Bruce Wheeler's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
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Bruce Wheeler has refused to provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2018 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart and voters like you.
Issue Positions
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- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- "After decades of instead witnessing Americaâs wealth inequality rise, our leadership challenged, and the wealthiest no longer paying their fair share, it is time to revisit how we invest in the future." (wheelerforcongress2018.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- "The disastrous Citizens United Supreme Court decision has further usurped our democratic principles by bringing the power of money to a historical and dangerous apex. On a personal level, this is why my campaign is committed to being one of principles not price tags. Elections, after all, should not be judged as a spending contest, but should be decided based on the positions each candidate takes on major issues and on the values they hold closest." (wheelerforcongress2018.com)
- "This is achieved through common sense fiscal policies that level the playing field, appropriate and fair regulations that protect consumers, and incentives for businesses in leading areas like technology and renewable energy. These actions together yield better paying jobs and upward mobility â a strength that sets this country apart and contributes to our global competitiveness. After decades of instead witnessing Americaâs wealth inequality rise, our leadership challenged, and the wealthiest no longer paying their fair share, it is time to revisit how we invest in the future." (wheelerforcongress2018.com)
- "This means holding the current administration accountable to its pledge of investing one trillion new dollars in public infrastructure; and ensuring that that money is financed equitably and distributed impactfully. And we will create millions of new jobs in the process." (wheelerforcongress2018.com)
- "After decades of instead witnessing Americaâs wealth inequality rise, our leadership challenged, and the wealthiest no longer paying their fair share, it is time to revisit how we invest in the future." (wheelerforcongress2018.com)
- "The steady decline in quality education opportunities must be reversed by investing in, rather than divesting from, public schools at all levels. This means ensuring states and school districts receive the taxpayer funds they are entitled to by law, and restricting the use of vouchers that weaken our public schools. In Arizona, the model of private school vouchers is already beginning to take its toll, and calls to nationalize that system must be stopped immediately in Congress." (wheelerforcongress2018.com)
- "Domestically, we must transition away from our reliance on fossil fuels, invest in renewable energy sources, and regulate carbon emitting activities. International coordination is also needed â and presents a golden opportunity for American leadership â to help developing countries implement clean power plans and hold our partners accountable for their share of carbon reductions." (wheelerforcongress2018.com)
- "President Trumpâs action to withdraw from the Paris Agreement completely subverts this opportunity, but it will also take four years to implement. If I am elected to Congress, I will fight to prevent the withdrawal before it can become a fact." (wheelerforcongress2018.com)
- "I stand with the overwhelming majority of Americans who support universal background checks on gun purchases #wearorange" (twitter.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- "The Presidentâs proposed border wall is a boondoggle and a waste of millions of taxpayer dollars." (wheelerforcongress2018.com)
- "Instead, our nation should have an immigration policy that is fair and open to those who will contribute to our nationâs prosperity, including DREAMERS and those escaping persecution." (wheelerforcongress2018.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- "At the same time, Americaâs global leadership must reflect our dedication to human rights, dignity, and opportunity, acknowledging that our strength abroad is derived from the values we espouse. Effective national security therefore also entails avoiding adventurous foreign entanglements, and as a member of Congress, I will carefully deliberate the use of our armed forces before sending our sons and daughters into harmâs way" (wheelerforcongress2018.com)
This candidate has responded to a Political Courage Test in a previous election. As a continued effort to provide the American public with factual information on candidates running for public office, these archived responses are made available here.
| Pro-choice | a) Do you consider yourself pro-choice or pro-life? | ||
| No | b) Should abortion be legal only within the first trimester of pregnancy? | ||
| Yes | c) Should abortion be legal when the pregnancy resulted from incest or rape? | ||
| Yes | d) Should abortion be legal when the life of the woman is endangered? | ||
| No | e) Do you support requiring parental notification before an abortion is performed on a minor? | ||
| No | f) Do you support requiring parental consent before an abortion is performed on a minor? | ||
| Yes | g) Do you support sexual education programs that include information on abstinence, contraceptives, and HIV/STD prevention methods? | ||
| No | h) Do you support abstinence-only sexual education programs? | ||
| i) Other or expanded principles | |||
1) State SpendingIndicate what state funding levels (#1-6) you support for the following general categories. Select one level per category; you may use a number more than once.2) State TaxesIndicate what state tax levels (#1-6) you support for the following general categories. Select one level per category; you may use a number more than once.3) Budget StabilizationIndicate which proposals you support (if any) for balancing Arizona's budget.
| Greatly Increase | a) Education (higher) | ||
| Greatly Increase | b) Education (K-12) | ||
| Slightly Increase | c) Environment | ||
| Greatly Increase | d) Health care | ||
| Slightly Increase | e) Law enforcement | ||
| Slightly Increase | f) Transportation and highway infrastructure | ||
| Maintain Status | g) Welfare | ||
| h) Other or expanded categories | |||
| Slightly Increase | a) Alcohol taxes | ||
| Slightly Increase | b) Cigarette taxes | ||
| Slightly Increase | c) Corporate taxes | ||
| Maintain Status | d) Gasoline taxes | ||
| Maintain Status | e) Property taxes | ||
| Slightly Decrease | f) Sales taxes | ||
| Slightly Decrease | g) Income taxes (low-income families) | ||
| Maintain Status | h) Income taxes (middle-income families) | ||
| Slightly Increase | i) Income taxes (high-income families) | ||
| j) Other or expanded categories | |||
| Yes | a) Issuing the early release of certain non-violent offenders | ||
| No | b) Increasing tuition rates at public universities | ||
| Yes | c) Instituting mandatory furloughs and layoffs for state employees | ||
| No | d) Reducing benefits for Medicaid recipients | ||
| No | e) Privatizing certain government services | ||
| f) Other or expanded principles | |||
c) Do you support limits on the following types of contributions to candidates for state government?
