David Pautsch
Republican | Iowa
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
David Pautsch
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 1
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, BA Marketing/Communications, 1980
WORK & MILITARY
US Army, SGT, 1972-1976
AFFILIATIONS
Thy Kingdom Come Ministries, Founder/Executive Director
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
None
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
None
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
Mike Huckabee
Mike Lindell
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Gov. Mike Huckabee
Mike Lindell (My Pillow)
Eric Metaxas. (Best-selling Christian author)
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)
Republican Women's Organizations (2023)
Chris Cournoyer (2022)
Anne Osmundson (2018)
Mark Lofgren (2016)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Huck PAC (2024)
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
Life is sacred, from conception on, so don't support murderers like Planned Parenthood. Instead use financial incentives for moms to adopt-out the 800,000 potentially aborted babies to the 2 million parents who really want them. Tragically there are only 115,000 adoptions per year.
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
But only until they are outlawed. Murder drugs are never proper.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Only to save the life of the mother.
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, pass a Federal law to outlaw abortions. A law that only prevents abortions after 15 weeks is a joke. 97% of abortions occur before Week 15.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Eliminate the Federal income Tax and the Federal Reserve. For most of our countries history (113 years) we relied upon excise taxes to fund the federal government, until it became so bloated and greedy it needed extra funding.
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
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
It’s bogus and not part of the Constitution. The government should completely stay out of the business of real religion and Christianity. However, since our organic founding documents all honor the Most High God, YHWH, public policy should never allow pretend religions or demonic religions any acceptability as "religion" since they dishonor the LORD, the blood covenant God.
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. It's not their business. They have abused our trust and they should be banished from such involvement. Most vaccinations are bad for the participant.
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, but competitive private healthcare should always be allowed.
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 CIA should be eliminated because they are the ones that are constantly meddling in foreign affairs, seeking to cause conflict in countries all around the world. They are the ones constantly trying to involve us in these wars, which are big money makers for the global powers.
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, because of the promise of Gen 12:3. Our blessing is dependent on blessing Israel.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
Woke philosophy in the military. Recruits don’t want to fight for unpatriotic, treasonous leadership in the military.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
The border could be sealed tomorrow except that the current fake and treasonous "president" Biden wants to keep the border open. The border patrol should be allowed to do their job. In addition we should use every alternative to immediately destroy the drug and sex-trafficking cartels.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
All immigration should stop until the invasion has been stopped and deportation has been completed. Exceptions in humanitarian cases can always be considered but, for all practical purposes, immigration should cease until further notice.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
Public schools, poisoned by the Department of Education, and other woke educational terrorists, should be significantly defunded, and all other wholesome educational opportunities funded.
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
The US Department of Education has become a source to encourage education lies, policies and violence in our public schools, in cahoots with the teacher's unions. They should all be eliminated and defunded.
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
The need for gender transition is a blatant lie, with no scientific merit. It is the domain of emotionally disturbed people. Those trapped by such mental and emotional bondage can receive healing therapy from those who understand the root causes of such delusion.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a born-again child of the Most High God, the LORD Jesus Christ. I have been bought by the Blood of the Lamb (Jesus) and have received a position as His son and an heir of the Covenant and all its abundance, both for this life, and the life to come. My sins have been forgiven; I am deeply loved and greatly blessed; I have been given His Name, and I live in dependence on the wisdom, power and Love of Holy Spirit in order to see His Kingdom come and His will be done on earth, just like it is in heaven. Because I have received Jesus as my Savior I have the riches of assured understand that I have a place in Heaven, and authority here on earth to see His tremendous blessings come to our nation and the world.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Voting should be same day, counting same day, only voting with photo ID, and paper ballots only.
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College is one of the main components of our Republic and principle-based elections. Congress should ensure that elections are NOT certified unless there is no evidence of foul play.
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
Transgenderism is a complete lie. There is no scientific basis for it. It's simply a perverted emotional state.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Disagree
The carbon pollution lie for global warming is a lie. Non-political scientists all know there is no basis for such hysteria.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear power. Definitely not wind, solar, or other methods requiring government subsidies to be economically viable.
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
I'm biblical and Constitutional in my thinking. I derive my opinions from God's Word and those Founders who went before us, because they also had the Word of God as the basis of their thinking.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
It is to support States and people with the liberty to discover, pursue and develop their God-given gifts, talents and ability. It is also a means to protect people from those who choose to disobey moral and civil laws and would harm others by their rebellion. On a Federal level, it's primary purpose is to execute national defense and with great limitations, serve the States where unified services are more efficient.
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
Never
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
They should be subject to tests of treason and judicial sanity. Before the Senate could ever approve a justice they should be vetted as having basic Judeo-Christian values, since our Constitution is not meant for a wicked and perverse people. Example: Judicial candidates who can't define a woman are not fit for any leadership position, yet alone a judicial position.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
Absolutely not. We need strong police forces to stem the tide of rising rebellion and insolence. We also need judicial systems that will bring quick charges, and speedy sentences. "Because sentence against an evil deed is not executed speedily, the heart of the sons of men is fully set to do evil." Ecclesiastes 8:11
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. The problem is not gun ownership. One of the big problems causing gun violence is the overuse and abuse of psychotropic drugs.
