Rajesh Mohan

[{"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Rajesh Mohan completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mohan's responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-220394-2024-10-07\" id=\"heading-bio-220394-2024-10-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-220394-2024-10-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-220394-2024-10-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-220394-2024-10-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-220394-2024-10-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tA quadruple-board certified Interventional Cardiologist with an MBA and a physician leader serving communities in NJ for over 20 years. Led the transformation of a failing hospital to a success serving as Chief Medical Officer and Chairman of Medicine. Led Covid operations with no hospital-acquired Covid related deaths of any hospital employee following scientific facts. Author of COVIDSLAYERS, about the experiences in the first year of Covid as well as chapters in books and research publications. Taught next generation of doctors including internists and cardiologists. Guided by my parents to always work hard, never take anything for granted, and leave nothing to chance, as well as my high-school motto, “Service before Self”, I have worked hard to improve lives of patients and communities\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-220394-2024-10-07\" id=\"heading-key-message-220394-2024-10-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-220394-2024-10-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-220394-2024-10-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-220394-2024-10-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-220394-2024-10-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Result-oriented, issue-based, problem solver who has served and will serve ALL - Republicans, Independents, Democrats</li><li>Politicians are supposed to serve people, not themselves - Service before Self - my high school motto. Will bring that work ethic, empathy and strength to Congress</li><li>Now more than ever, what is required in Congress is that instead of Career Politicians and polarizing people in both parties, a Strong and Compassionate Republican like me – a common man, who speaks up and works fearlessly for the common man. Is fact based, with no pretensions, with an audacity to take on special interests for the good of the people.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-220394-2024-10-07\" id=\"heading1-220394-2024-10-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-220394-2024-10-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-220394-2024-10-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-220394-2024-10-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-220394-2024-10-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t1. Decrease cost of living using my real-life experience and results, and education including an MBA managing large, medium and small businesses.<br/>\n<p>2. Decrease taxes on families and businesses<br/>\r\n3. Incentivize businesses to keep manufacturing and service jobs in NJ and the US.<br/>\r\n4. Border Security and Stop illegal immigration<br/>\r\n5. Decrease healthcare costs<br/>\r\n6. Preserve and Protect Medicare and Social Security<br/>\r\n7. Protect Women's Health and Rights<br/>\r\n8. Assure mental and physical health of Veterans<br/>\r\n9. Protect Parental Rights<br/>\r\n10. Restore Patient-Doctor Relationship removing insurance companies and government out of the exam room.<br/>\n</p>\n11. Stop antisemitism, bigotry and hate\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-220394-2024-10-07\" id=\"heading2-220394-2024-10-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-220394-2024-10-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-220394-2024-10-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIs there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-220394-2024-10-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-220394-2024-10-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tCOVIDSLAYERS<br/>\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/COVIDSLAYERS-Physician-Leaders-Experiences-Frontlines/dp/B08NR9QXRP\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-220394-2024-10-07\" id=\"heading3-220394-2024-10-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-220394-2024-10-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-220394-2024-10-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-220394-2024-10-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-220394-2024-10-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tEmpathy.<br/>\n<p>Strength.<br/>\n</p>\nService before Self with no personal agendas.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-220394-2024-10-07\" id=\"heading4-220394-2024-10-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-220394-2024-10-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-220394-2024-10-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading4-220394-2024-10-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-220394-2024-10-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tEmpathy.<br/>\n<p>Strong.<br/>\r\nAudacious.<br/>\r\nAbility to think outside the box.<br/>\n</p>\nAbility to know the pulse of the people, see and connect from a high level to the ground reality.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-220394-2024-10-07\" id=\"heading5-220394-2024-10-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-220394-2024-10-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-220394-2024-10-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading5-220394-2024-10-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-220394-2024-10-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tServe the people.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-220394-2024-10-07\" id=\"heading6-220394-2024-10-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-220394-2024-10-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-220394-2024-10-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is your favorite book? Why?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading6-220394-2024-10-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-220394-2024-10-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tCOVIDSLAYERS - because it speaks the truth about humanity and human emotions under adversity.<br/>\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/COVIDSLAYERS-Physician-Leaders-Experiences-Frontlines/dp/B08NR9QXRP\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-220394-2024-10-07\" id=\"heading7-220394-2024-10-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-220394-2024-10-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-220394-2024-10-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat are your thoughts on term limits?