Phil Healy
Republican | South Carolina
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
Phil Healy
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 3
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Greenville Technical College, Greenville, Associates in Criminal Justice, 2002
WORK & MILITARY
US Navy (Active and Reserves), BM1, 1995-2018
AFFILIATIONS
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State House District 4, 2018
Race
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
OTHER (1)
*Ron Paul
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Chris Lawton- Ron Paul grassroots leader for the Upstate region in 2008 and 2012
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Donald Trump (2024)
Save America (2024)
WinRed (2024)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
WinRed (2024)
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate video interview. WYFF News 4. YouTube. 7 May 2024
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
Life begins at conception and is a precious gift from God almighty!
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
I believe those seeking abortion drugs should be required to undergo counseling and alternative options available to them!
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
I am pro-life and do not support abortion under any circumstances! Life is a gift from God and only God Almighty can take ones life!
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?
NO- as President Trump has said, it should be left up to the states.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Make President Trumps Tax cuts permanent and DRILL BABY DRILL- Open the keystone Pipeline and become energy independent. Lower gas prices at the gas pump will be like a tax cut to many Americans! I will NEVER vote for a tax increase!
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Strongly Agree
The only ones that should even be considered for forgiveness are veterans/disabled veterans and 1st responders.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
No. America is America.. Invest monies anywhere in America that needs assistance! I will also always oppose foreign aid outside America so long as we have $35 Trillion in debt and an infrastructure that needs to be addressed- we have bridges and roads right here in the 3rd district that need to be addressed.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
To keep the church from being corrupted by the government. People have the right to beleive, practice and worship as they please 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
This has already been decided in the US Supreme Court. One should not be forced to violate their moral or religious beliefs. There are plenty of other service providers for someone to go to if a business owner objects to providing a particular service.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
NEVER! This should always be up to the individual or the parent on a voluntary basis. Government should never force mandate anything! I will aways oppose Tyranny, or forced government mandates!
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- I do not support Government run healthcare but we do have commitments to our seniors and others that rely on Medicare and Medicaid. Let the private sector handle healthcare without a mandate! I will always oppose any mandate for health insurance! Thankfully President Trump had the mandate removed from obamacare! We need to keep it private and make insurance companies compete for people's business. Healthcare should always remain voluntary with the ability to use one's own Dr, always!
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- Unless we have an imminent threat we should stay out of other countries affairs. We are $35 Trillion in debt and have an infrastructure in need of repairs.
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- We must always stand with Israel!
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
Americans can see thru the bias and The Liberal woke agenda being infiltrated throughout the military branches and the Joke we have acting as the commander in chief. Biden did not legitimately win the 2020 election and Biden is NOT respected around the globe. America is the laughingstock around the world with Biden acting as the President.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
BUILD/FINISH PRESIDENT TRUMPS wall and begin a mass deportation of the millions Bidens regime allowed in to the nation illegally.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone who is screened by immigration and that comes the legal way respecting our rule of law. I met a lady on the campaign trail that has been waiting for her visa since 2013! This is not acceptable to have solid people looking to immigrate to America waiting over a decade while we allow anyone who wants to, including some bad people and violent criminals come across our border illegally! This madness at the border is a direct threat to America and must be stopped!
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
YES! Pass the money on to parents for the children to be used for private school or homeschooling.
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
LETS ELIMINATE IT NOW!!! This would be like a pay increase for our great teachers by relieving them of many burdensome regulations of the US Dept of Education! Education should be controlled by the states and local school boards WITH parents input as well.
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
THERE ARE ONLY 2 GENDERS! Male or Female- whatever is on your birth certificate.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a born again Christian and my faith is in Jesus! I am what I am by the Grace of God. I can't do anything without the Lord Jesus! He is the source of everything and He has blessed me beyond measure. I pray every day that God will give me wisdom to make decisions that will Honor and Glorify Him and to also be in a position to help others and be a witness for Him in a lost and dying world. This life is very short in comparison to all eternity! Jesus is coming again! I pray every single person comes to a personal relationship with Jesus! It is the best decision anyone could ever make in their life! John 3:16 is real! Proverbs 3:5-6 are my life verses!
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
VOTER ID and 1 day voting! no ballot harvesting!
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
There should be no federal funds for this liberal woke ideology. BAN IT!
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 Agree
iVoterGuide Notes:
Candidate notified iVoterGuide that the intended answer to this question should have been ‘Strongly Disagree.’ This change was not considered during panel evaluations.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear Power is the most reliable energy source and it really isn't close. We have a great facility right here in the 3rd District at the Oconee Nuclear Station on Lake Keowee and near Seneca SC!
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
We should always obey the constitution as written! We as a nation have gotten far away from the constitution! Our congress has not balanced a budget in over 2 decades, since 2001. I am likely the only congressional candidate that has read the latest omnibus bill full of government pork and liberal woke agenda.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Government exists to maintain a society that safeguards the inherent and inalienable rights of every American. Its primary obligation is to protect these rights from violation and promote the safety and happiness of its people. Also, to maintain a military force ready to protect Americans from enemies, both foreign and domestic, and that includes protecting a mass invasion of criminals crossing our southern border. Gov't Powers should be limited and one that also balances a budget.
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
I do NOT support defunding the police! We need a strong constitutional sheriff in all of our counties who will stand up to a tyrannical federal government.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
NONE! The 2nd amendment is clear- SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED! The Gov't can keep their hands off our guns!
