Nevada Congressional Election 2018 Political Courage Test

Abortion

1. Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
- Pro-choice

2. Other or expanded principles
- As a former pastor and ordained minister, I have listened to women who have debated and wrestled with whether or not to have an abortion. In many cases it is a very painful decision. It is a private matter between a woman and her God. All who truly care about life must also care about lives outside the womb.

Budget

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?
- Yes

3. Other or expanded principles
- I served in the United States Army for 29 years and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. We can reduce defense spending by reviewing outdated weapon systems that no longer serve us in the 21st century, as well as, by expanding our renewable energy resources.

Campaign Finance

1. Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
- Yes

2. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Economy

1. Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
- Yes

2. Do you support lowering corporate taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
- No

3. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Education

1. Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards?
- No

2. Other or expanded principles
- If it is an unfunded mandate then I do not support requiring states to adopt federal education standards.

Energy & Environment

1. Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
- Yes

2. Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
- Yes

3. Other or expanded principles
- In Congress, I will sponsor legislation that promotes renewable energy, as I have in the Nevada legislature. In 2015 I earned a Doctorate in Business Administration with an emphasis in Renewable Energy. I want to use this knowledge to expand the clean energy industry in Nevada and across this country. It?s an economic driver.

Guns

1. Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
- Yes

2. Other or expanded principles
- I am a strong advocate for common sense gun safety. My oldest and youngest brothers were both murdered by people who should not have had weapons. In the Nevada State Senate I have sponsored multiple bills including Senate Bill 124 which prohibits stalkers and domestic abusers from being able to own guns.

Health Care

1. Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?
- No

2. Other or expanded principles
- Health care is a right, not a privilege. The Affordable Care Act may be imperfect but it has gotten the country closer to universal health care more than ever before. I serve as chair of the Nevada Senate Health and Human Services Committee. We must work to achieve affordable universal health care without compromising benefits for active members of our military, their family members, and veterans.

Immigration

1. Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border?
- No

2. Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
- No

3. Other or expanded principles
- There should be a pathway to citizenship for everyone, not just DREAMers ? people who were minors when they entered the country illegally. We need sensible and compassionate immigration reform despite today?s racist, anti-immigration rhetoric. Diversity is key to the strength and success of our nation.

Marijuana

1. Do you support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes?
- Yes

2. Other or expanded principles
- In 2017 I was the primary sponsor of bills in Nevada to provide an early start to the recreational marijuana program and to allow for apprenticeships in the marijuana industry.

National Security

1. Should the United States use military force in order to prevent governments hostile to the U.S. from possessing a nuclear weapon?
- Yes

2. Do you support increased American intervention in Middle Eastern conflicts beyond air support?
- Yes

3. Other or expanded principles
- Although the Joint Plan of Comprehensive Action is not perfect, it provides the best course of action to achieve that goal at this time. The JCPOA includes provisions to verify Iran?s compliance. The agreement includes uncompromising inspections, sanctions outlined in Annex II (finance, banking and insurance transactions), and the world watching.

Administrative Priorities

Please explain in a total of 100 words or less, your top two or three priorities if elected. If they require additional funding for implementation, please explain how you would obtain this funding.
- My platform is E.V.E - Equality, Veterans, and Energy. Our nation is facing great challenges with acceptance/appreciation for diversity and its contributions to our rich history, disservice to our military members, and the lack of investment in our renewable energy resources. Electing me as your Representative ensures the development and implementation of compassionate, comprehensive legislation in Congress, a strong voice for our military, and an opportunity for Nevada and the country to be a world leader in the new energy economy.