Joseph Belnome

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

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.

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

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

The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.

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?

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

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

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

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

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

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

The Electoral College should be abolished.

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

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.

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

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