Joe Budd
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Joe Budd
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 23
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Churchman's Business School, Easton, PA, 1984
WORK & MILITARY
Former Domino’s Pizza Franchisee, Financial Advisor, 1993 – Present
AFFILIATIONS
CrossBridge Church, Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, Finance Committee Chairman, Republican Party of Florida
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Palm Beach County Republican State Committeeman, 2016 - Present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
U.S. Representative, 2009-10
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Supported by Former Congressman Lt. Colonel Allen B. West
Andrew Pollack – School Safety Advocate after losing his daughter Meadow in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting. Author of Why Meadow Died.
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Laurel Bennett (2018)
Susan Kufdakis Rivera (2020)
WinRed (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
WinRed (2022)
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
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.
Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I believe life begins at conception. When it comes to saving the life of the mother, any medical procedure necessary to preserve her life is acceptable to me. The recent Supreme Court decision throws this issue back to the states and therefore is no longer a federal issue.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I believe life begins at conception. When it comes to saving the life of the mother, any medical procedure necessary to preserve her life is acceptable to me. The recent Supreme Court decision throws this issue back to the states and therefore is no longer a federal issue.
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Social Security should be tax free for individuals earning up to $250,000 and married couples earning up to $500,000 These earning limits should rise automatically by the same cost of living increase applied to their social security income.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Social Security should be tax free for individuals earning up to $250,000 and married couples earning up to $500,000 These earning limits should rise automatically by the same cost of living increase applied to their social security income.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Freedom of Religion is foundational to this great American experience!
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Freedom of Religion is foundational to this great American experience!
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Neutral
This is a difficult question. We live in a day where social media giants routinely censure opposing social and political opinions. Do we say they have a right to deny services on an otherwise public platform? I support decisions based upon someone's right to hold to their religious beliefs.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Neutral
This is a difficult question. We live in a day where social media giants routinely censure opposing social and political opinions. Do we say they have a right to deny services on an otherwise public platform? I support decisions based upon someone's right to hold to their religious beliefs.
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
Our Founding Fathers wisely wrote the State should stay out of the Church's business. This was meant to support the freedom of religion. Unfortunately, those who oppose religious views have twisted this to say religious freedom cannot be expressed in or through a government setting. This is NOT what the Founders intended. The Freedom of religion should not need to stop at the steps of a government institution.
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
Our Founding Fathers wisely wrote the State should stay out of the Church's business. This was meant to support the freedom of religion. Unfortunately, those who oppose religious views have twisted this to say religious freedom cannot be expressed in or through a government setting. This is NOT what the Founders intended. The Freedom of religion should not need to stop at the steps of a government institution.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Under no circumstances. I oppose vaccine mandates.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Under no circumstances. I oppose vaccine mandates.
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
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
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.
C.
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.
C.
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
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
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Maintain counterintelligence operations and relationships with our allies for the purpose of discovering and stopping any threats to our national interests. We do not need to place a footprint of soldiers and assets in any foreign country. The United States military is very capable of making precision strikes with mobile forces anywhere in the world as necessary.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Maintain counterintelligence operations and relationships with our allies for the purpose of discovering and stopping any threats to our national interests. We do not need to place a footprint of soldiers and assets in any foreign country. The United States military is very capable of making precision strikes with mobile forces anywhere in the world as necessary.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
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.
Strongly Agree
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.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
I believe we should have a robust immigration system in support of the needs of businesses for both skilled and unskilled laborers. Those who violate our immigration laws should be immediately removed.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
I believe we should have a robust immigration system in support of the needs of businesses for both skilled and unskilled laborers. Those who violate our immigration laws should be immediately removed.
VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Neutral
I'm opposed to all forms of prejudice. I'm also opposed to any special classifications of rights of citizens. We are all created in the image of God and have equal rights under the law.
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Neutral
I'm opposed to all forms of prejudice. I'm also opposed to any special classifications of rights of citizens. We are all created in the image of God and have equal rights under the law.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
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 Deacon in a church. I teach Sunday school and hold to judeo/christian beliefs.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I'm a Deacon in a church. I teach Sunday school and hold to judeo/christian beliefs.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I believe the laws instituted under the leadership of Governor DeSantis in Florida should serve as a national model for protecting the integrity of our elections.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I believe the laws instituted under the leadership of Governor DeSantis in Florida should serve as a national model for protecting the integrity of our elections.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
There are always groups and individuals who attempt to stir the pot for the purposes of using racism to create threats to our domestic security. Racism does exist. However, it should have no place in our society and those who promote it should be shunned.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
There are always groups and individuals who attempt to stir the pot for the purposes of using racism to create threats to our domestic security. Racism does exist. However, it should have no place in our society and those who promote it should be shunned.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly 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.
A
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
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?
Conservative
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).
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/politics/fl-ne-joe-budd-republican-congress-20220612-vz362vucobbifls2xlyzy2qpsm-story.html
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/politics/fl-ne-joe-budd-republican-congress-20220612-vz362vucobbifls2xlyzy2qpsm-story.html
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
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?
More information about me and my priorities can be found on my website at www.votejoebudd.com
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
More information about me and my priorities can be found on my website at www.votejoebudd.com
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
No further restrictions than current laws.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
No further restrictions than current laws.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
