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Doug Basler's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

On The Ballot: Running, Republican for U.S. House (WA) - District 9

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Issue Positions

For Presidential and Congressional candidates who refuse to provide voters with their positions, Vote Smart has researched their public records to determine their likely responses. These issue positions are from 2022.

  • Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation? "Pro-Life" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I want to be clear; I am a pro-life, pro-Trump constitutional conservative and I am committed to serve you in the U.S. Congress with energy, integrity, and commitment." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Do you support expanding federal funding to support entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare? "No" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions? "Yes" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "As your Representative, I vow to support law enforcement and prioritize the safety of all American communities." (www.facebook.com)
  • "I support qualified immunity protection while following laws, and official policies. I believe qualified immunity should only be enforced for those reasons. If a public official violates those policies or knowingly violates civil rights, or maliciously uses their position they should lose qualified immunity." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "?The murder rate has doubled in Seattle since all this craziness about defunding the police has started. Property crimes, theft and other crimes are skyrocketing out of control. It's time for us to say NO to the defund movement supported by the Democrats. Let's stand together and make America SAFE again! I stand with our police and first responders. I will always fight for them and for all of us to have the safe neighborhoods, parks, and schools we expect from our hard earned tax dollars. The number one role of government is to protect us and our God given rights!" (dougbasler.com)
  • Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth? "No" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "It's time to demand change. Our current situation is completely unacceptable...Multi trillion dollar spending." (dougbasler.com)
  • Do you support providing financial relief to businesses AND/OR corporations negatively impacted by the state of national emergency for COVID-19? "No" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
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  • Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)? "No" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I am committed to responsible environmental protection while maintaining economic development and private property rights. The United States has long been the world leader in conservation, protection and management of the environment, all while protecting private ownership of property and maintaining a vibrant economy. The fact is that if the U.S. stopped using all fossil fuels, the global reduction of carbon emissions would be negligible. International cooperation must be an integral component in environmental protection." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "?The path to lower gas prices is ENERGY INDEPENDENCE! We have more than enough energy resources here domestically to amply supply all of our energy needs and to be a net energy exporter. There is no reason why our energy needs should be held hostage to foreign nations who do not support us! Doug Basler will fight to responsibly open every domestic resource, and to build the Keystone pipeline and other projects that increase domestic reserves and lower prices." (dougbasler.com)
  • "We have all seen the benefit of the free market in energy with the dramatic decrease in gas prices. The free market, and public demand, will continue to fuel traditional and emerging energy technologies. I will continue encouraging innovation and balanced regulation that will keep America moving, strong and prosperous." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions? "No" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I am committed to responsible environmental protection while maintaining economic development and private property rights. The United States has long been the world leader in conservation, protection and management of the environment, all while protecting private ownership of property and maintaining a vibrant economy. The fact is that if the U.S. stopped using all fossil fuels, the global reduction of carbon emissions would be negligible. International cooperation must be an integral component in environmental protection." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
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  • Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship? "Yes" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I support President Trump and his America first policy. I support strong borders and stopping the illegal immigration, human trafficking, and drug related gang activity that porous borders create. A physical barrier is needed as soon as possible. I also would seek to drastically reduce the disastrous H1B guest worker visa program. American companies need to hire American workers first!" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "?Over 1 million illegal immigrants have already crossed our border since the Biden administration took office. This is an attempt to steal our nation from the citizens and give it to others. It is nothing less than an invasion. The current administration has now proposed granting $450,000 to EACH unlawful immigrant that supposedly suffered on account of our laws being enforced. This is an outrage and must be stopped and reversed NOW. I will fight to secure our borders, finish the wall and insure that only legal immigrants are admitted to our nation." (dougbasler.com)
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  • Do you generally support removing barriers to international trade (for example: tariffs, quotas, etc.)? "No" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
This candidate has responded to a Political Courage Test in a previous election. As a continued effort to provide the American public with factual information on candidates running for public office, these archived responses are made available here.
Pro-life Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
No In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?
No Do you support expanding federal funding to support entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare?
Yes Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
Unknown Position Do you support the protection of government officials, including law enforcement officers, from personal liability in civil lawsuits concerning alleged misconduct?
I support qualified immunity protection while following laws, and official policies. I believe qualified immunity should only be enforced for those reasons. If a public official violates those policies or knowingly violates civil rights, or maliciously uses their position they should lose qualified immunity.
Yes Do you support increasing defense spending?
No Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
Yes Do you support lowering corporate taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
No Do you support providing financial relief to businesses AND/OR corporations negatively impacted by the state of national emergency for COVID-19?
No Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards?
No Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)?
No Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
No Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
Yes Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?
No Do you support requiring businesses to provide paid medical leave during public health crises, such as COVID-19?
Yes Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border?
Yes Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
Yes Should the United States use military force to prevent governments hostile to the U.S. from possessing a weapon of mass destruction (for example: nuclear, biological, chemical)?
Yes Do you support reducing military intervention in Middle East conflicts?
No Do you generally support removing barriers to international trade (for example: tariffs, quotas, etc.)?
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