Dasha Pruett

Dasha Pruett was born in Moscow, Russia, and came to the United States with her family in 1980. She lives in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania.[1] Dasha Pruett's career experience includes working as an office manager and photographer.[2]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Dasha is The American Dream. Immigrating to the US as a child, in 1980 from USSR, political and religious persecution, she experienced both Totalitarianism in USSR and Freedom in America, instilling in her true appreciation for America as the land of liberty and opportunity.

Dasha wants to bring our American values and our community concerns back to the forefront of this office. We need to replace career politicians with candidates who will fight for the American people, our beautiful Country, and our Constitution. Our Country is broken, and we must fix it for our children and future generations.

We must stop the illegal immigrant invasion of our border! We have immigration laws in place, though they are not being enforced. Our crime is up, the fentanyl deaths are at the highest levels; our veterans are homeless, fighting for their VA benefits, as illegals receive free housing, monthly stipends, free healthcare, and education. We must put our American citizens first.

With the indoctrination of our children through propaganda, destruction of our small business, skyrocketing inflation, shortages of goods, as well as attacks on our American values, our Constitution, and our freedom; Dasha cannot sit quietly and let it happen. She understands firsthand the devastation that it will create within this country and to its people.

She is running for US Congress to fight for her community, its citizens, to preserve the country she loves and to save The American Dream.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Border Security, Immigration - As a legal immigrant, who went through all of the proper channels, it breaks my heart to watch the run on our border. This is an invasion. There is something nefarious going on. If we do not stop this, we will have another 911. Our citizens are dying from fentanyl overdoses, the crime is overwhelming, our jobs are going to the illegal immigrants and not our citizens. This is spiraling out of control. We must put an end to this. American citizens first.Inflation, sending our tax money to other countries.

As our families barely make ends meet with the sky rocketing inflation, lack of goods, our grocery bills doubling, etc... We continue to send hundreds of billions of dollars to other countries, yet turn the blind eye to our own citizens. We pay taxes to fund other countries, ignoring the needs of our own people. School choice. Our children are our future. Every child deserves top education despite of where they live, economic class, or any other challenges.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Foreign, small business, education, immigration

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Connecting with their community. Listening to their needs. Being involved.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Compassion, empathy, love for our country

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To fight for the people they represent.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Immigrating to this amazing country in 1980

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

The are in charge to pass or oppose federal legislation

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

no

What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Division, lack of patronage. We no longer hold our country as the greatest country in the world. Entitlement.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

I think it should be 4

What are your thoughts on term limits?

We must have term limits. You can not hold office for 50 years, for your own gain

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

It depends on the situation

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

We must have financial transparency. We have little knowledge of how people get elected into office, and come out as multi millionaires

Campaign website

Pruett’s campaign website stated the following:

Pro Capitalism- Anti Socialism

Dasha grew up in Moscow, USSR for the first 10 years of her life before immigrating the the United States in 1980. Under Socialism, her family endured such political and religious oppression that her father was exiled to Siberia several times. She experienced both Totalitarianism in the USSR and Freedom in America instilling in her true appreciation for American as the land of liberty and opportunity. She is an ardent supporter of the Constitution, Free Enterprise and our Capitalist economic system.

Low Taxes

Though Trump’s tax bill cut taxes for the vast majority of Americans. Following this tax reform, individuals, families, and communities across the country have been reaping the benefits of bigger paychecks, lower taxes, and more economic opportunities. Heritage Foundation study has shown these tax cuts have helped individuals in every Congressional district, including the PA-5. Biden Administration Mandates, have been reversing those cuts, creating unforeseen hardships on families. Dasha supports decreasing taxes even further and increasing the economic freedom of businesses and families. Congress must maintain and extend the TCJA to avoid stifling economic growth and burdening constituents with higher taxes and reduced take-home pay.

Fair Trade

By increasing the freedom and openness of economies around the globe is a win-win situation for all parties involved. It will increase the quality of life of Americans by increasing access to more products, services and reduces the global inequality of personal well being. Dasha supports the USMCA and the re-authorization of the GSP and Miscellaneous Tariff Bill. That said, we must fight to keep our manufacturing jobs in America. We must put American workers and families first.

