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Reason for Seeking Public Office:
As a father, lawyer, retired Air Force officer, public servant and hard-working American, I worry about the polarizing national debate over the core principles that govern our country. Parents and grandparents are rightly concerned about mounting economic burdens facing their children and grandchildren. Hard-working individuals and families struggle with budgets that barely get them from one paycheck to the next. Many people are dismayed as they watch their hard-earned money get wasted on government excess. Ever increasing regulations threaten the viability of small businesses and gaps in education make finding the right employees increasingly difficult. Americans nearing retirement fear their savings and investments in Social Security and other pensions may not adequately provide for them. Meanwhile, Government continues shortchanging men and women in the military, law enforcement and emergency services--the people we count on to keep this country safe, prosperous and free. And, many believe significant barriers continue to hold back women and minorities who are working hard to pursue their American dream.
Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
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1. In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?
- Yes
2. In order to balance the budget, do you support reducing defense spending?
- Unknown Position
Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
- Unknown Position
1. Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
- Unknown Position
2. Do you support lowering corporate taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
- Unknown Position
Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards?
- Unknown Position
1. Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
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2. Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
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Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
- No
Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?
- Yes
1. Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border?
- Yes
2. Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
- Unknown Position
Do you support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes?
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1. Should the United States use military force in order to prevent governments hostile to the U.S. from possessing a nuclear weapon?
- Unknown Position
2. Do you support increased American intervention in Middle Eastern conflicts beyond air support?
- Yes