Brad Lefler has demonstrated Political Courage by telling citizens where he stands on the issues he may face if elected.
BudgetIndicate which proposals you support (if any) for balancing the federal budget.In order to balance the budget,SpendingIndicate what federal spending levels (#1-6) you support for the following general categories. Select one number per category; you can use a number more than once.TaxesIndicate what federal tax levels (#1-6) you support for the following general categories. Select one number per category; you can use a number more than once.
Yes | do you support reducing defense spending? | ||
No | do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket? | ||
Yes | do you support reducing Medicaid spending? | ||
Yes | do you support reducing Medicare spending? | ||
Yes | Is balancing the budget an administrative priority? | ||
Greatly Decrease | a) Agriculture | ||
Greatly Decrease | b) Arts | ||
Slightly Decrease | c) Defense | ||
Greatly Decrease | d) Education | ||
Greatly Decrease | e) Environment | ||
Slightly Decrease | f) Homeland Security | ||
Eliminate | g) International aid | ||
Slightly Decrease | h) Medical Research | ||
Greatly Decrease | i) Scientific Research | ||
Greatly Decrease | j) Space exploration | ||
Greatly Decrease | k) United Nations | ||
Greatly Decrease | l) Welfare | ||
m) Other or expanded categories | |||
Slightly Decrease | a) Capital gains taxes | ||
Greatly Decrease | b) Corporate taxes | ||
Slightly Decrease | c) Excise taxes (alcohol) | ||
Slightly Decrease | d) Excise taxes (cigarettes) | ||
Greatly Decrease | e) Excise taxes (transportation fuel) | ||
Maintain Status | f) Income taxes (low-income families) | ||
Maintain Status | g) Income taxes (middle-income families) | ||
Maintain Status | h) Income taxes (high-income families) | ||
Eliminate | i) Inheritance taxes | ||
Maintain Status | j) Payroll taxes | ||
Most reductions can be achieved thru eliminating waste & fraud. Overhead is another means of achieving the goal. | |||
I am 100% for the fair tax |
Yes | Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions? |
No | Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth? | ||
No | Do you support providing tax incentives to businesses for the purpose of job creation? | ||
No | Do you support spending on infrastructure projects for the purpose of job creation? | ||
No | Do you support the 2010 temporary extension of unemployment benefits? | ||
No | Do you support the 2010 temporary extension of tax relief? | ||
We make it too easy not to have to work in this country. This needs to end. |
No | Do you support requiring states to implement education reforms in order to be eligible for competitive federal grants? | ||
Throwing money at education doen't and will not work. Bringing discipline back in school and at home will. Parents arn't parents anymore. |
Yes | Do you believe that human activity is contributing to climate change? | ||
No | Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions? | ||
No | Do you support reducing restrictions on offshore energy production? | ||
There has to be a balance, we need industry in order to stay vital as a country. Excessive EPA regulation makes this impossible |
No | Do you support United States' combat operations in Afghanistan? | ||
Yes | Do you support a timetable for withdrawal from Afghanistan? | ||
Yes | Do you support targeting suspected terrorists outside of official theaters of conflict? | ||
I am for immediate withdrawal from Iraq and Afghanistan. There are better ways to deal with terrorist. |
Yes | Do you support restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns? | ||
I am a gun owner and believe in the right to carry. No need for assault weapons, just protection. |
Yes | Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act? | ||
No | Should individuals be required to purchase health insurance, as mandated in the 2010 Affordable Care Act? | ||
I believe government has a role in health care, but not this monstrosity. |
Yes | Do you support requiring illegal immigrants to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship? | ||
No | Do you support allowing illegal immigrants, who were brought to the United States as minors, to pursue citizenship without returning to their country of origin? | ||
Yes | Do you support the enforcement of federal immigration law by state and local police? | ||
As children, we all share in the effects given us by our parents decisions. |
Yes | Do you support allowing individuals to divert a portion of their Social Security taxes into personal retirement accounts? |
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