Energy Independence

As fuel prices skyrocketing, and effecting every aspect of our life from food shortage, to heating our homes, as well commuting to work, most Americans are feeling the pinch. Biden’s stroke of a pen, shut down our Keystone pipeline, and give Putin a green light to proceed with the Nord Stream pipeline with Germany, that became a geopolitical lever. This does not take in to consideration the number of pipeline workers who are now unemployed, as well as the communities who were dependent on those workers as well. Though we should be mindful of our environment, we must become energy independent. Our politicians should not sell us out to the lobbyists, in order to line their pockets, by exploding the citizens they sign up to represent.

Jobs

Though we were poised for a strong recovery from Covid-19. It has been 4 years where the unemployment rate have fluctuated. The draconian and inconsistent rules have put many small business in hardships, some shutting their doors forever. The $15 minimum wage is destroying entry level jobs, as well as mom and pop restaurants and business. In order for these temporary job losses to not become permanent, it is critical that the government get out of the way of employers, workers, schools and families. To reduce regulations and stronghold of small business, farming and energy industries.

Pro Family and Family Values

Family Values

Families are the core building block for an America where freedom, prosperity and equality thrive. Individuals and families, not the government, make the best decisions regarding their health, education, jobs and welfare. Families no longer eat dinner together, if they do, they stare at screens. We must bring back “old fashioned” family values: communication, respect, quality time, helping community and reducing entitlement and narcissism. Getting the government out of our family life, and letting parents raise their children.

Fight Addiction

The drug epidemic in the United States has become a national emergency. Opioid addiction and death rates in the U.S. and abroad have reached "epidemic" levels. The CDC's data reflects the incredible spike in overdoses caused by drugs containing opioids. As drugs keep pouring over our borders, and drug deaths are out of control. This administration solution is “Safe Injection locations”. Americans from all walks of life are struggling day to day with the disease of addiction. We must take action to reduce the number of additions, identify successful means of treatment and focus on prevention among adolescents.

Competitive Healthcare

Americans spend close to one out of every five dollars they earn on their healthcare. Insurance bills are confusing, hospital costs are shocking and there is very little transparency. Approximately 1 in 10 Americans, or 8.0%, don't have health insurance, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey conducted in March 2022. Competition based on price and quality can help improve healthcare delivery and outcomes. Consumers need more transparency so they can make the best choices for themselves and their families.

Pro-Life

Dasha is pro-life, supports the heartbeat bill and ending the government funding to Planned Parenthood. Dasha believes in supporting and funding, pregnancy crisis centers and funding for adoption. As well as introducing a bill to give fathers having an equal decision in not destroying the life of a child. US Taxpayer dollars should not be utilized to support the abortion industry in the United States or abroad, as well as harvesting their body parts.

Security

Second Amendment

Dasha will work to protect American’s Second Amendment rights. The right of the People to own and bear arms is a fundamental part of American Liberty. A well armed and law abiding citizenry are the first line of defense for their own inalienable rights.

First Responders

First responders are under attack. America is not meeting the needs of our crucial First Responders. Some lack critical funds for training and equipment.

Military

It all begins with a strong defense. We can not accomplish our goals at home or abroad unless we have a strong national security. Budget decisions over the next few years need to make strengthening our defense a top priority.[3]

—Dasha Pruett’s campaign website (2024)[4]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I want to bring back our conservative American values and America First policy to the forefront of this office. We need to replace career politicians with candidates who will fight for the people, our Country, and protect our Constitution.

I am The American Dream. Immigrating here as a child in 1980 from USSR, fleeing political and religious persecution, I experienced both totalitarianism in USSR and freedom in America, instilling a true appreciation for America as the land of liberty and opportunity.

With the loss of energy independence, the crisis at our borders, propaganda and cancel culture in the media, indoctrination of our children, destruction of small business, skyrocketing inflation, shortages of goods, as well as attacks on our American values, our Constitution, and our freedom, I cannot sit quietly and let it happen. I understand firsthand the devastation that it will create within this country and to its people.

I was elected as a Republican US Congressional candidate in 2020 in the PA-5 district, beating my opponent in the Primary Election by 62%. My team ran a dynamic campaign with multiple high-profile endorsements, such as Steamfitters Local 420 Union, Huckabee PAC, Gun Owners of America, Phyllis Schlafly’s Eagle Forum, Senator Doug Mastriano, Sarah Palin, Firearms Owners Against Crime, and U.S. Impact, to name a few.

