James Shuster

Republican | California

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

James Shuster


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 32


Incumbent

No


Links

James Shuster websites Facebook

EDUCATION

Pierce College, Woodland Hills, 1982-83

WORK & MILITARY

Builder , contractor, businessman, Owner ,, 43

AFFILIATIONS

West Valley Food Pantry, Driver/ delivery

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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Race

ENDORSEMENTS

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

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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).

Agree

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

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

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?

If mothers life is endanger

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

If mothers life is endanger

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?

I will support woman’s right to choose up to 15 weeks

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?

I will support woman’s right to choose up to 15 weeks


ECONOMY

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

Energy independence, close the borders ,

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

Energy independence, close the borders ,

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

Strongly Agree

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

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?

Our country is one nation under god , but I believe religion and government should be separate entities

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

Our country is one nation under god , but I believe religion and government should be separate entities

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

Disagree

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?

Only for protection from certain diseases, but it should be an individuals choice , along with physician consultation

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

Only for protection from certain diseases, but it should be an individuals choice , along with physician consultation

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.

I believe health care to everyone, and the government can subsidize for people below poverty level but should not fund all

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.

I believe health care to everyone, and the government can subsidize for people below poverty level but should not fund all


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.

I believe we should help our allies , and support democracy wherever we can , but I also believe we need to hold the governments account for our help

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.

I believe we should help our allies , and support democracy wherever we can , but I also believe we need to hold the governments account for our help

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?

Yes , they are our strongest and most important ally in the Middle East , we have a very strong relationship

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?

Yes , they are our strongest and most important ally in the Middle East , we have a very strong relationship

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

The policies the current administration are priming have made many young people shy away from enlisting , we need to promote patriotism and , offer better incentives

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

The policies the current administration are priming have made many young people shy away from enlisting , we need to promote patriotism and , offer better incentives


IMMIGRATION

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

Strongly Agree

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?

Peole who are under physical threat , or persecution for their beliefs , but we need to stop peole who are Just trying to come in illegally for free government assistance

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

Peole who are under physical threat , or persecution for their beliefs , but we need to stop peole who are Just trying to come in illegally for free government assistance


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

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

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

Strongly Agree

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

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

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

Strongly Agree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Christian and believe in god , I believe everyone has the rights to thier own beliefs

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Christian and believe in god , I believe everyone has the rights to thier own beliefs


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Agree

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Agree


EQUALITY

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

Strongly Disagree

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

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?

Nuclear , but we need to fix The infrastructure he

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?

Nuclear , but we need to fix The infrastructure he


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 work for the people , and to do the things to help bring back our economy , and trust in government

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

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

No

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To work for the people , and to do the things to help bring back our economy , and trust in government

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

No

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.

Disagree

The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.

Disagree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Strongly Disagree

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?

Keep the guns away from criminals

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

Keep the guns away from criminals

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