

Rose Pugliese
Republican | Colorado
Candidate Profile*
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Rose Pugliese
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 14
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Villanova University, Villanova, PA, BA, 2000
St. John's University School of Law, Jamaica, NY, JD, 2003
WORK & MILITARY
N/A
AFFILIATIONS
Colorado Federation of Republican Women, Parliamentarian and Legal Counsel, Colorado Women's Alliance
Chair-Elect, Rotary Club of Grand Junction
Colorado Counties, Inc., Vice Chair/Health and Human Services, Child Welfare Allocation Committee
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Mesa County Commissioner, 2013-2021
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
House District 14, 2022
Race
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (2)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
Colorado State Shooting Association
LIBERAL (1)
*Colorado Academy of Family Physicians
OTHER (4)
Colorado Chamber of Commerce
Colorado Women's Alliance
Colorado Young Republicans
Colorado Contractors Association
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
N/A at this time
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (10)
Janice Rich (2017)
Jared Wright (2012)
John Sidney McCain (2008)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2019)
Matt Soper (2019)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Janice Rich (2017)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2012)
Republican Women's Organizations (2012)
Walker R. Stapleton (2012)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I am Catholic and pro-life
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
In Colorado, I would have the Taxpayers' Bill of Rights' refunds paid through income-tax reductions and any new income -tax rate as a result of these reductions would become permanent. This would pave the way to zero income-tax.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I would prioritize infrastructure and public safety projects and vote against new entitlement programs. I would also look at ways to increase efficiencies and slow the growth of government that cannot be supported with existing funds.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None
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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
C. As currently existing but not the expansion of these programs.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None. The choice should be up to individuals to determine what is appropriate for themselves and their children.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Properly fund our military.
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Disagree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
I am a first-generation American. Anyone who respects the laws of our country and goes through our legal process should be allowed to immigrate.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
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
Agree
I am Catholic and our belief is that marriage is a sacrament but I respect civil law.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a practicing Catholic and believe it is important to treat all people with respect and without judgement.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I believe ballot harvesting should no longer be legal because it opens the door to potential election fraud but it is also unnecessary as Colorado is a mail-in ballot state. I also support requiring photo identification to vote.
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 can lead to violence.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Disagree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A. We can have both good-paying jobs and a healthy environment.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The proper role of government is to protect individual rights and provide services, such as infrastructure and public safety.
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Too numerous to list. Please google me.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
My legislative priorities are to develop legislation that makes Colorado more affordable, especially by protecting the Taxpayers' Bill of Rights, support law enforcement and make our communities safer and protect parents' rights in education.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
Funding for police is critical; however, I acknowledge the need for increased funding for mental health services.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I support background checks.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Disagree
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