Joseph (Joe) Earley
Republican | West Virginia
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
Joseph (Joe) Earley
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 2
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Marshall University, Huntington, WV, Masters of Science, 2016
University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, Bachelors of Science, 2007
WORK & MILITARY
US Army, First Sergeant, 1982-2002
AFFILIATIONS
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Together with Veterans (TWV) North Central West Virginia Steering Committee ( A community-based suicide prevention program for rural Veterans), American Legion
Active Member and Contributer, National Rifle Assocation, Member
Gun Owners of America, Member, West Virginia Citizens Defense League
Member, Veterans for America First and Veterans For Trump, State President
Together With Veterans - North Central West Virginia Rural Veteran Suicide Prevention Team, Member /Contributor
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
None
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
None
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (1)
*Legacy Pac
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)
Oil and Gas Workers Association
Legacy PAC
Veterans for America First / Veterans for Trump
Vets for Coal
Vets for Veterans Leadership
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (7)
Bernie Moreno (2024)
Donald Trump (2024)
Save America (2024)
WinRed (2024)
Victor Avila (2023)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
WinRed (2024)
OTHER INFORMATION
The BobCast interview Jan. 13, 2024.
Earley signed U.S. Term Limits Pledge.
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
I will pursue and support federal legislation that removes federal subsidies, grants, and taxpayer payouts to ALL abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood. We must continue to elect pro-life legislators that will provide a guarantee of life to the unborn. Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers should be defunded.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I will pursue and support federal legislation that removes federal subsidies, grants, and taxpayer payouts to ALL abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood. We must continue to elect pro-life legislators that will provide a guarantee of life to the unborn. Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers should be defunded.
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
The Mother and family shall be given the opportunity to see and hear the heartbeat of her child and shall have been provided full disclosure of the procedures and the outcomes regarding both emotional and medical health in order to have Informed Consent.
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
The Mother and family shall be given the opportunity to see and hear the heartbeat of her child and shall have been provided full disclosure of the procedures and the outcomes regarding both emotional and medical health in order to have Informed Consent.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Only if the Life of the Mother is compromised and the impacted family shall be given medical decision authority to attempt to preserve the life of the Mother and the child.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Only if the Life of the Mother is compromised and the impacted family shall be given medical decision authority to attempt to preserve the life of the Mother and the child.
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?
Yes! The federal government should not permit taxpayer funded abortions and should also remove themselves from the abortion discussion. After the Dobbs decision in June 2022, it was presumed Pro-Life legislation was a states rights issue and there was a declarative effort across the country to protect the life of the unborn. Unfortunately, States that do not support or respect the sanctity of life will continue to use federal dollars (taxpayer money) in collaboration with Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers and have established abortion clinics on the border of Pro-Life states. Therefore the abortion issue will remain a federal issue, not just a states right issue for the foreseeable future and I will pursue and support federal legislation that removes federal subsidies, grants, and taxpayer payouts to abortion providers. We must continue to elect pro-life legislators that will provide a guarantee of life to the unborn.
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?
Yes! The federal government should not permit taxpayer funded abortions and should also remove themselves from the abortion discussion. After the Dobbs decision in June 2022, it was presumed Pro-Life legislation was a states rights issue and there was a declarative effort across the country to protect the life of the unborn. Unfortunately, States that do not support or respect the sanctity of life will continue to use federal dollars (taxpayer money) in collaboration with Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers and have established abortion clinics on the border of Pro-Life states. Therefore the abortion issue will remain a federal issue, not just a states right issue for the foreseeable future and I will pursue and support federal legislation that removes federal subsidies, grants, and taxpayer payouts to abortion providers. We must continue to elect pro-life legislators that will provide a guarantee of life to the unborn.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Decrease/Reduce Income Tax Rates - I am an advocate for a Flat Tax/Consumption Tax to replace the ever-expanding and annual manipulation of the complex tax code.
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Decrease/Reduce Income Tax Rates - I am an advocate for a Flat Tax/Consumption Tax to replace the ever-expanding and annual manipulation of the complex tax code.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Strongly Agree
The American Taxpayer IS NOT RESPONSIBLE for the educational pursuits any college student. Every college attendee shall bear the financial burden of their educational pursuits.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Strongly Agree
The American Taxpayer IS NOT RESPONSIBLE for the educational pursuits any college student. Every college attendee shall bear the financial burden of their educational pursuits.
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?
