
Joe Thelusca
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Joe Thelusca
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 23
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ, M.A Counseling, 2017
Andrews University Theological Seminary, Berrien Springs, Michigan, Master's in Divinity, 2009
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
NHAEON (National Haitian Americans Elected Officials Network), Former Senior Advisor to Chairwoman, Changing Lives
Volunteer, Palm Beach Business Development Board, Affiliate
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Elected Member of Board of Education, 1998
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Robert Destro, President Trump's Former Assistant Secretary of State
Jack Brewer, President Trump's Appointee to U.S Civil Rights Commission
David J. Byrd, President Trump's 2016 Transition Team
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (7)
Dan Franzese (2024)
Donald Trump (2023)
Nicole Malliotakis (2023)
Save America (2023)
Corey Simon (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
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
As a conservative Christian Pastor, my belief in the sanctity of every life that God creates guides my moral compass. I firmly believe that every life is special and deserving of protection, from the moment of conception to natural death. Additionally, I am a passionate advocate for the homeless community, as I believe that it is crucial to support and care for those who have been born and those who are soon to be born.
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
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Threat to 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?
12-week ban !
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
I will support legislation to cut Taxes and to eliminate regulations for small businesses. Also, I will work to cut down interest rate for borrowing money. I will push for more domestic oil productions to reduce gas price.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Agree
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
Choose not to answer
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Keeping someone's faith practices from interfering with government administration or functioning based on a person's religious convictions.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Unless it can be established it's a life or death situation.
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.
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
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?
As a strong ally of Israel, the United States must continue to support their right to defend themselves, but we must also advocate for a peaceful resolution to the conflict that respects the rights and dignity of all those involved.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
U.S involvement in too many international conflicts, a decrease in Patriotism, young people's lack of courage.
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?
Only legal immigration, unless there is real tangible imminent threat to a person's life.
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.
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 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 Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe the Bible is the Word of God and human beings are created in God's image. We have a moral and sacred responsibility to care for ourselves and for our fellow human beings.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
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.
Disagree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Renewable and Solar Energy.
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 create an environment which provides the opportunity for its citizens to have the freedom to thrive in all aspects of their lives.
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
Nope.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
Nope.
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?
Just a strong background check to make sure only good law abiding citizens can carry a weapon.
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