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Casey Askar

Pia Dandiya

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Casey Askar

Pia Dandiya

Casey Askar

Pia Dandiya

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Casey Askar

Casey Askar is a business leader, U.S. Marine veteran, philanthropist, and congressional candidate. The son of legal immigrants who fled religious persecution, he rose from humble beginnings to become chairman and CEO of a company operating across several industries and employing thousands of people. A married father of seven, Askar is running to bring his business experience and Judeo-Christian values to Washington and expand economic opportunity.

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Position on major issues

Position on major issues

Abortion and reproductive policy

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I will fight to make sure all personal healthcare decisions stay between a woman and her doctor. Read full quote

In Congress, I will put the American people first by addressing the affordability crisis head-on. Read full quote

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Agriculture and rural policy

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Artificial intelligence

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In Congress, I will put the American people first by addressing the affordability crisis head-on. Read full quote

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Civil rights and freedoms

Education is the great equalizer. Read full quote

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Criminal justice and policing

We must continue to deport criminal illegal aliens and secure our borders, and all Points of Entry into the U.S.The illegal drug trade tied to illegal immigration has killed tens of thousands of Americans and legal residents, regardless of political affiliation. Read full quote

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Economy, jobs and wages

We are all feeling the pressure at the grocery store and at the gas pump.Tackling the rising cost of eggs, milk, and gas is hist top priority. In Congress, Casey will work with leadership to help slash overburdening taxes and regulations that are adding to the affordability crisis.

I will fight to make sure our public schools are fully funded, and our teachers get the support they need to make sure every student can succeed. Read full quote

Make childcare more affordable so parents don’t have to choose between going to work and affording quality care for their children. End illegal and costly tariffs so families aren’t forced to pay higher prices for groceries, household goods, and everyday essentials.

My time working in government strengthened my conviction that we can do so much more for families’ hard work to result in the American dream – with access to a good job, reliable childcare and high quality, affordable healthcare.

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Education

Education is the great equalizer. Read full quote

Invest in our public schools so every child can reach their full potential.

I will fight to make sure our public schools are fully funded, and our teachers get the support they need to make sure every student can succeed. Read full quote

In Congress, I will put the American people first by addressing the affordability crisis head-on. Read full quote

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Elections and voting

Mandatory Real ID and immigration status verification to vote to protect our elections, so that only American citizens can vote. Casey will work to prevent foreign actors and adversaries like China and Russia from compromising our election system.

As a business leader and job creator, Casey has invested in people, not stocks. Read full quote

I’ll fight to ban members of Congress from trading individual stocks and profiting from public office. Read full quote

“Redistricting, to me, represents what people just hate about politics, that it seems like a solution in search of a problem instead of actually solving the problems that are keeping people up at night,” Dandiya said during a meeting over coffee in south Florida last month.

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Energy

We must unleash U.S. domestic energy production to power our economy and national security in order to reduce our reliance on foreign oil. Let’s expand oil, natural gas, nuclear, and clean coal production.

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Environment and climate

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Families and social services

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My time working in government strengthened my conviction that we can do so much more for families’ hard work to result in the American dream – with access to a good job, reliable childcare and high quality, affordable healthcare.

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Firearms policy

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Government reform

As a business leader and job creator, Casey has invested in people, not stocks. Read full quote

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Healthcare

End Obamacare once and for all, and replace it with a vehicle that works for all Americans. Read full quote

Lower prescription drug costs so Floridians can afford the lifesaving medications they need without sacrificing groceries, rent, or other essentials.

I will fight to protect Social Security and oppose any effort to cut benefits, raise the retirement age, or hand the program over to Wall Street. Read full quote

I will fight to make sure all personal healthcare decisions stay between a woman and her doctor. Read full quote

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Housing

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Make housing and property insurance more affordable so Floridians can stay in their homes and aren’t forced into 90-minute commutes just to afford where they live.

Take on the housing, insurance, and everyday costs squeezing South Florida families.

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Immigration

We must continue to deport criminal illegal aliens and secure our borders, and all Points of Entry into the U.S.The illegal drug trade tied to illegal immigration has killed tens of thousands of Americans and legal residents, regardless of political affiliation. Read full quote

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Infrastructure and transportation

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Local control

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National security and foreign policy

The U.S. must continue to push back against the Communist Chinese aggression in the Western Hemisphere and against our American interests around the world. ‍ We must continue to fund and modernize our great military, and press ahead with President Trump’s America First policy of “peace through strength.” Read full quote

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Social Security and retirement

End Obamacare once and for all, and replace it with a vehicle that works for all Americans. Read full quote

I will fight to protect Social Security and oppose any effort to cut benefits, raise the retirement age, or hand the program over to Wall Street. Read full quote

I will also stand up for our country’s working families in this critical moment as politicians in Washington weaken programs that give millions of citizens a fighting chance, such as Social Security, Medicaid and support for our veterans.

Protect Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and the veterans who served us.

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Taxes and government spending

We are all feeling the pressure at the grocery store and at the gas pump.Tackling the rising cost of eggs, milk, and gas is hist top priority. In Congress, Casey will work with leadership to help slash overburdening taxes and regulations that are adding to the affordability crisis.

Preserving our American way of life and our God-given liberties is paramount. Read full quote

The fairest way to keep these programs strong for generations to come is to ask the wealthiest Americans to pay their fair share — not to balance the budget on the backs of the people who built this country. Read full quote

Make childcare more affordable so parents don’t have to choose between going to work and affording quality care for their children. End illegal and costly tariffs so families aren’t forced to pay higher prices for groceries, household goods, and everyday essentials.

Take on the housing, insurance, and everyday costs squeezing South Florida families.

No public positions found.

Technology and privacy

No public position found.

In Congress, I will put the American people first by addressing the affordability crisis head-on. Read full quote

No public positions found.

Veterans

Preserving our American way of life and our God-given liberties is paramount. Read full quote

The fairest way to keep these programs strong for generations to come is to ask the wealthiest Americans to pay their fair share — not to balance the budget on the backs of the people who built this country. Read full quote

I will also stand up for our country’s working families in this critical moment as politicians in Washington weaken programs that give millions of citizens a fighting chance, such as Social Security, Medicaid and support for our veterans.

Protect Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and the veterans who served us.

No public positions found.

Drug policy

We must continue to deport criminal illegal aliens and secure our borders, and all Points of Entry into the U.S.The illegal drug trade tied to illegal immigration has killed tens of thousands of Americans and legal residents, regardless of political affiliation. Read full quote

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No public positions found.

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