
Rao Ravul
Democrat | California
Candidate Profile
Liberal (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Rao Ravul
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 17
Incumbent
No
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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