The State (Government) shall not sanction or establish one religious entity over another, nor shall the the State (Government) deny an individual the right to assert religious beliefs as a free expression under the 1st Amendment.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The State (Government) shall not sanction or establish one religious entity over another, nor shall the the State (Government) deny an individual the right to assert religious beliefs as a free expression under the 1st Amendment.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Both individuals and businesses shall have the right and freedoms to adhere to their religious beliefs in choosing which services to provide, respecting their values and moral conscience without government interference.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Both individuals and businesses shall have the right and freedoms to adhere to their religious beliefs in choosing which services to provide, respecting their values and moral conscience without government interference.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I support Parental Rights and Medical Freedoms- Parents should be able TO CHOOSE whether or not to vaccinate their children and the State shall not make mandatory any vaccination, nor shall the State penalize any citizen that refuses said vaccine.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I support Parental Rights and Medical Freedoms- Parents should be able TO CHOOSE whether or not to vaccinate their children and the State shall not make mandatory any vaccination, nor shall the State penalize any citizen that refuses said vaccine.
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.
Medicaid and Medicare should be available and the ACA repealed. I believe in individual responsibility and less government intervention in healthcare delivery systems. Patients need to be empowered to make their own healthcare decisions in conjunction with existing doctor-patient relationships. From a healthcare provider standpoint, this will help drive down costs and reduce government involvement in healthcare and preserve patient continuity of medical care desired by the patient.
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.
Medicaid and Medicare should be available and the ACA repealed. I believe in individual responsibility and less government intervention in healthcare delivery systems. Patients need to be empowered to make their own healthcare decisions in conjunction with existing doctor-patient relationships. From a healthcare provider standpoint, this will help drive down costs and reduce government involvement in healthcare and preserve patient continuity of medical care desired by the patient.
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 United States cannot take on the role as the “World Policeman” using military action and ought to lead (when we can) with diplomacy, leaving war and military action only as a last resort. In addition, American military aid for Ukraine has developed into a proxy war with Russia and is not in the best interest of the United States. Pointing back to our southern border and the invasion occurring here, we need to shift focus, allocate resources to our security at home and protect our border.
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 United States cannot take on the role as the “World Policeman” using military action and ought to lead (when we can) with diplomacy, leaving war and military action only as a last resort. In addition, American military aid for Ukraine has developed into a proxy war with Russia and is not in the best interest of the United States. Pointing back to our southern border and the invasion occurring here, we need to shift focus, allocate resources to our security at home and protect our border.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
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- A strong relationship with Israel provides regional stability in the Middle East. Countries which are adversarial to both the United States and Israel can be engaged more effectively via the diplomatic means when the US and Israel stand together in strength, both militarily and diplomatically.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes- A strong relationship with Israel provides regional stability in the Middle East. Countries which are adversarial to both the United States and Israel can be engaged more effectively via the diplomatic means when the US and Israel stand together in strength, both militarily and diplomatically.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
Social experimentation in the Military, CRT/ESG/DIE training priorities over warfighting training, White race vilification, downward turn in national pride and obligation to serving, Youth obesity.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
Social experimentation in the Military, CRT/ESG/DIE training priorities over warfighting training, White race vilification, downward turn in national pride and obligation to serving, Youth obesity.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Most worrisome is the Biden Administration's purposeful neglect of the border crisis that they have created. We cannot house the 3rd World and expect them to respect our laws. Secure the border NOW to stop the flow of criminals, national security threats [military-age males, watch-listed terrorist's] and illegal drugs, such as fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine, that are negatively impacting American families and our citizens across the nation.
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Most worrisome is the Biden Administration's purposeful neglect of the border crisis that they have created. We cannot house the 3rd World and expect them to respect our laws. Secure the border NOW to stop the flow of criminals, national security threats [military-age males, watch-listed terrorist's] and illegal drugs, such as fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine, that are negatively impacting American families and our citizens across the nation.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Only immigrants that seek to leverage existing naturalization law and enter the country via legal means shall be permitted to enter and stay within the United States. Any immigrant that is found to have entered the country illegally, shall be immediately deported, and no taxpayer money or taxpayer resources such as medical, housing, nor attorney fees shall be provided to illegal immigrants.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Only immigrants that seek to leverage existing naturalization law and enter the country via legal means shall be permitted to enter and stay within the United States. Any immigrant that is found to have entered the country illegally, shall be immediately deported, and no taxpayer money or taxpayer resources such as medical, housing, nor attorney fees shall be provided to illegal immigrants.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
Parents shall have to the absolute right to determine the educational pursuits of their children. In that, taxpayer funded public schools shall not be Government Indoctrination Centers and shall provide minimum educational achievement standards focused on proven merit-based systems that focus on Mathematics, Reading, Writing, English Language, Vocations, Trades, and Life skills.
