

David J. Taylor
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
David J. Taylor
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 2
Incumbent
No
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*
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)
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
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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