024
|0%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2021
100%
2024
100%
2022
100%
2024
A
2017-18
100%
2019
100%
2022
100%
2023
A
2018
A
2023-2024
100%
2022
A
2023
100%, 99% (cum.)â€
2023
100%, 98% (cum.)â€
2021-2022
98%
2021
95%
2021-2022
95%
2023
94%
2023
98%, 92% (cum.)â€
2018
83%
2022
83%
2021
81%
2021-2022
89%, 79% (cum.)â€
2017-18
75%
2022
B
2021-2022
71%
2021
|100%
2022
|100%
2024
|A
2017-18
|100%
2023
|A
2018
|A
2023-2024
|100%
2022
|A
2023
|100%, 99% (cum.)â€
2023
|100%, 98% (cum.)â€
2021-2022
|98%
2021
|95%
2021-2022
|95%
2023
|94%
2023
|98%, 92% (cum.)â€
2022
|83%
2021-2022
|89%, 79% (cum.)â€
2017-18
|75%
2021-2022
|71%
ENDORSEMENTS*
LIBERAL (62)
*JStreet PAC
*American Federation of Teachers AFT
*League of Conservation Voters Action Fund
*Amalgamated Transit Union
Feminist Majority
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (15)
Aaron Sepkowski (2024)
Dominion Energy PAC (2024)
Margaret Ann Ruhl (2024)
Craig Snyder (2023)
Eric Clancy (2023)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (34)
ActBlue (2024)
Assistant District Attorney in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.[1] From 2005 to 2009, (2024)
Brady: United Against Gun Violence (2024)
Council for a Livable World (2024)
Joint Action Committee (2024)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (361)
ActBlue (2024)
All In PAC (Tx) (2024)
Alliance for Retired Americans (2024)
America 2.0 PAC (2024)
American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (2024)
OTHER INFORMATION
Bob Casey's grade from pro-marijuana group, National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML)
GovTrack.US Ideology Score report card for the 2022 U.S. Senators.
Robert Casey introduced SCR 32 of 2024 - Supporting the Goals and Ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.
Key votes from VoteSmart
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
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Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Did not answer
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
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iVoterGuide Notes:
Statement from Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America: "Sen. Casey has consistently voted to eliminate or prevent protections for the unborn and for children born alive after failed abortions. Sen. Casey has voted to use hard-earned tax dollars to pay for abortion, including abortion travel expenses. Sen. Casey has worked to allow radical abortion ideology to be inserted into every facet of the United States Government."
Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?
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ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
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iVoterGuide Notes:
Casey supports increased spending to supplement income: "In first wave of FY24 government funding bills, PA Senior Senator advances nutrition assistance, anti-fentanyl programs, infrastructure funding, veterans’ health care. Additionally, Casey secures $172.5 million for 142 Pennsylvania community projects." source source
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
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Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
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RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
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Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
Co-sponsor of S. 5 Equality Act, 2023-2024, "To prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and for other purposes." source
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
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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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
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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.
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The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
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Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
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What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
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IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
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EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
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I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
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VALUES
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
"After much deliberation and after reviewing the legal, public policy, and civil rights questions presented, I support marriage equality for same-sex couples and believe that DOMA [the Defense of Marriage Act] should be repealed." source
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
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Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
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The Electoral College should be abolished.
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EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
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Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
Casey co-sponsored the Equality Act (2021) which would allow biological boys in girls' sports.
Casey has said, “In a world where transgender youth face a disproportionate risk of bullying, harassment, and violence, allowing transitioning youth to participate in athletics in their affirmed gender can provide enormous social and psychological benefits." source
Sen. Casey voted to table the motion and deny consideration of an amendment that would have denied federal funds to any state, local education agency or higher education that permitted biological men from competing in women's sports.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
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What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
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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?
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What do you think is the general purpose of government?
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Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
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JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Did not answer
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Did not answer
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