Name *
Ray Bly
Age *
74
Office and District
Congress District 3
City and County of Residence *
Jessup, Howard County
Political Party *
Republican
Education *
University of South Vietnam, School of Warfare; 132 credits in Business Admin, University of Baltimore
Career/Occupation *
Owns two businesses 48 years
Political Experience *
Took on US Military, State Dept, and South Vietnam, passed immigration law in 1971
Website *
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Facebook Page
Ray Bly-Raymond Bly
Public Twitter Handle
Public Instagram Handle
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Public TikTok Handle
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YouTube Page
Ray Bly (two sites)
Other Public Social Media Accounts
Angel Fire
Why are you running for office? *
I want to bring back the dream to America, if you work hard and dream you can make it.
Who do you consider your political role model, and why? *
Ronald Reagan- he brought a lot of peace to the world with the end of the cold war and brought us out of a democratic depression.
What is your favorite book about politics and policy, and why? *
The Constitution of the United States, it speaks for itself
What will be your top priority if elected? *
Cut the government in half and decrease 10% per year for all remaining agencies.
What are the three biggest issues facing your district? *
Inflation across the board, Schools: over crowding-- inappropriate teaching, Too many statutes and regulations over private property and small businesses
What are the three biggest issues facing Maryland? *
See above
What are the three biggest issues facing our country? *
Anti America movement, anti science movement, and inflation
What is your position on life issues? (abortion, assisted suicide) *
Abortion should be limited to between the first and second trimester unless the woman's life is in danger. In certain cases I agree with assisted suicide. Terminal patients should have the right to control their own bodies.
What is your position on taxes, spending, and the federal deficit? *
Cut half of the government and cut all of special interest spending.
What is your position on gun rights? *
No laws for gun ownership. Only laws for the illegal use of fire arms. The Second Amendment is absolute.
What is your position on the federal legalization of marijuana? *
I'm against the use of illegal drugs and some legal drugs being over prescribed.
What is your position on trade? *
Stop dumping below cost in America to put our companies out of business.
What is your position on foreign policy and military issues? *
We worry too much about other countries' borders and not our own. Bring our military home and stop funding everyone else's wars.
What policies would you support to fight inflation? *
Bring back the oil, gas, and coal industries to make us self-sufficient
What is your position on Transgender issues?
This should not be funded with any tax-payer money nor should they be allowed any special treatment. Otherwise they should be allowed to do as they wish with their bodies.
Would you support the passage of the Human Life Amendment? *
Yes
Would you support the passage of the Balanced Budget Amendment? *
Yes
Do you support D.C. Statehood? *
No
Do you support retrocession of the District of Columbia into Maryland? *
No
Was Joe Biden legitimately elected President of the United States in the November 2020 Election? *
No
Do you support another round of federal stimulus payments? *
No
Do you support the proposed ban on TikTok? *
No
Do you pledge to accept the results of your election? *
Yes