Aaron Bashir

Republican | Pennsylvania

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

Aaron Bashir


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 2


Incumbent

No


Links

Aaron Bashir websites FacebookXYouTubeInstagram

EDUCATION

LaSalle University, Philadelphia, MBA, 2009

Temple University, Philadelphia, BBA, 2005

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Youth Presbyterian Church of Pakistan, President

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Controller City of Philadelphia, 2023

US Congress PA-02, 2022

PA House of Representatives District 172, 2020

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 (1)

*Pennsylvania Republican Party

OTHER (2)

Philly GOP

Republican Party of Luzerne County

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)

Congressman Dan Meuser PA-09

Dave McCormick, Candidate for US Senate PA

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2023)

Marjilyn Murray (2022)

WinRed (2022)

Drew Murray Andrew I. Murray (2020)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (12)

Glenn Thompson (2022)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2022)

National Right to Life Committee (2022)

Sam Oropeza (2022)

WinRed (2022)


OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

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

Strongly Agree

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.

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Rape, incest.

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?

No the federal government should not play a role. It belongs to the states.


ECONOMY

What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?

Eliminate out of control government spending, especially when that money is sent to foreign governments.

Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.

Strongly Agree

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

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

As per the Establishment Clause of the first amendment to the US Constitution, with which I agree, this prohibits the government from establishing any religion.

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

Strongly Disagree

Requiring businesses to provide services which violate their religious beliefs infringes upon their constitutional right to freedom of religion.


HEALTHCARE

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

Under no circumstances should any government, school or employer be allowed to require vaccinations. This is an affront to personal liberty.

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.

C. Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other tax-payer funded programs are necessary.


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.

C. The US should remain focused on Issues regarding our own sovereignty and refrain from involvement in foreign conflicts unless those conflicts present a direct and imminent threat to the United States.

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 US relationship with Israel has been mutually beneficial to both countries from economic, strategic and military perspectives.

What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?

This is a complex issue that driven by several factors. "Wokeism" and politicization of the military are among those factors contributing to recruitment and retention issues. Competition from the civilian labor market, as well as a substantial reduction in the number of young adults who are able to meet recruiting standards are additional factors contributing to the decline.


IMMIGRATION

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

Strongly Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Current immigration laws, which define the parameters of who can immigrate to the United States. need to be followed and enforced.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Strongly Agree


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.

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Agree

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a committed Christian and firmly believe in traditional Judeo Christian values.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

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

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Strongly Disagree

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

The most reliable energy sources that will supply a growing demand for electricity are oil, natural gas and coal.


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

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Establish laws, provide national security, provide public services, preserve and protect citizens' rights and liberties

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


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.

Strongly Disagree


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?

To protect public safety, it is imperative to impose serious and consequential penalties on those convicted of violent crimes using a firearm.

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