
John B Driscoll
Democrat | Montana
Candidate Profile
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
John B Driscoll
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 2
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Sacred Heart Grade School, Miles City, MT, 6 years, 1951-1958
Jefferson Grade School, Hamilton, MT, 2 years, 1960
Hamilton High School, Hamilton, MT, Diploma, 1964
Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, BA, 1968
Columbia University, New York, NY, MIA, 1970
Columbia University, New York, NY, Certificate-Latin America, 1970
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, MPA, 1980
University of Montana, Missoula, MT, MBA, 1983
U.S. Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, PA, Senior Service College, 1996
WORK & MILITARY
U.S. Forest Service, Smokejumper (MSO), 1968 & 1977
U.S. Army Infantry and Combat Intelligence (18th Airborne Corps), 2nd & 1st Lieutenant, 1970-1972
Montana Army National Guard, Armored Cavalry, Armor, & Joint Staff, 1st Lieutenant, Captain, Major, LTC, & COL, 1973-2002
AFFILIATIONS
Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), Advisory Board Member, The Steward (501 c 3)
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Representative from Ravalli County, Montana House of Representatives, 1973-1978
House Majority Leader, Montana House Representatives, 1975 &.1976
Speaker of the Montana House of Representatives, 1977 & 1978
Commissioner, Montana Public Service Commission, 1980-1992
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
U.S. Senate, 1978, 2000, and 2020
U.S. House of Representatives, 2008 & 2014.
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
OTHER INFORMATION
Montana
Free Press “Election 2024 Guide” and survey for John B. Driscoll.
May 21, 2024 Yellowstone Public Radio Q & A with John B. Driscoll.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Choose not to answer
I plan to vote the U.S. Supreme Court Standards in Roe vs Wade into federal law, if elected.
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.
Choose not to answer
I plan to vote the U.S. Supreme Court Standards in Roe vs Wade into federal law, if elected.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
I plan to vote the U.S. Supreme Court Standards in Roe vs Wade into federal law, if elected.
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?
I plan to vote the U.S. Supreme Court Standards in Roe vs Wade into federal law, if elected.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
I would return lost revenues to the U.S. Treasury and vote to not renew President Trump's tax reform.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Neutral
I favor increasing Pell type grants such that cost is not a burden to students while attending or in their subsequent lives.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
Yes
I have no problem with using ESG ratings to help rank public investment.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
No public money for religious schools. No religious slogans in public places. No homilies in church about how to vote.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
If an individual or corporation has a problem with some portion of the public's legal and customary intercourse, that individual should no be in that business.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
If vaccinations advance the public's health and safety they can and should be required.
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.
Medicare for All.
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.
United States should selectively help countries try to grow their democracy and fight tyranny, including in this country.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Agree
The people of China are not the Chinese Communist Party and we should do what we can to connect firmly with the people of china.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Extremely important because Israel represents a chance for a true democracy and strategic ally in the Middle East or Eurasia.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
Americans have become materialistic enough to forget their public service obligations.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Agree
It's best to enforce a requirement that asylum seekers report to known port of entries, then to protect them against predators and process their claims expeditiously and respectfully.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Disagree
Charter schools that allow innovative approaches to education by school districts are worth trying. The rest is just about stealing public funds for private purposes.
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Disagree
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 Disagree
Marriage is about love.
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Choose not to answer
Children should be protected from abuse.
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Choose not to answer
Depends upon physicians and parents.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Ecumenical Catholic and Person of God.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
Identification that has always been considered satisfactory is sufficient.
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Neutral
It might be time.
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Neutral
Institutions in the United States will remain racist if populated by persons ignorant of our history.
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.
Neutral
I have no problem with unisex bathrooms or even common showers.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Agree
Every since I participated in the first EPRI discussions regrading reports about global warming in the late 1980's Man-made climate change has been to me an undeniable reality. However, it seems that "denial" is not a river in Egypt.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Solar including wind and nuclear.
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?
Choose not to answer
Don't like labels. Issues are too complex to make them useful any longer.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Serve the people.
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.
Choose not to answer
I thought FDR's court-packing attempt was a bad idea. Still do.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Neutral
Depends on the programs. My father was a Montana Highway Patrolman for 26 years and he was good at being a respected part of the community just by being a good honest cop. That's the best kind of community policing.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
What ever is required to make persons accountable for their firearms.
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