Jake Banta
Republican | Pennsylvania
Candidate Profile*
Leans Conservative
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jake Banta
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 4
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Fort Leboeuf, Waterford, Diploma, 1983
WORK & MILITARY
US NAVY SPECIAL OPERATOR 5326, E-5, 1987
AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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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 Pennsylvania
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE*
*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
All life is sacred and every opportunity to save it should be sought. All Mothers should be assisted, advised and encouraged to keep their child. Abortion may be necessary or allowed in a life-threatening situation.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
We must assist and choose life first always. Mothers should learn that the greatest thing human can do, is possibly bring another into the World. I do not feel this issue is black or white. Government for too long has assisted in abortion rather than encourage life...this is wrong.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Agree
This is another complex issue. If someone is suffering physically or mentally. I would prefer to help them to live a better life. I also would not want to create further suffering against their will.
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
The tax code is a number..the change needs to be in those wanting to raise it for their shortfalls.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Spending on Human Services should be examined closely and used for more investments in return.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
Without jobs....no matter how many degrees one has. He will go where the work is. PA. population is dropping yearly.
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?
ZERO..The Emergency Use Authorization was Unconstitutional, yet the people let it happen and followed along. Fear is a strong weapon.
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) A Free market in medical treatment, will force better care and competitive rates as the public will choose their healthcare not government.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
ABSOLUTELY NONE...PERIOD. ANYONE who ever required this vaccine. Should be held accountable for the lives lost from it's adverse reactions.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
I worked in the Middle East for years. I interviewed, studied and profiled Muslims. I respect them and made friends with some of them. They are respectfully devoutly religious. But in some of them, their religion is partly at fault for creating radical terrorists. Their interpretation in some causes terror. Their perception and ideology has also accompanied them to America. We should assist them in rooting this ideology out at the source. They need to evolve from this perception and change that which is causing terror. This is the root of the problem. In the past, "More guards" has been the reaction each time and nothing changes. Address the root of it and you will eradicate it.
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
With the concept of "occupied territories." Every nation on Earth is an occupier. Someone ...once lived there. The war over the Earth's soil in Israel is manmade and the media fuel for it's fire. We do not own the Earth. We reside on it for a short time. NO SOIL on Earth is worth a lifetime of war.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
There are countless reasons the border should be protected. Sex trafficking, drug trafficking and violet crime comes across it. Defending the border is to save lives. LEGAL immigration is welcome. Our National Security is at risk from our current administration's policies on the border.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Legal immigrants from anywhere should be welcome. But they should be required to Pledge Allegiance to America and take an oath to protect it.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
School choice is good. But this also (if not considered) can lead to poor test scores and a weak educational programs. ALL education MUST be monitored for radical uncommon sense. NO government or school comes before a parent in deciding the child's curriculum.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
Religion as a whole provides morality in humans. Morality helps guide our limited government. But religion and state should remain separate.
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
A male is a male and a female is a female. Either reserves the right to identify as what they choose, as long as it does in no way infringe on the other.
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
Marriage is a union of two souls that no Earthly subject can deny...government or otherwise. Each soul deserves their rightful happiness as long as it does not infringe on other's rights.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
It is divisional and bad for our nation in every way.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a spiritual man that chooses to reside on Earth in harmony with others and their beliefs without passing judgment. Having studied religion and cultures. It is my belief. Religion from the start, was essential in guiding humans in goodness.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
We vote in our best judgement for our best future. Letting non-citizens do the same, is cheating our vote in that decision.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
VOTER ID. As a legal citizen you reserve the right to vote in the future of the people's nation. You MUST be a legal citizen to vote in the future of our nation.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
NO. Racism is a tool used by dividers. It is used to create power in government and divide a nation. Using the past to define the present will in no way help the future. STOP talking about it.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Again, this is using the past to define today. In this case, GUILT is the tool applied. Stop talking about it.
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 ) There are numerous reasons the environment is being used as a
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Government should manage the direction of our country always considering it in the best interest of all of the people. That means ALL the people, and not just special interests. We are at an all time low because this is NOT being applied presently.
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
There are some far right Conservatives that went too far. NOT as far as the far leftists. Who are now radical and anti American.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Facebook JAKE BANTA (jakes blues) Has years of Conservative views and debates.
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 Never.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I want to return our Constitutional Rights to the people, bring back jobs, stop socialist spending and lower taxes. ALL of this is done by removing these bad elected officials from office. Nothing is wrong with America besides it's awful elected officials applying Anti American globalist measures.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Neutral
All conduct by officers should fall under their training which should be recorded as evidence. This issue should be decided by an impartial judge. Accountability is paramount whether it is good or otherwise.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
LE risk their lives. No funds should be redirected. Funds should be added for better training.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
NONE. The gun is a tool only and a crucial part in our 2nd. Amendment right.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Guns are tools in the hand of heroes and equally criminals.
