Rao Ravul

Democrat | California

Candidate Profile

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BIOGRAPHY

Name

Rao Ravul


Party

Democrat


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 17


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

Osmania University, BA, 1976

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

HCCC, Indian Temple, Executive Chairman

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

Race

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Disagree

These organizations should receive the funds

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Disagree

These organizations should receive the funds

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Agree

We should respect the patient's will and wish

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Agree

We should respect the patient's will and wish

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Under the circumstances of a woman's interest, age and other factors influence her life

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Under the circumstances of a woman's interest, age and other factors influence her life


ECONOMY

Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.

Neutral

Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.

Neutral

The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.

Agree

The government should cut spending on international in order to reduce the national debt

The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.

Agree

The government should cut spending on international in order to reduce the national debt

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

The wealthy people should contribute their fair share of Taxes.

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

The wealthy people should contribute their fair share of Taxes.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Neutral

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Neutral

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Choose not to answer

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Choose not to answer

What should be the relationship between the church and the state?

There should not be any relationship between the church and the state

What should be the relationship between the church and the state?

There should not be any relationship between the church and the state


HEALTHCARE

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

If there is a significant risk to the public heath and safety of the nation, vaccinations are required.

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

If there is a significant risk to the public heath and safety of the nation, vaccinations are 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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.

Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare, that means universal healthcare for all citizens.

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.

Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare, that means universal healthcare for all citizens.


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.

The US has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focuses on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger

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.

The US has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focuses on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger

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.

Choose not to answer

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.

Choose not to answer

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Agree

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Agree

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

The US should not allow Islamic countries to have nuclear weapons for any reason, that should help control terrorism.

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

The US should not allow Islamic countries to have nuclear weapons for any reason, that should help control terrorism.


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Choose not to answer

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Choose not to answer

State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.

Neutral

State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.

Neutral

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Skilled workers and investors should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S.. Also refugees, under humanitarian grounds should be allowed to migrate to U.S.

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Skilled workers and investors should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S.. Also refugees, under humanitarian grounds should be allowed to migrate to U.S.


VALUES

Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Neutral

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Choose not to answer

Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Neutral

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I believe in humanity

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Choose not to answer

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I believe in humanity


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Whatever the present voting practices are good enough.

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Whatever the present voting practices are good enough.


EQUALITY

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Neutral

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

There shouldn't be any racism.

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Neutral

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

There shouldn't be any racism.


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Agree

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.

Stricter environmental laws and regulations are required, but they should not threaten the job market and our economy

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Agree

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.

Stricter environmental laws and regulations are required, but they should not threaten the job market and our economy


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?

Moderate

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

Publicly known as a businessman and hard working person with honest & integrity

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?

Moderate

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

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

Publicly known as a businessman and hard working person with honest & integrity

What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

From my childhood, it is my ambition and nature to serve the public and the country.

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?

From my childhood, it is my ambition and nature to serve the public and the country.


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

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?

Gun owners should be continuously monitored and under their control.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Choose not to answer

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Gun owners should be continuously monitored and under their control.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Choose not to answer

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