Joe D'Orsie
Republican | Pennsylvania
Candidate Profile*
Conservative (Conditional)
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Joe D'Orsie
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary and Spec. Elec. - Senate Dist 5
Race
State Rep., Dist. 47
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, B.A, 2008
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Praise Community Church, Communications Director
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
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)
*Gun Owners of America
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Free PA
ReOpen York
PA Economic Growth
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
No circumstances. I'm staunch on this point. I'm not aware of situations where the mother's life would be in danger medically but that would be the only possible scenario where this would be OK. It's my understanding, that since medical viability is 24 weeks, that this situation wouldn't arise that often.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive 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
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I believe in a flat tax. I think it's the fairest and most just system for taxes, because everyone would pay the same portion in taxes.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Huge programs like the department of education should be eliminated, which are redundant since there are education departments at the state level. Unnecessary things like the national endowment for the arts and national public radio should be cut too.
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.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
No circumstances other than an instance of a church doing something clearly unlawful
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.
D. I believe in a competetive and privatized system, because it will drive down costs and improve quality in the long term. I agree that medicaid and medicare should be de-funded but it should probably be phased out and not just abruptly dropped.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
No circumstance
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
The U.S. should protect its allies, namely Israel. I don't believe in entangling ourselves in foreign wars either, so this view comes not in a manner of desiring war or being quick to war.
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.
Strongly Disagree
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?
People who go through the lawful and proper process of citizenship/naturalization
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
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
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I'm a born again, spirit-filled christian. The Gospel and God's word guides all aspects of my decision making, political or personal. It's what I must go to first, in prayer and in God's word, to even begin to formulate views on topics.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Eliminate no excuse mail in voting. Adopting Voter ID measures or any measure that would validate or certify that the person voting is who they say they are.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No, I don't believe so. There was a time in American history when it was a threat to the health of our society, but thank God we've gotten through that hard stage in our nation's history. The sin of racism in an individual sense has not been eradicated, but I do not believe it's a domestic security threat.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly 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 do a good job as a nation with our environment, especially in contrast with other energy producers like China and Russia. Good stewardship is necessary but not harmful and overbearing regulations that cripple businesses.
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?
As defined by our constitution, it's function is to 1. Establish justice 2. Insure domestic tranquility 3. Provide for the common defense 4. Promote the general welfrare 5. Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity
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?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
I don't know of any available public info that would validate this...
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?
I believe in limited government, true and true. I think the constitutional republic and representative government is the best system this side of Heaven
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Neutral
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None other than their availability to felons or people breaking the law
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
