Patrick Musto

Republican | Pennsylvania

Candidate Profile

Conservative (Conditional)

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Patrick Musto


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 120


Incumbent

No


Links

Patrick Musto websites
Facebook

EDUCATION

Kings College, Wilkes-Barre, BA, 1971

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Dallas School District Board of Directors, 8

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

Race

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Under no circumstances

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.

Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Strongly Disagree


ECONOMY

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

What is your position on the minimum wage?

Minimum wage reduces job opportunities especially for those entering the work force for the first time. Minimum wage contributes to job loss as low skilled workers cannot match productivity that artificially raised wages demand.

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

Under no circumstances

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree


HEALTHCARE

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.

D. Government cannot manage any program more efficiently than the market sector. We cannot rely on a government bureaucracy to provide something so important to each of us as health care. We, as taxpayers, should be able to choose our health care providers through the market sector.

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

Under no circumstances


NATIONAL SECURITY

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Yes. The Middle East is a hotbed of terrorism and populated by a growing murderous tide of Islamic extremism. Israel is the only democratic nation in the Middle East and has been our ally there for more than 8 decades. When we support Israel we are protecting our selves from the same wholesale barbarism.


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree


EDUCATION

The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Strongly Agree

Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.

Strongly Agree

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Strongly Agree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Belief in God provides the moral and ethical anchor in our lives. The founding of our country was based on a belief in God This has made the American people exceptional.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

Racism is a threat to domestic security because it divides the country leaving it vulnerable to an aristocracy that limits freedom and works to undermine the quality of life of its citizens. Racism is a business that provides the victim status to black Americans, Disintegrating of the black nuclear family, lack of law and order in big cities,drugs, equality of outcome, all contribute to a breakdown of our domestic security. .

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

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.

Strongly Agree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.

A. C.

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Fossil fuels are the most reliable energy source we have today. until we realize that nuclear energy will far surpass the efficiency and reliability of oil, natural gas, and their derivatives.


ABOUT YOU

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Generally, government should maintain a way of life by protecting the citizens through enforcing contracts in a system of laws, protecting private property and wealth,provide systems of education, and protect an infrastructure that allows a market system to take place.

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


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Felony conviction and or a mental condition.

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

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