
Aaron Bashir
Republican | Pennsylvania
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Aaron Bashir
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 2
Incumbent
No
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*
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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