{"id":1997462,"date":"2023-08-11T05:14:02","date_gmt":"2023-08-11T09:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/anti-abortion-activist-arrested-by-fbi-challenges-centrist-republican-for-house-seat\/"},"modified":"2023-08-11T05:17:37","modified_gmt":"2023-08-11T09:17:37","slug":"anti-abortion-activist-arrested-by-fbi-challenges-centrist-republican-for-house-seat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/anti-abortion-activist-arrested-by-fbi-challenges-centrist-republican-for-house-seat\/","title":{"rendered":"FBI arrests anti-abortion activist running against centrist Republican for House seat."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fanti-abortion-activist-arrested-by-fbi-challenges-centrist-republican-for-house-seat%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1997462&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Anti-abortion Activist Mark Houck Running \u2064for Congress in Pennsylvania<\/h2>\n<p>Mark Houck, a prominent anti-abortion activist, is making a bid \u200bfor Congress in Pennsylvania. He is challenging centrist\u2064 incumbent Rep. Brian \u200cFitzpatrick \u2063(R-PA) in a swing district in the Philadelphia area during the April Republican primary for the 2024 elections.<\/p>\n<h3>Protecting the Dignity of the Human Person<\/h3>\n<p>In an exclusive interview with the Washington Examiner, Houck \u200bemphasized that his policies and support are rooted in the dignity of the human person. He believes in protecting the rights of American citizens, whether they are in the womb or outside of\u2063 it.<\/p>\n<h3>Experience and Inspiration<\/h3>\n<p>Houck, a \u2063practicing\u2064 Catholic and father of seven, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ga-republicans-launch-stop-stacey-effort-ahead-of-possible-abrams-2022-announcement\/\" title=\"GA Republicans Launch \u2018Stop Stacey\u2019 Effort Ahead Of Possible Abrams 2022 Announcement\">gained national attention<\/a> in September 2022 when he was indicted for violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic\u200b Entrances (FACE) Act. This \u200d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/anti-abortion-activist-arrested-by-fbi-challenges-centrist-republican-for-house-seat\/\" title=\"FBI arrests anti-abortion activist running against centrist Republican for House seat.\">federal \u200claw prohibits anti-abortion advocates<\/a> from intimidating women seeking abortions. Although he was \u200cacquitted in January 2023, the \u200dexperience inspired him to run for Congress. Houck aims\u200b to use \u2063his voice and\u200b firsthand experience to protect the American \u2063people\u200d from government overreach.<\/p>\n<h3>Standing Against Fear and Intimidation<\/h3>\n<p>Houck strongly believes that American citizens should not live in fear of being raided or having their families disrupted due \u2063to their religious beliefs or involvement in anti-abortion activities. He wants to ensure that no \u2062one faces such intimidation,\u200c whether they are devout Catholics,\u200d Christians, \u200cor engaged in sidewalk counseling\u200d at abortion facilities.<\/p>\n<h3>A Name to Remember<\/h3>\n<p>With his\u200c experiences and advocacy, Houck believes he has greater name recognition than the incumbent. This could\u200b give him an advantage \u2063in the upcoming primary.<\/p>\n<h2>Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick: A Centrist Republican<\/h2>\n<p>Incumbent \u200bRep. Brian Fitzpatrick has represented the district since\u200b 2016. He is known for his centrist approach and has\u2064 been ranked as the No. 1 bipartisan \u2063representative for three consecutive years in the Lugar Center&#8217;s Bipartisan Index Rating.<\/p>\n<h3>A Mixed Record on Abortion<\/h3>\n<p>Fitzpatrick&#8217;s stance on abortion has received mixed ratings. He received a D rating \u200bfrom the anti-abortion group Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America and an 80% rating \u2064from the\u2062 National Right to\u2063 Life Committee. In the Heritage Action rating list, he \u2062has \u200ba lifetime score of 31%.<\/p>\n<h3>Past Election Results<\/h3>\n<p>In the 2022 general election, Fitzpatrick won against Democrat challenger Ashely Ehasz\u200d by a significant margin. Primary challenger Alex Entin,\u2062 who ran on a traditional conservative platform, lost by a wide\u2064 margin as\u200c well.<\/p>\n<h3>Supporting Fitzpatrick for\u2063 Strategic Reasons<\/h3>\n<p>Houck admits that he voted for Fitzpatrick in previous races, not solely because of his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mcenany-rips-tapper-after-he-implies-shes-appealing-to-conspiracists\/\" title=\"McEnany Rips Tapper After He Implies She\u2019s Appealing To Conspiracists\">pro-life stance<\/a>,\u200d but because he believed Fitzpatrick was the candidate who could defeat the Democrat and advance the pro-life cause in\u2064 their community.<\/p>\n<h3>A District with Strong Conservative Values<\/h3>\n<p>Houck believes\u2064 that the district is not as politically divided as some may suggest. He\u200d sees the people as conservative, with a significant Catholic population, which could work in \u200bhis favor.<\/p>\n<h2>Issues Beyond\u2062 Abortion<\/h2>\n<p>While Houck is known \u200cfor his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/left-wing-pro-life-activists-discover-115-aborted-babies-in-d-c-congress-demands-investigation\/\" title=\"Left-Wing Pro-Life Activists Discover 115 Aborted Babies in D.C., Congress Demands Investigation\">anti-abortion advocacy<\/a>, he wants to address other important issues as well. He aims to curb federal abuse of power, particularly within the House Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of \u200bthe Federal Government. Additionally, he prioritizes immigration reform\u2062 and reducing spending on the\u2062 war in Ukraine.<\/p>\n<h3>Fighting the Opioid Crisis<\/h3>\n<p>Houck is deeply concerned about \u2064the opioid crisis in Philadelphia and its impact on his\u200b constituents. He wants to close the borders and take immediate action to address this pressing issue.<\/p>\n<h3>A Personal \u2064Connection to Drug Trafficking<\/h3>\n<p>Having worked as a youth counselor at the \u2062Bucks\u200c County Juvenile Correction \u200dFacility, Houck \u200dwitnessed firsthand the role that teenagers and young adults play in drug trafficking, particularly heroin. This\u2063 experience fuels his determination\u2064 to combat drug-related issues.<\/p>\n<h2>A Voice for Integrity and Honesty<\/h2>\n<p>Houck&#8217;s campaign is driven by his desire to \u2064bring integrity and \u200dhonesty to Washington, D.C. He believes that his\u200c personal\u200b story, family values, and commitment to \u2062the American people will resonate with voters\u2064 and make a positive impact in the nation&#8217;s capital.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">Click here<\/a> to read\u2063 more from \u2064the Washington Examiner.<\/p>\n<p>The Washington Examiner\u200b contacted Fitzpatrick&#8217;s office for \u2062comment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anti-abortion activist Mark Houck is vying for Congress in Pennsylvania, contesting centrist incumbent Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) in a swing district. Houck&#8217;s focus on human dignity, whether in the womb or beyond, shapes his policies. The April Republican primary will determine his candidacy for the 2024 elections.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1997463,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1997462","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1997462","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1997462"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1997462\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1997463"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1997462"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1997462"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1997462"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}