Thomas Oh
Republican | Virginia
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Thomas Oh
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
U.S. House, Dist. 8
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
George Mason University, Arlington, MBA, 2019
George Mason University, Fairfax, BS, 2013
WORK & MILITARY
United States Army Active and Reserve, Captain, 8
AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Charles Hernick, 2016 VA-08 Republican Nominee
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Agree
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.
Disagree
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
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Disagree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Additional regulations are needed to prevent climate change.
Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Agree
The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Agree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Agree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
It is OK for Congress to exempt itself from compliance with laws applicable to all citizens.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Agree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
The United States should protect its sovereignty from the United Nations.
Strongly Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
No Answer
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
When the abortion should be allowed when the mother is a victim of rape or incest, and if the mother is in endangerment. There needs to be be more programs to empower women to have children without the fear of social backlash from society for choosing to have a child. We need to do more for women to allow them to still have a child and still be able to complete their education and careers without having to fall behind.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
First and foremost, I believe it is outrageous that this question only talks about radical Islamic terrorism when there are many radical groups such as the Eco-terrorist groups. The question that should be presented is,"What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of terrorism?". America is a diverse nation that should not be ethnocentric and full of xenophobia. Anyhow, we should eradicate terrorism through positive community engagement and eliminate their sources of income and other resources.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
It was the tyrannical rule by the British Empire. The Roman government served as the basis of what our government is today.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in God, and I am a Christian. I believe everyone has the right to believe in whatever and whoever they choose to. Religion should not be forced on anyone.
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?
Somewhat Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
https://www.letuschangecongress.org/platform
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
There needs to be a balance between the insurance providers and medical professionals. Currently, everyone is forced to purchase healthcare and are boxed in by their insurance networks. This created an oligopoly where insurance other healthcare companies have absolute power. Many Republicans believe that simply repealing Obamacare will cause health care to be affordable again. However, there will still be the problem on how not everyone would have access to health care which is what Democrats are fighting for. I believe that there needs to be a balance which can be created through the following: insurance companies can offer a wide range of plans which include plans that do not discriminate based on current health conditions, providers set their own prices, patients have the option to choose any provider without network restrictions, and having providers and insurance compete with each other to bring affordable fair prices.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
The government needs to have a free market economy where consumers are protected. I believe we should promote Austrian Economics rather than Keynesian Economics. There needs to to be fairness for both business and individuals where everyone's growth is limited by high taxes.
What changes should be made to the tax code?
Remove income tax to incorporate a national sales tax for inferior, normal, and luxury goods. Taxes should also be be adjusted to cost of living expenses. 100k in the DC area is taxed regardless of how much 100K is truly worth in the DC area. Making 100K in the DC area is like making 70K in Atlanta, GA but taxed at a higher rate regardless. We need to change that.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
The best way to bring down unemployment is through long term solutions such as keeping interest rates low so that businesses can expand to create jobs, keeping taxes lower, not raising minimum wage so that small businesses can afford to hire more workers, and reforming our education system to prepare citizens for their careers.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
We can start by eliminating the $21 trillion dollars of debt. It isn't rocket science, the government needs to stop spending more than it generates from tax revenue. Raising taxes is not the answer but smart fiscal spending is!
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have sworn to uphold and defend the United States Constitution with my 8 years of service in the US Army. I received my Bachelor's in Criminology, Law, and Society concentrating in Homeland Security & Justice from George Mason University which is located within the Congressional District. I was born and raised in Northern Virginia and this is my home. I am the type of leader that will put my life on the line again if needed, to achieve the positive change that we need in our nation. I want to establish a government of the people, and not a government where only the well-connected wealthy rules over the everyday Americans. Today, I see that Congress is more concerned for the agendas of their own political parties, serving the interest of corporations, and making little to no progress to build their self-aggrandizing brand. Therefore, I am now running for Congress to change Congress for the better. If there is one campaign promise to remember, people will be before politics!
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
info@ohforcongress.com (703) 479-9007
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Please support the fight to finally put people before politics so that we can change Congress together by contributing through the campaign site at letschangecongress.org