| No | a) Do you support limits on the number of terms for Arizona governors? | ||
| No | b) Do you support limits on the number of terms for Arizona state legislators? | ||
| Yes | 1) Individual | ||
| Yes | 2) Political Action Committee | ||
| Yes | 3) Corporate | ||
| Yes | 4) Political Party | ||
| Yes | d) Should candidates for state office be encouraged to meet voluntary spending limits? | ||
| Yes | e) Do you support requiring full and timely disclosure of campaign finance information? | ||
| f) Other or expanded principles | |||
| No | a) Do you support capital punishment for certain crimes? | ||
| Yes | b) Do you support alternatives to incarceration for certain non-violent offenders, such as mandatory counseling or substance abuse treatment? | ||
| Yes | c) Should the possession of small amounts of marijuana be decriminalized? | ||
| No | d) Should a minor accused of a violent crime be prosecuted as an adult? | ||
| No | e) Should a minor who sends sexually-explicit or nude photos by cell phone face criminal charges? | ||
| Yes | f) Do you support a comprehensive ban on text messaging while driving? | ||
| No | g) Do you support the enforcement of federal immigration laws by state and local police? | ||
| h) Other or expanded principles | |||
| No | a) Do you support reducing government regulations on the private sector? | ||
| No | b) Do you support the reauthorization of the payday lending industry? | ||
| Yes | c) Do you support increased state funding for job-training programs that re-train displaced workers? | ||
| Yes | d) Do you support expanding access to unemployment benefits? | ||
| Yes | e) Do you support providing financial incentives to the private sector for the purpose of job creation? | ||
| Yes | f) Do you support increased spending on infrastructure projects for the purpose of job creation? | ||
| Yes | g) Do you support providing direct financial assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure? | ||
| h) Other or expanded principles | |||
| Yes | a) Do you support national education standards? | ||
| Yes | b) Do you support requiring public schools to administer high school exit exams? | ||
| No | c) Do you support using a merit pay system for teachers? | ||
| No | d) Do you support state funding for charter schools? | ||
| Yes | e) Do you support the state government providing college students with financial aid? | ||
| Yes | f) Should illegal immigrants who graduate from Arizona high schools be eligible for in-state tuition at public universities? | ||
| g) Other or expanded principles | |||
| Yes | a) Do you support state funding for the development of alternative energy? | ||
| No | b) Do you support state funding for the development of traditional domestic energy sources (e.g. coal, natural gas, oil)? | ||
| Yes | c) Do you support providing financial incentives to farms that produce biofuel crops? | ||
| Yes | d) Do you support state funding for improvements to Arizona's energy infrastructure? | ||
| Yes | e) Do you support state funding for open space preservation? | ||
| Yes | f) Do you support enacting environmental regulations aimed at reducing the effects of climate change? | ||
| g) Other or expanded principles | |||
| Yes | a) Do you support restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns? | ||
| No | b) Do you support requiring background checks on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows? | ||
| Yes | c) Do you support allowing individuals to carry concealed guns? | ||
| Yes | d) Do you support requiring a license for gun possession? | ||
| e) Other or expanded principles | |||
| Yes | a) Do you support a universally-accessible, publicly-administered health insurance option? | ||
| Yes | b) Do you support expanding access to health care through commercial health insurance reform? | ||
| Yes | c) Do you support interstate health insurance compacts? | ||
| No | d) Should individuals be required to purchase health care insurance? | ||
| No | e) Do you support monetary limits on damages that can be collected in malpractice lawsuits? | ||
| Yes | f) Do you support legalizing physician-assisted suicide in Arizona? | ||
| Yes | g) Do you support allowing doctors to prescribe marijuana to their patients for medicinal purposes? | ||
| h) Other or expanded principles | |||
| No | a) Should marriage only be between one man and one woman? | ||
| Yes | b) Should Arizona allow same-sex couples to form civil unions? | ||
| Yes | c) Do you support state funding for stem cell research? | ||
| Yes | d) Do you support state funding for embryonic stem cell research? | ||
| Yes | e) Do you support the state's use of affirmative action? | ||
| Yes | f) Do you support the inclusion of sexual orientation in Arizona's anti-discrimination laws? | ||
| Yes | g) Do you support the inclusion of gender identity in Arizona's anti-discrimination laws? | ||
| h) Other or expanded principles | |||
| Education - A quality public education system is of paramount importance. I favor restoring full funding for K-12 and our universities, as well as full day kindergarten. I support local control of school districts. We must reverse the priorities of this legislature to bring Arizona up from the last nationally in per pupil funding. I am opposed to private school vouchers. Jobs - We must encourage the development of renewable energy industries, such as solar. I support community efforts to attract high-tech companies, such as Bioscience and related research and development which would add thousands of jobs to our economy. |
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