Congressional Candidate George Logan
George Logan is a family man, engineer, community leader, and a small business owner. George’s parents left Guatemala and came to the United States of America to grow a family and build a better life. He served two terms in the State Senate, George tackled the tough issues facing the wellbeing of his community and brought people together to find solutions that work. He has been a girls’ basketball coach, a board member for Griffin Hospital, local Chamber of Commerce, local YMCA, Housatonic Valley Association, Junior Achievement, BHCare and the New Haven Symphony Orchestra. George graduated from Trinity College with a bachelor’s degree in engineering, received a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Bridgeport. He is married to Lisa Logan and has one daughter, Tracey Logan.
GEORGE LOGAN (via his website):
- will oppose massive spending packages that lead to out-of-control inflation, which is hurting our families, seniors, and veterans.
- will fight power grabs by out-of-touch politicians who think they know better than the people of Connecticut.
- will support American energy independence in order to reduce gas prices and continue working towards clean energy solutions here at home.
- will always support our law enforcement officers, firefighters, and EMS and work to provide them with the necessary resources needed to protect our families and students.
- will always stand with our brave men and women who have served and protected our country.
Our communities are fighting a deadly battle with fentanyl and opioid addiction. We must secure our border and fight the drug cartels who are profiting from America’s addiction crisis and enabled by do-nothing politicians in Washington.
What's your understanding of the war between Israel and various militant groups in Gaza?
The invasion of Israel by Hamas in October of last year was an act [of] horrible proportions. I believe strongly that Israel has a right to defend itself. I support Israel. I believe they are our strongest ally, particularly in the Middle East. I certainly believe in peace through strength. And in this particular case, Israel has turned to everything it can to protect its sovereignty, protect its people, and get its hostages back. And let's not forget, there are actually also Americans in that mix of hostages.
What do you think is the most likely short-term resolution to ending the current war?
Well, I think that, one, hostages need to come back, right? Hamas needs to return the Israeli hostages and the American hostages. Hamas is a terrorist organization that must be stopped. So, I think that is of vital importance to achieving peace in the Middle East.
In terms of a long-term resolution, any thoughts as to which plan might be in the best interest of the United States?
Well, I mean, certainly up to the leaders in Israel and leaders [of] the Palestinian people. Negotiations are where that is going to occur, right? Wars are fought on the battlefield and negotiations happen with the two sides meeting, discussing, and trying to figure out what's the best way forward. But a terrorist organization that is intent on the destruction of Israel, it’s difficult to negotiate with an organization like that.
What is your understanding of the war between Russia and Ukraine?
Well, clearly, it was almost two years ago, Russia invaded the sovereign nation of Ukraine. Ukraine has done everything it can to protect its sovereignty, to protect its people. I stand with Ukraine. They're fighting gallantly to try to push back Russia. I think Russia and Putin's regime... most likely wouldn't stop at Ukraine if they were allowed to, unimpeded, just walk through there and take over that sovereign nation. I think it's in the United States' best interest to do everything it can to help Ukraine in terms of resources to fight their war and to assist them as best we can, short of putting American troops on the ground to fight for them, to push back the tyranny of Putin and his regime.
How do you see our relationship with NATO?
I do agree that any attack on any NATO country should be considered as an offense to the United States as well. Ukraine has been sort of a buffer between the NATO nations and Russia. And Putin [is] pushing those boundaries and thankfully, because of the bravery of the Ukrainian people and Ukrainian leadership, they have been able thus far to hold back Russia. I think what is important is that we continue in terms of our leadership and our resolve to assist Ukraine.
In November of last year, the Supreme Court adopted a code of ethics for its justices. What should Congress do if they violate those standards?
Well, I believe in the U.S. Constitution. I believe in the three branches of government. And I believe that the people of the United States certainly should voice their opinion if they feel that any member of Congress or if anyone in the executive branch or judicial branch is not acting in a way that's in the best interest of the people of the United States of America. I certainly think Congress has the right to voice opinions and concerns, but the U.S. Supreme Court is its own branch of government. There are rules in place for them in terms of, as you mentioned, to behave in an ethical manner. And I think that we, the people of the United States, and the folks in Congress, and in the executive branch, certainly need to keep an eye on each other. And certainly make sure that we stress and we let it be known what our expectations are for these folks that are representing us in government.
Do you think there should be term limits for Supreme Court justices?
I believe in the United States Constitution. I believe in the founding fathers and their wisdom in terms of developing our Constitution and government. I certainly believe in term limits for members of Congress. I certainly believe in the term limits that we have for the executive branch. But as far as U.S. Supreme Court is concerned, that would not be a high priority of mine.
In its last term, Roe v. Wade was struck down by the Supreme Court, eliminating the national right to obtain an abortion. Recognizing that there are deeply held views on both sides of this issue, what do you think the practical and political implications are of that decision?
The U.S. Supreme Court in their decision, the Dobbs case, they indicated that Roe v. Wade at the national level was unconstitutional, and it should be left up to the states. I respect the U.S. Supreme Court. I also believe that just as Roe v. Wade was struck down, it would be unconstitutional for the federal government to try to impose a national ban on abortion. I am against a national ban on abortion. I will do everything I can to protect Connecticut's abortion law, and I will do everything I can to protect a woman's right to choose as defined by Connecticut state law. As a member of the state legislature, I was very consistent in my support of a woman's right to choose, and Connecticut's law in terms of abortion and in terms of the way we handle late-term abortions as well.
The most recent numbers on inflation show that inflation has now dropped below 3%. At one point in 2022, it was running a little over 9%. What do you think caused the 2022 spike and why has it come down?
Well, I think reckless spending, government spending in Washington, I think had a big part of it. We talk about inflation now is not increasing as much as it was before, but when I talk to folks in the district… I was walking and knocking on doors in Waterbury yesterday, and I met a homeowner, and I asked him, hey, what's your biggest issue this election cycle?
He said, the economy, affordability, he said he went to the grocery store and he couldn't believe that a jar of mayonnaise was over $6. So although there's this talk that inflation rate is coming down, the cost of groceries and gasoline and energy costs have not come down. So as far as the average worker, parents, senior, veteran, they're out there, they're still hurting.
What do you think it means in terms of the overall direction in which the economy is headed?
You know, should we get through November 5th and should the Democrat leadership do what they want to do, we're going to get right back to the increased reckless government spending and we'll see again the inflation numbers tick up once again because they just can't help themselves.
How well or poorly should the American people feel about the current state of election integrity?
Well, I think I like to bring things to more, you know, local, right? So here in Connecticut, there have been grumblings just in terms of how elections are conducted and carried out... And, you know, we see that although outside of the district, the city of Bridgeport had some issues that have come to light. And I think those types of examples of illegal ballot harvesting in terms of tampering, those kinds of things I think now folks are paying more attention to.
Now, here in the 5th Congressional District, we're gonna make sure that we have a plan in place at the various polling locations just to make sure that procedures are being executed properly.
And then at the federal level, again, we need to make sure that we ensure that procedures are followed and that folks feel confident that their vote is going to be counted and counted appropriately.
I do not. I support our electoral college system. So I do not support replacing it with a national popular vote. I believe in the US Constitution. I believe our system is fair as it is now.