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
Parents shall have to the absolute right to determine the educational pursuits of their children. In that, taxpayer funded public schools shall not be Government Indoctrination Centers and shall provide minimum educational achievement standards focused on proven merit-based systems that focus on Mathematics, Reading, Writing, English Language, Vocations, Trades, and Life skills.
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
US DOE is an unnecessary bureaucracy that diverts taxpayer money from educational initiatives that is normally reserved for the state's educational body. If the federal government was to do anything to positively impact education in America, the Office of the President could develop a vision and an executive strategy supporting parents choice in education and provides incentives to pursue STEM education as a primary means to keep America a global leader in technology development and innovation.
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
US DOE is an unnecessary bureaucracy that diverts taxpayer money from educational initiatives that is normally reserved for the state's educational body. If the federal government was to do anything to positively impact education in America, the Office of the President could develop a vision and an executive strategy supporting parents choice in education and provides incentives to pursue STEM education as a primary means to keep America a global leader in technology development and innovation.
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
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
Reestablishing natural law and the family as the core element of the American Society with weighted factors of Parental Rights in Education and Medical Freedoms is essential to restoring America. Remove government reinforced barriers that prohibit, restrain, or interrupt the parent from pursuing educational success, health and welfare for their children, and their family. Stop the teaching CRT, ESG, DEI, Child Sexual Exploitation, and Transgenderism.
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Reestablishing natural law and the family as the core element of the American Society with weighted factors of Parental Rights in Education and Medical Freedoms is essential to restoring America. Remove government reinforced barriers that prohibit, restrain, or interrupt the parent from pursuing educational success, health and welfare for their children, and their family. Stop the teaching CRT, ESG, DEI, Child Sexual Exploitation, and Transgenderism.
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Christian Conservative
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Christian Conservative
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
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
CRT is divisive and Anti-American
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
CRT is divisive and Anti-American
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
Protect Title IX for women
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
Protect Title IX for women
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?
Energy security is derived from coal, natural gas, oil, and nuclear power. These energy sources will provide stability, resilience, and independence in meeting our energy needs while ensuring a secure energy supply for the future.
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?
Energy security is derived from coal, natural gas, oil, and nuclear power. These energy sources will provide stability, resilience, and independence in meeting our energy needs while ensuring a secure energy supply for the future.
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
America is under attack and we are engaged in an asymmetric culture war against Communist, Neo-Marxists, and Globalist Elites. Sadly, our uniquely American culture is under attack; the enemies of America that are within our institutions are emboldened to denigrate our uniquely American values and create class and economic disparity within the citizenry by seeding racial division, gender confusion in our youth, destruction of the middle-class, and pursuing a two-tiered justice system.
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
America is under attack and we are engaged in an asymmetric culture war against Communist, Neo-Marxists, and Globalist Elites. Sadly, our uniquely American culture is under attack; the enemies of America that are within our institutions are emboldened to denigrate our uniquely American values and create class and economic disparity within the citizenry by seeding racial division, gender confusion in our youth, destruction of the middle-class, and pursuing a two-tiered justice system.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The proper role of the United States government is to protect the rights and interests of its citizens. This includes protecting individual freedoms such as freedom of speech, religion, and assembly, as well as ensuring equal protection under the law. The government is tasked with safeguarding these rights and creating an environment where citizens can pursue their own happiness and well-being; maintaining a strong military; protecting the country against external and internal threats.
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?
The proper role of the United States government is to protect the rights and interests of its citizens. This includes protecting individual freedoms such as freedom of speech, religion, and assembly, as well as ensuring equal protection under the law. The government is tasked with safeguarding these rights and creating an environment where citizens can pursue their own happiness and well-being; maintaining a strong military; protecting the country against external and internal threats.
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.
Strongly Disagree
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
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?
NONE: I stand firmly in protecting the Second Amendment and the right to self-defense, while also recognizing the importance of an armed citizenry for personal safety and deterrence. I advocate for National Reciprocity, ensuring law-abiding citizens can carry firearms across state lines without the weighted boot of government pressing on our God-given right to self-defense. I believe in the abolishment of the ATF and advocate for rescinding the 1934 National Firearms Act in its totality.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
NONE: I stand firmly in protecting the Second Amendment and the right to self-defense, while also recognizing the importance of an armed citizenry for personal safety and deterrence. I advocate for National Reciprocity, ensuring law-abiding citizens can carry firearms across state lines without the weighted boot of government pressing on our God-given right to self-defense. I believe in the abolishment of the ATF and advocate for rescinding the 1934 National Firearms Act in its totality.
