Casey Burke Welch
Republican | Arizona
Candidate Profile
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Casey Burke Welch
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 2
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
St Johns University, New York, MBA, 2007
Strayer University, Washington DC, MPA, 2009
University of Idaho, Moscow, MNR, 2018
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
Peace Corps, Small Business Development Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity
Nicaragua group leader, Arizona Hydrological Society, Member
National Peace Corps Association, Member, National Rifle Association
Member, Az Citizens Defense Leage, Member
Sierra Club, Member, Project Management Institute
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Agree
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 Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Neutral
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Agree
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.
Neutral
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Neutral
The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly 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."
Neutral
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.
Neutral
The United States should protect its sovereignty from the United Nations.
No Answer
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Neutral
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
No Answer
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Abortion should be allowed only to save the life of the woman, or if the pregnancy arises from incest or rape.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Reduce our presence and foot print in the Middle East from conventional troops. Allow surgical Special Forces engagements. Increase soft power, and covert missions.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
No Answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am Christian, being baptized in Israel in the Jordan river. I believe that Jesus died for our sins, was buried, was resurrected, and thereby offers salvation to all who will receive Him in faith.
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.
A desire to preserve the political philosophy and rules of government articulated in the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. A belief that it is imperative to preserve traditional morality, as it is articulated in the Bible, using cultural norms and the power of the state. An embrace of free-market capitalism, and a belief in the legitimacy of market outcomes. A belief that America is an exceptional nation, a shining city on a hill, whose rightful role is leader of the free world. A belief that America shouldn't intervene in the affairs of other nations except to defend ourselves from aggression and enforce contracts and treaties. The belief that taxes should be lower and government smaller.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I am a firm believer in capitalism and the free market. Sadly, due to greed in the healthcare industry, which includes healthcare insurance, health providers, and the pharmaceutical industry and FDA regulations a system has been developed to prevent the free market from working. We continue to experience higher costs in healthcare and prescription medicine with lower quality of care. How can the same pill cost 100 dollars in the United States and 2 dollars in Canada or Mexico? Of all the first world countries, the United States is the only country without some form of a single-payer system for universal healthcare. I believe that healthcare is a human right and should be guaranteed to all Americans regardless of wealth or income. I support future legislation to curb drug costs and tackle fraud in the healthcare industry.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Under the Trump Administration, the United States Government has done an excellent job taking steps to help the economy achieve the goals of growth, full employment, and price stability. In the United States, the government influences economic activity through two approaches: monetary policy and fiscal policy. Through monetary policy, the government exerts its power to regulate the money supply and level of interest rates. Through the economic system, it uses its power to tax and to spend. By reducing the tax burden on the citizens of the United States, it promotes a healthier economy.
What changes should be made to the tax code?
At this point, nothing. I’m as interested as the rest of the United States to see how the most recent tax code reforms will play out in our economy.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Monetary policy – cutting interest rates to boost Aggregate Demand Fiscal policy – cutting taxes to increase Aggregate Demand. Promote education and training to help reduce structural unemployment. Geographical subsidies to encourage firms to invest in depressed areas.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
There are a lot of options on the table, and the time to speak, and debate about those options is NOW. Congress needs to focus their attention to saving Social Security benefits at all costs. Saving Social Security benefits is a priority.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
• Native to Arizona Over twenty years of leadership experience and management experience. • Ten years of public service working in hotspots such as Iraq, Afghanistan, and Colombia with the U.S. Agency for International Development, the U.S. Department of State, and the U.S. Peace Corps. • Entrepreneur and past Small Business owner • Recognized expert in Executive leadership, and budgeting MASTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES | University of Idaho 2018 PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL | Project Management Institute 2017 MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | Strayer University 2009 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | St. Johns University 2007 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (Global Business Administration) | Arizona State University 2000
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
cwelch@caseywelchforcongress.com
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
LEADERSHIP–over 20 years of leadership experience coordinating, developing, managing strategies, policies, procedures, and guidelines for establishing programs in the crisis, stabilization, democracy, community economic development, TEFL, agriculture and governance sectors. PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT- over 20 years of international project design, development, management and implementation experiences. MULTICULTURAL EFFECTIVENESS- 20 years of eclectic international experience managing complex projects and programs in multinational team environments. Strong ability to develop and cultivate multi-cultural relationships at all management levels. COMMUNICATION AND REPRESENTATION- over a decade of senior level representation for USG. Most recently serving as the Director of Management and Operations for Peace Corps Colombia.
