
Chris Baum
Other | Colorado
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Chris Baum
Party
Other
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 8
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Brown University, Providence RI, ScB, 1967
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia PA, MGA, 1979
WORK & MILITARY
US Navy, Commander, 1967-1987
AFFILIATIONS
Kiwanis Club of Albuquerque, President
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
None
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
None
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Frank Atwood, Blake Huber
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Tim Neville (2019)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2017)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate completed CCLC questionnaire on Climate-Clean Energy: Click on red "here" hotlink for access to Excel file.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly 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 Agree
Chemical abortion drugs should only be used to save a mother's life
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Only to save a mother's life
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. There is nothing in the US Constitution regarding abortion nor should there be. Abortion, like murder, is a state and local matter.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
End the income tax and replace it with some other form of taxation such as sales tax or value added tax.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Strongly Agree
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?
The government should have no connection or influence on religion other than to insure the free expression thereof.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Individuals and businesses should be allowed any pursuit which is legal.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Never
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.
D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded. Healthcare should be private. Defunding public healthcare would lower the cost and lower taxes which could then be used by individuals to pay their own healthcare bills. It would encourage responsible behavior such as saving for medical care or buying private health insurance. It would also allow care to be tailored by the patient rather than by insurance rules.
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 United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Only to the extent that Israel's existence is necessary to the safety and defense of the United States. For example, if Israel can help with keeping the Suez canal open, we should assist them.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
Weak leadership and emphasis on things other than readiness such as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The recent conviction of a senior enlisted member for contributing to a security breach is demoralizing.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone who has a legitimate desire to enter the US and has qualifications to do so such as no criminal or espionage record, no serious transmittable health issues, and no past record of actions threatening US security.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
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
Marriage should not be a matter of any government involvement. It is a covenant between the two persons and their God.
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I have faith in God and believe that my values are matters between God and me.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Disagree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Either fusion or hydrogen neither of which has been developed. Until they are, we should rely on coal and petroleum.
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
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To protect the citizens from outside countries and from corruption within our country.
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.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Convicted felons and mentally disturbed people should not be allowed to have guns. I would have to study the issue to decide on age restrictions. 18 seems like a logical cutoff.
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