

John O'Shea
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
John O'Shea
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist.12
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, BBA - Finance, 1991
Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, BA - Political Science, 1991
University of Texas, Austin, MBA - Finance and Management, 1993
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Catholic Church, Saint Patrick's congregant and donor, American Principles Project
Donor, Texas Family Project, Donor
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Tarrant County Republican Party Precinct Chair #4492, 2021 - Present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
None
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (14)
Fort Worth Excellence PAC (2023)
Republican Women's Organizations (2023)
State Republican Party Organizations (2023)
Allen West (2022)
American Principles Fund (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Fund for American Exceptionalism (2023)
Todd Rokita (2023)
Vladimir de Franceschi (2023)
OTHER INFORMATION
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
I only support abortion where the mother's life is at risk.
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
Again I only support abortion to save the mother's life.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
When a mother's life is in danger.
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?
This is a state's rights issue as it is not specifically enumerated in the Constitution. Each state legally defines homicide.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
That there should never be a state sanctioned church... not that God should be kept out of government/the public square. This is a misapplication of Jefferon's letter to the Danbury Baptist Church.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Freedom of religion is a God given right to all American citizens enshrined in the First Amendment of the Constitution,
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. While not an isolationist, the U.S. has become too involved in other countries self-governance and engaged in conflicts that are not of concern to Amercian vital interests. We should aid in promoting liberty by example.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
The CCP - not the people - are an existential threat to the U.S. and have already declared a "people's war" on us.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes, they are a military, intelligence and diplomatic ally in a troubled area of the world and are the only true democracy in the Middle East as well as the only other country founded under divine providence.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
The elimination of meritocracy in the military, the politicization of the flag officers, and the introduction of cultural neo-Marxism into the armed forces, which has nothing to do with their stated purpose.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Only under full informed consent with complete medical and religious exemptions. Immunity to pharmaceutical companies for vaccine harm must be removed.
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. Government interference in the healthcare market distorts the equilibrium.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Lock down the border (unfairly draws labor to compete with the working class), end government subsidies of green energy and allow drilling, end ESG and DEI in corporate America, and return government spending to pre-covid levels.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Strongly Agree
Tax payers should not be forced to pay for other's decisions to attend college/university.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
There should be shareholder class action lawsuits to end this practice and federal and state governments should not apply social issues to the detriment of shareholder returns.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
The invasion should be repelled, illegal aliens should be deported, and those responsible for perpetuating this crisis should be held accountable.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Only those who follow the legal pathway to immigration or those who have sought and received true asylum prior to reaching our borders.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
It is the civil rights issue of our time.
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
It is not a power enumerated to the federal government in the Constitution and is strictly a state's rights issue.
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?
None - just the enforcement and prosecution of existing laws for violent crimes.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Strongly Disagree
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?
Very Conservative
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To protect the God given rights of the individual from threats foreign and domestic.
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
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 Agree
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 Agree
If an adult wants to act on this, it is incumbent of their own means.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I was raised Catholic but am very unhappy with the leadership of the church. I read the Bible daily and believe it is the living word of God.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Only eligible verifiable votes with proper chain of custody and fully auditable.
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
The majority should not be asked to participate in the delusions of the mentally ill.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Disagree
Climate crisis is a pure power move employed by people who do not follow its tenets.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Our abundance of oil and natural gas with the additional deployment of nuclear plants.
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