Robert Backie is a Common Sense Republican businessman with over 30 years of global experience in sectors including computer chips, cyber security, artificial intelligence, and healthcare. His approach is rooted in getting things done, and he is committed to fighting for his constituents every day.
Robert has a proven track record of solving problems by uniting people toward a common goal.
The current Congressman has spent 14 years discussing financial issues but has only managed to plead guilty to 11 financial fraud charges, faced censure by the House of Representatives, and paid $170,000 in fines. Robert believes it is time to replace "No-Show-DAVE" with someone who can deliver results and has a proven track record.
Robert's Priorities at to Fix the Border Problem, Cut Inflation, Secure Social Security and to Get Things Done to Solve Our Problems. Robert is running to restore integrity, hard work, and honesty to his district.
The current congressman has a history of election law violations and minimal contributions to the community. Robert believes the district deserves a representative who prioritizes improving the lives of constituents over personal gain.
Robert Backie grew up as a pastor’s son, learning that moral values are paramount. He has consistently demonstrated conservative values through honesty, integrity, a strong work ethic, and dedication to serving others.
Robert moved to Arizona in 1994 and to Paradise Valley in 1999 to raise his children in a community that offers high-quality education and opportunities. With over 30 years of experience, Robert has led global teams in industries such as Semiconductor, Internet, Telecom, Cyber Security, and Healthcare, with operations across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Canada, and Mexico.
Robert has actively contributed to the Arizona Telecommunications and Information Council (ATIC), the #yesPHX startup community, and the Arizona Commerce Authority’s Venture Ready program. As Chair of ATIC, he witnessed Governor Brewer sign SB1353 to expand telemedicine.
Robert has also worked on neighborhood issues, congressional campaigns, and is involved in the Town of Paradise Valley Car Show and Arizona Concours d’Elegance committees. He attends Highlands Church in Scottsdale.
To secure the border, Robert proposes building a physical wall, implementing advanced technology, increasing Border Patrol Agents, and ensuring Asylum claims are processed before entry.
With rising costs and stagnant incomes, Robert plans to bring his business acumen to balance budgets, increase income, and cut costs.
Robert advocates completing the Keystone pipeline, smart drilling, investing in small modular nuclear reactors, and making renewables more accessible and cost-effective.
Protecting the rights of law-abiding citizens is a priority. Robert supports law enforcement officers.
Robert emphasizes investing in new technologies for water reuse, reclamation, waste management, metering, and overall water management.
Robert supports legislation for school choice initiatives, charter schools, and vouchers, ensuring every child has access to quality education regardless of their zip code.
Addressing America’s mental health crisis is crucial. Robert believes in increasing resources to help families, friends, children, coworkers, and neighbors struggling with mental health issues.
As the next Congressman, Robert Backie pledges to work for his constituents, putting their needs above his own. He aims to champion cooperation and single-issue legislation that everyone can agree upon.
Robert will lead efforts to improve accountability, enforce ethical standards, and eliminate wasteful spending.
honesty, integrity, and hard work focused on the district.
The Republican Party has long championed fiscal conservatism, advocating for minimal government intervention in the economy. They believe economic prosperity is driven by free markets and individual initiative.
This philosophy includes support for laissez-faire economics, tax cuts, reduced government spending, privatization, and reducing government-run welfare programs in favor of private-sector solutions and personal responsibility. The party's current fiscal stance supports lower taxes, deregulation of corporations, and opposition to labor unions.
Historically, the Republican Party had strong ties to local businesses and large national corporations. However, in the 21st century, this dynamic has shifted, with corporate America increasingly aligning with more liberal values.
The GOP now focuses more on small businesses and family firms, viewing larger corporations, particularly in tech sectors, as cultural adversaries.
Modern Republicans often endorse supply-side economics, a theory popularized during Ronald Reagan's presidency. They argue that reduced income tax rates can spur GDP growth, ultimately generating the same or more government revenue from increased economic activity.
Republicans typically advocate for tax cuts, oppose graduated tax rates, and favor private over government spending. They generally oppose the estate tax and have a historical precedent of supporting tariffs to protect American industries.
The Republican Party opposes government-run welfare programs, arguing they promote dependency on government assistance. Instead, they advocate for personal responsibility and self-reliance, supporting measures like the welfare reform of 1996, which limited welfare eligibility.
Traditional Values and Social Conservatism: Social conservatism within the Republican Party is deeply rooted in traditional values, often with a Christian foundation. The party supports gun rights as outlined in the Second Amendment, the death penalty, and restrictions on abortion.
They also oppose same-sex marriage, transgender rights, and comprehensive sex education, favoring policies that uphold traditional family structures.
Republicans generally support school choice through charter schools and vouchers for private education. They criticize the performance of public schools and teachers' unions and advocate for greater accountability within the public school system, as seen with the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.
The party opposes a government-run single-payer healthcare system, advocating instead for a personal or employer-based insurance system, supplemented by Medicare and Medicaid. They support measures to increase health insurance portability, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and tax benefits to make insurance more affordable.
Since the 1920s, Republicans have generally opposed labor unions, supporting right-to-work laws that weaken union influence. They argue that unions can hurt businesses by driving up costs and reducing competitiveness.
Strong National Defense: The Republican Party typically favors increased military spending and a robust national defense. They often support unilateral action in foreign policy and have historically backed military interventions, such as the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, as part of the broader War on Terror.
The Republican Party has consistently supported a strong alliance with Israel, emphasizing the importance of this relationship in promoting peace and stability in the Middle East. This support extends to military aid, diplomatic backing, and efforts to secure Israel's security against regional threats.
The party views Israel as a key ally and partner in the fight against terrorism and in advancing democratic values in the region.
The party's stance on international trade has varied over time. Initially supporting protective tariffs, Republicans later embraced free trade agreements.
However, recent years have seen a return to protectionist policies, notably under President Donald Trump, who initiated a trade war with China and renegotiated NAFTA.
Environmental Protection: Historically, some Republican leaders have supported environmental protection efforts. However, the party is now divided on issues like climate change, with many Republicans skeptical of human-caused global warming.
The party generally supports market-based solutions to environmental problems and opposes cap-and-trade policies.
Republicans advocate for increased federal investment in alternative energy sources and support measures to achieve energy independence. This includes promoting oil drilling in protected areas, which has drawn criticism from environmentalists.
Immigration: The Republican Party is divided on immigration, with some advocating for migrant worker programs and easing citizenship guidelines, while others emphasize stricter border enforcement. The party's approach has shifted in response to changing political dynamics and voter demographics.
The Republican platform opposes same-sex marriage and other LGBTQ+ issues, although there are dissenting factions within the party. Some Republicans support anti-discrimination laws, but the party remains divided on how to approach LGBTQ+ rights.
Republicans often support strict constructionism or textualism in judicial interpretation, criticizing judicial activism and advocating for judicial restraint. They support legislative measures to limit federal court jurisdiction in certain areas, reflecting their preference for state over federal authority.