Joseph Oddo

Other | South Carolina

Candidate Profile

Leans Liberal

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Joseph Oddo


Party

Other


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 6


Incumbent

No


Links

Joseph Oddo websites
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EDUCATION

Penn State, Harrisburg, Bachelor, 1985

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

WTJU Public Radio, Volunteer DJ, Friends of the Library

Member, Independent Green Party of Virginia, Founder/Former Chairman

Alliance Party of SC, Candidate, Citizens Alliance for Better Candidates

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

US House of Representatives, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2022

Virginia House of Delegates, 1991

Pennsylvania State Legislature, 1984

Race

Previous Races

OTHER INFORMATION

Joseph Oddo completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022.

SC Alliance Party Candidate Requirement & Agreement.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

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

Agree

Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.

Strongly Disagree

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Woman's choice.

Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?

No


ECONOMY

What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?

Eliminate income tax. Repeal the 16th Amendment. Implement the FairTax.

Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.

Strongly Disagree

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

Just what it says. Separate.

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

Disagree


HEALTHCARE

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

Religious exemptions should be considered for school students. Employers should not require them.

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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

B


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

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

Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Certainly, since we backed their apartheid regime. But we must stop the inhumane genocide that is currently being conducted by the Israeli military operation.

What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?

Reckless foreign intervention over the years along with very poor civic education that has diminished our citizens sense of obligation to the republic.


IMMIGRATION

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

Agree

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

With increased legal immigration, we can solve some of our economic maladies including workforce shortages and reduce the number of undocumented people living living in the shadows.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Disagree

School choice, yes. Vouchers, No. Home schooling, Yes... I was fortunate enough to provide my kids homeschooling for a couple of years.

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Neutral


VALUES

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 Disagree

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Agree

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

As a Christ Follower, I am not impressed with self-professed evangelicals who try to dictate how people live and who they share bonds with.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Agree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Agree


EQUALITY

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

Neutral

That's not what CRT asserts.

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Agree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Agree

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Alternative sources of energy can help shift us from fossils fuels.


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

Socially responsible, Fiscally conservative. No reason to rely on government to try to solve so many important economic growth issues.

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Protecting our sovereignty, and honoring the Constitution.

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.

Disagree

Ethics reform and term limits should be implemented for SCOTUS.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

We need to get back to an Assault Weapons Ban.

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