David J. Taylor

Republican | Ohio

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

David J. Taylor


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 2


Incumbent

No


Links

David J. Taylor websites FacebookXYouTube

EDUCATION

Miami University, Oxford, BA, 1992

University of Dayton School of Law, Dayton, JD, 1996

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Clermont County Republican Central Committee, Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (3)

National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

Buckeye Firearms Association-Ohio

Clermont County Republican Party

OTHER (3)

American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC PAC)

*Council on American Exceptionalism

Tracy D. Evans

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

State Rep. Mark Johnson, Sheriff Leahy (Clermont County), Operating Engineers, Ohio Real Estate Investors Association PAC, OH Farm Bureau, AIPAC

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (6)

Bernie Moreno (2024)

Kevin Coughlin (2024)

Michael Rulli (2024)

Orlando Sonza (2024)

WinRed (2024)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (9)

Electing Majority Making Effective Republicans (2024)

Eye of the Tiger PAC (2024)

George Lang (2024)

Jim Jordan (2024)

Larry Kidd (2024)


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.

Agree

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Rape, Incest, Health of the mother

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?

The Constitution does not include anything that empowers the federal government to act relative to abortion


ECONOMY

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

End the inheritance tax, reduce or eliminate income taxes, cut wasteful government spending, defund unnecessary federal bureaucracies.

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?

That government is enjoined from interfering in the free exercise of religion, and that the government should not be beholden to any one particular religion

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?

Very broad question, specifics on type of vaccination would matter

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?

Very. Israel is a tremendously valuable ally in many ways, technology, intelligence gathering, as a hedge against Islamist terror and others

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

Schools teaching kids that America is evil and not worth defending, woke indoctrination within the branches, unclear mission goals, convincing young men that masculinity itself is toxic


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?

People whose presence will be a net benefit to American citizens


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.

Choose not to answer

Question is unclear

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.

Personal


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?

Nuclear will be, currently oil and coal


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 provide for public safety, see that individual liberties are respected and administer justice

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?

Felons should be precluded from owning firearms

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