
David A Burch
Republican | Oregon
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
David A Burch
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 6
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Forest Grove High School, Forest Grove, High School, 2008
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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OTHER INFORMATION
David Burch answered KATU2's candidate questionnaire in 2022.
David Burch completed the 2024 Oregon Abigail Adams Voter Education Project survey.
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
Abortion is a private institution by nature. The decision of a woman's body is supposedly decided between a woman and her doctor right? So why is the taxpayer involved? The taxpayer did not consent to this transaction. If a woman wants to be able to choose for her body, she can do so on her paycheck/employer insurance.
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. If underaged. If too impoverished to take care of it. If the father/SO is not around. A mother's health.
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, I do not support limiting anything but taxpayer funding, as I am Pro-Choice.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Tax cuts. Regulation of insurance premiums. Regulation of rent costs. Flat tax.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Neutral
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?
It means that religion has to exist in separate but equal stature to State. Its woefully dishonest to call it freedom FROM religion, as the Founding Fathers were either Catholic or Protestant.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Neutral
Contextual.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Dire circumstances only.
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.
A
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.
Easily C. Anything short of a World War in threat, should not involve us.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Neutral
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
No, not at all. Most of our current allegiances are outdated and ineffectual.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
Constant political realignment. Beliefs systems no longer aligning with those in power. Leaders betraying the flag that soldiers fight for. General disillusionment. Injury. Old guard disproportionately lacking competent replacement.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Every. Nation. Has. BORDERS. Why. Does. The. World. Expect. Different. From. America?!
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anybody who follows procedure.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Neutral
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
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
None. I hold the positions I do here from a family with a variety of histories with abuse. I am driven by the belief that our government must use every rresource we can to prevent it. Why is our government adding more opportunities to be exploited?
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
I will not tolerate a Republic being transformed into a democracy because Democrats are huffing the Democratium.
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
CRT is inherently fallacious by nature.
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
Absolutely. These institutions are built on biology, not identity.
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?
Nuclear power.
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 Liberal
To put it bluntly, I am staunchly in the Trump camp. Else I would not touch the idea of being Republican.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
A vehicle for the people to have their lives made easier and freer than other nations. Governments maintain order above all else.
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
Pled guilty to several felonies. I am therefore, by loophole, allowed to run for office, as I have only pled, not been convicted.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No. Technically not.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Strongly Disagree
If anything, it should be reduced to five, if possible.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
Community programs are less effective than the police.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Very minimal, common sense laws. Bother to actually enforce them.
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