
Alexander Gaaserud
Republican | West Virginia
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Alexander Gaaserud
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 2
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Davis and Elkins College, Elkins, Political Science, 2015
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
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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).
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.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Rape, incest, or the life of the mother being threatened.
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?
Abortion is a States Rights issue. There isn’t constitutional authority for the federal government to create abortion policy.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Reduce the people that work in government 75% over the next 8 years. Stop sending billions in foreign aid. We must cut taxes and unleash our god given energy, hence lowering power and grocery bills.
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
We must dismantle ESG and DEI criteria at the federal level.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
It means that the state may not establish or adopt any religion and impose that religion on such citizenry.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None whatsoever.
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.
B)
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
They are the biggest threat to the United States in the 21st century and they must be dealt with now.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes, we have a moral commitment to the state of Israel for they are the only peaceful democracy in an evil neighborhood.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
DEI, Wokeism, Transgenderism, war on men. The Biden administration is a chief culprit in the decline of the U.S. Military. We must establish a fighting force that is 900k strong by end of decade.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
1) Congress must authorize the U.S. Military to secure the southern border with lethal force. 2) Form a Mass Deportation Task Force. 3) Congress must craft legislation that dismantles the concept of Asylum.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone that is law abiding and can contribute to the United States. They need to be able to speak English.
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.
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
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in God and his one and only son Jesus Christ died for my sins. I believe that we must adhere to the Judeo-Christian values our nation was founded upon.
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?
Coal fire power and natural gas.
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?
The government should have a limited role and the government should serve the people not special interests and the corporate class. This government must be scaled back dramatically to end the oppression of our citizenry.
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?
There should not be any restrictions on guns whatsoever.
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