David Blewett

Republican | Texas

Candidate Profile*

Leans Liberal

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

BIOGRAPHY

Name

David Blewett


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist.32


Incumbent

No


Links

David Blewett websites Facebook

EDUCATION

Southern Methodist University, Dallas, BA and BBA, 1989

Wayne State University, Detroit, MBA Finance, 1993

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Dallas City Council #D14 (East Dallas, Downtown Dallas and Uptown Dallas), 2019 - 2021

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2023)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)

ActBlue (2020); Democratic Women's Groups (2020); Stonewall Democrats (2020)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

QUESTIONNAIRE*

*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
RIGHT TO LIFE

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

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Reasonable Medical Exceptions to be determined by a woman, her doctor and her faith.

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 Federal Government has an obligation to protect the life and rights of all of us. The medical community is best suited to determine when that begins. I will always seek new information and facts from relevant experts to determine when that is. And then that will help me determine which legislation to support.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

Government plays no role in our Religious Liberty.

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

Strongly Disagree


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.

B. We have an obligation to support our Democratic friends and potential friends struggling to attain Democracy. But this obligation cannot come at the expense of our own needs.

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 a Democratic friend in an area of vital global importance.

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

Political interference has interfered with military effectiveness. Our country's military should be designed to break things and protect our national interests. It has largely become a social experiment. Young people who would naturally be attracted to discipline and physical development and causes greater than themselves have been discouraged by the military's recent focus on non military issues.


HEALTHCARE

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

If we had a true pandemic and if we had a true vaccine that prevented transmission and/or infection.

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.

B. But these options are incomplete. If the question had referenced Healthcare as opposed to Healthcare Insurance...we could begin to discuss real options.


ECONOMY

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

I will support tax reduction legislation that helps us have and raise our children, support and care for our elderly, and promotes and incentivizes job growth. Home ownership is the greatest vehicle for wealth accumulation and will support any effort

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


IMMIGRATION

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

Strongly Agree

No border. No country.

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

We should always have a robust legal immigration system. What we have now is chaos and unsustainable.


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

The Feds get in the way.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

Mentally ill and judicially determined dangerous people should not be allowed to own firearms.


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.

Strongly Disagree


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 protect the vulnerable, to help those trying to help themselves...and to get out of the way for everyone else.

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


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.

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 in the separation of church and state. Thus, my answer is private.


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?

Hydrocarbons...followed by Nuclear when the technology catches up. BTU in vs. BTU out. It's basic.

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