Joe Billie

Joe Billie (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Pennsylvania's 5th Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on June 2, 2020.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Being a blue collar worker we aren't confident in social security being there when we're 67. I want people to not have to worry. I can go on and on.

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

President Reagan. His wit and the way he spoke.

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

John Adams , Lincoln and The Cuban Missile Crisis

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

Honesty & integrity for starters

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

Open minded, proven leader, life experience

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

Be open to all sides. Don't push an agenda

What legacy would you like to leave?

Fix the VA

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

President Reagan assassination attempt I watched it. I was 9.

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

Bus boy. 1 yearly

What is your favorite book? Why?

I Am Third by Gale Sayers. True meaning of friendship

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Rocky

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Let it be

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Always the underdog

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

All the different personalities. So many views.

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

In some cases. But so many representatives haven't lived paycheck to paycheck and don't know the struggle.

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

Coming together. We only seem to do so in a tragedy but even that isn't happening now. It's all a blame game.

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

Armed Services, intelligence or foreign services

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

Yes

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Term limits should happen

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?

I've always advanced so I would see myself taking a leadership role

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

Combination of Curt Weldon and Jim Jordan

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

There's several but one I've heard on different occasions: |Being retired on a fixed income and the government healthcare is financially draining. Our seniors worked to hard fo so long to worry about anything.

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