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading7-220394-2024-10-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-220394-2024-10-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tThere should be term limits for Congress.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-220394-2024-10-07\" id=\"heading8-220394-2024-10-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-220394-2024-10-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-220394-2024-10-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading8-220394-2024-10-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-220394-2024-10-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tMy colleagues and patients - the best endorsement anyone can have because they know me both professionally as well as personally. Numerous entities and politicians have endorsed me as well.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nRajesh Mohan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mohan's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. A quadruple-board certified Interventional Cardiologist with an MBA and a physician leader serving communities in NJ for over 20 years. Led the transformation of a failing hospital to a success serving as Chief Medical Officer and Chairman of Medicine. Led Covid operations with no hospital-acquired Covid related deaths of any hospital employee following scientific facts. Author of COVIDSLAYERS, about the experiences in the first year of Covid as well as chapters in books and research publications. Taught next generation of doctors including internists and cardiologists. Guided by my parents to always work hard, never take anything for granted, and leave nothing to chance, as well as my high-school motto, “Service before Self”, I have worked hard to improve lives of patients and communities Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? Result-oriented, issue-based, problem solver who has served and will serve ALL - Republicans, Independents, Democrats Politicians are supposed to serve people, not themselves - Service before Self - my high school motto. Will bring that work ethic, empathy and strength to Congress Now more than ever, what is required in Congress is that instead of Career Politicians and polarizing people in both parties, a Strong and Compassionate Republican like me – a common man, who speaks up and works fearlessly for the common man. Is fact based, with no pretensions, with an audacity to take on special interests for the good of the people. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? 1. Decrease cost of living using my real-life experience and results, and education including an MBA managing large, medium and small businesses. 2. Decrease taxes on families and businesses 3. Incentivize businesses to keep manufacturing and service jobs in NJ and the US. 4. Border Security and Stop illegal immigration 5. Decrease healthcare costs 6. Preserve and Protect Medicare and Social Security 7. Protect Women's Health and Rights 8. Assure mental and physical health of Veterans 9. Protect Parental Rights 10. Restore Patient-Doctor Relationship removing insurance companies and government out of the exam room. 11. Stop antisemitism, bigotry and hate Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy? COVIDSLAYERS https://www.amazon.com/COVIDSLAYERS-Physician-Leaders-Experiences-Frontlines/dp/B08NR9QXRP What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Empathy. Strength. Service before Self with no personal agendas. What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? Empathy. Strong. Audacious. Ability to think outside the box. Ability to know the pulse of the people, see and connect from a high level to the ground reality. What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? Serve the people. What is your favorite book? Why? COVIDSLAYERS - because it speaks the truth about humanity and human emotions under adversity. https://www.amazon.com/COVIDSLAYERS-Physician-Leaders-Experiences-Frontlines/dp/B08NR9QXRP What are your thoughts on term limits? There should be term limits for Congress. What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? My colleagues and patients - the best endorsement anyone can have because they know me both professionally as well as personally. Numerous entities and politicians have endorsed me as well.\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it."}, {"question": "Campaign website", "answer_html": "<p>Mohan’s campaign website stated the following:\n</p>\n<div style=\"height:400px;overflow:scroll;border:1px solid gray;margin:20px;padding:10px;\">\n<table data-nosnippet=\"\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: none;background-color: transparent; auto; ;\">\n<tbody><tr>\n<td style=\"border:none; color:#B2B7F2;font-size:35px;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; padding: 10px 3px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20\">“\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; padding: 4px 10px;\" valign=\"top\">\n<p><b>Protecting Our Nation, Preserving Our Future</b>\nUnited in this crucial mission to uphold the safety and prosperity of our nation.\n</p><p><br/>\n<b>Let’s Build A Stronger, Healthier America</b>\n</p><p>Building a Healthier, more resilient future for a healthier America.\n</p><p><br/>\n<b>Standing Strong For Social Security And Medicare</b>\n</p><p>Honoring the legacy of our parents and fulfill our moral obligation for our seniors.\n</p><p><br/>\n<b>Strengthening Our Economy, Securing Our Future</b>\n</p><p>Committed to building a stronger, more resilient economy that works.\n</p><p><br/>\n<b>Peace Through Strength</b>\n</p><p>Protecting America’s interests, promoting peace and stability.\n</p><p><sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-quotedisclaimer_2-0\"><a href=\"#cite_note-quotedisclaimer-2\">[2]</a></sup>\n</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; color: #B2B7F2; font-size: 35px; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: right; padding: 10px 1px;\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"20\">”\n</td></tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"cquotecite\" colspan=\"3\" style=\"border: none; padding-right: 4%\"><cite style=\"font-style: normal;font-size: smaller; float: right;\">—Rajesh Mohan’s campaign website (2024)<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-3\"><a href=\"#cite_note-3\">[3]</a></sup></cite>\n</td></tr></tbody></table>\n</div>", "answer_text": "Mohan’s campaign website stated the following:\n“ Protecting Our Nation, Preserving Our Future United in this crucial mission to uphold the safety and prosperity of our nation. Let’s Build A Stronger, Healthier America Building a Healthier, more resilient future for a healthier America. Standing Strong For Social Security And Medicare Honoring the legacy of our parents and fulfill our moral obligation for our seniors. Strengthening Our Economy, Securing Our Future Committed to building a stronger, more resilient economy that works. Peace Through Strength Protecting America’s interests, promoting peace and stability. [2] ” —Rajesh Mohan’s campaign website (2024) [3]"}]