I am committed to fight for this community, to save the country and to preserve The American Dream for our future generations.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

America and our Citizens firstReduce the size and reach of our GovernmentCapitalism over Socialism

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

With the loss of energy independence, the crisis at our borders, propaganda and cancel culture in the media, indoctrination of our children, destruction of small business, skyrocketing inflation, shortages of goods, as well

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American and our citizens first

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Capitalism vs. Socialism

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Reduce the Size & Reach of Government

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Energy Independence & Reducing Regulations

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Lower Taxes, Pro Small Business & Community Growth

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Pro School Choice & Limiting Teachers Union Overreach

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Support Legal Immigration & Securing Our Borders

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Pro Life, Support Heartbeat Bill & Adoption

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Reform Healthcare Through Competitive Marketplace

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Support our Military, Police, First Responder's & Veterans

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Pro Term Limits

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Ronald Reagan, Margaret Thatcher, Queen Elizabeth, Golda Meir, they were true patriots who fought for their country, their people and humanity.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

1984, Dr Zhivago

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity and backbone

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Protect the constitution, Fight for our citizens, America first policy.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Fall of Berlin wall and fall of communism in Russia, Late teens, early 20's

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Candy striper at Jeans Hospital at the age of 14 in the aging ward. I was there for 2 years.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

Power to create legislature and vote on bills that will effect the nation.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

No

What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Election integrity, economy and inflation, lessening government over reach

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Foreign affairs, Small Business, Foreign relations

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

No, we need 4 years

What are your thoughts on term limits?

A must!

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Marjorie Taylor Greene, Jim Jordan, Elise Stefanik

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

No, we need people who have a backbone, and fight for the people

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Dasha Pruett is running for Pennsylvania 5th Congressional District. Dasha and her family fled USSR when she was 10 in 1980, instilling in her true appreciation for America as the land of liberty and opportunity. She is running for Congress in order to fight for her community, its citizens, the country she loves and the American Dream.

Dasha has always been deeply involved in helping others. She volunteered at Jeanes Hospital when she was 14, and from that point, sat on various non for-profit boards and organizations that support private adoption, fight domestic violence, support educational organizations, as well as the local arts.

Dasha is a mother to two successful children, Nicholas and Katherine. She and her husband reside in Drexel Hill with their feline and canine fur babies.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Lower Taxes, Pro business Growth and Supporting our CommunityCreating jobs and fixing our failing infrastructureFighting for our Community, Our Citizens and Our American Dream

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

America, Our communities and Our citizens first;

Pro Capitalism - Anti Socialism;

Dedicated to lowering taxes by reducing unnecessary spending; as well as promoting new business and local growth;

Pro term limits;

Dedicated to defending our constitution;

Dedicated to defending or second amendment; and working on a solution to reduce violence by focusing on mental health;

Support our military and our veterans by helping with job training after service as well as job placement, providing resources to treating PTSD and other medical needs, providing family support;

Support competitive healthcare marketplace as well as group health cooperative, where small business owners and individuals can buy in to a group health insurance;

Support apprenticeship/vocational schools/ job re-training;

Pro school choice;

Support heartbeat bill (a fetus in the womb is considered a life, once the heartbeat is detected);

Support ending government funding of Planned Parenthood and using portion of those funds for Child Welfare Services;

Pro-family and family values;

Dedicated to finding a solution in fighting drug addiction, particularly Opioid epidemic by providing accessible treatment centers that will focus on issues that are the root of addiction, as well as providing support to the family, vs safe injections sites that will bring crime to those neighborhoods;

Support our local community and their individual concerns;

Support Boarder protection and Legal immigration;

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Ronald Reagan, for his strength, ability to put his Country first, for fighting what he believed was right and for his outside the box thinking. Princess Diana, for her authenticity, her humanitarianism, her class and her grace. Pope John Paul, for his love of God and his love towards people.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The Giver, The Art of War, Dr Zhivago

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty, Authenticity, Selflessness

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To stay honest to the people they are suppose to represent

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

A year to the day that we left Soviet Union, I watched Ronald Reagan being sworn in to Presidential office.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I volunteered as a Candy Striper at Jeans Hospital at 14 years old for 2 years. I was assigned to Friends Hall, a part of the hospital for older and longer stay patients.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

No, I believe we need unique perspectives and an open mind in order to fix things.

What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Debt reduction

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Foreign affairs or Small Business

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

I believe we need 4. Two years is not enough. You get voted in, and need to start campaigning again

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Pro term limits

If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

Foreign affairs or Small Business