Justin Murphy

Republican | New Jersey

Candidate Profile

Conservative (Conditional)

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Justin Murphy


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

Republican Primary


Race

U.S. Senator


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

Widener University School of Law, Wilmington, Juris Doctor, 2000

WORK & MILITARY

Navy, E-5 Second Class Petty Officer, 1983-1987

AFFILIATIONS

Catholic Church

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Township Committee - Deputy Mayor, 2001-2003

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

NJ Congressional District 3, 2008 and 2010

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

David Richter (2020)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

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

Taxpayer dollars should never fund abortion.

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.

Choose not to answer

These drugs should be banned unless they are employed fr the following exceptions to an abortion ban: 1-Life of the Mother; 2- Rape/Incest

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Exceptions to an abortion ban are: 1- Life of the mother is at risk; 2-Rape/Incest

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?

The Dobbs decision enshrines in abortion jurisprudence that each individual state is now authorized and required to legislate on the abortion issue. Therefore, in my opinion, the federal government (Congress) is limited to legislating only where federal (taxpayer) dollars are involved (e.g. VA or military facility; Medicaid).


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

The separation means the government shall not endorse a specific religion at the exclusion of others, and that government shall not inhibit, curtail, restrict, or otherwise proscribe the free practice of religion and worship by individuals following their conscience.

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree


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.

A. Peace is achieved through strength - President Regan taught us this. Weakness invites aggression. Our enemies need to respect and fear America; our allies need to know America is strong and a reliable ally.

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

The communist government of China is an existential threat to America.

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Yes, very important. Israel is the only nation-state in the middle east that embraces western political ideals and democratic values.

What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?

Woke culture permeating America's military; promotion of LGBTQ policy goals; deviation from the mission of the military which is to fight and win America's wars. Also, younger Americans - teenagers - are inculcated with anti-American school curriculum, and throughout the broader culture.


HEALTHCARE

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

Under no circumstance should vaccinations be mandated.

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.


ECONOMY

What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?

Reduction in personal, business, capital gains, and estate/inheritance tax rates. More broadly, abolishing the current Internal Revenue Code and replacing it with a Flat tax of 10% with retention of charitable and mortgage interest deductions.

Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.

Strongly Agree

I currently have over $175,000 in student debt. I know the burden and cost of education. Younger voters will identity with me as someone who knows firsthand the burden of student debt.

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No

The decision to invest public money should be predicated on economics.


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

Reinstate Remain-in-Mexico; reinstate the Central American Asylum Agreements; finish construction of the southern border wall; withhold federal aid from sanctuary cities and states; end catch-and-release; mass deportation of illegal immigrants; reinstate Title 42 Health Protections.

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

First, all immigration should be legal immigration. Second, immigration policy should be predicated on what the American economy may need as far as skilled labor.


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


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?

Mental illness as determined by medical doctors, not bureaucrats or elected officials. Conviction of a violent felony should temporarily infringe the right to own a firearm.


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.

Strongly Disagree


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?

Conservative

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To protect people from crime, bodily harm, and invasion by foreign entities. Government should also promote free enterprise, economic freedom, private property, and technological advancement.

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


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

I support federal legislation codifying and protecting parental rights, and children's rights from sexualized public school curriculum.

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a practicing Catholic; Catholicism is central to my life.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

I support voter ID/

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.

Disagree

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

fossil fuels are the most reliable, and also nuclear power. America has an almost endless supply of fossil fuels and the energy infrastructure required to extract, process, and deliver fossil fuel derived energy products is well developed.

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