Benjamin Campos' Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
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Benjamin Campos submitted the 2014 Political Courage Test after the official deadline and release of results to the media. The candidate's late responses are provided here as a public service.
California Congressional Election 2014 Political Courage Test
| Pro-life | Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation? | ||
| I understand there will be extraordinary circumstances and decisions at that time should be evaluated based on the extenuating factors. For example if the life of the mother is in jeopardy, then the case may call for medical attention. | |||
| In order to balance the budget, do you support reducing defense spending? | |||
| No | In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket? | ||
| As we know, the US Constitution states under Article 1, section 8, The Congress shall have power to "Provide for a common defense." When it comes to look at the budget, we seem to focus on reducing defense but what we forget is that defense is what provides us the liberties and freedoms we take for granted. In regards to taxes, it is has been proven that we cannot tax our way to prosperity. | |||
| 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? | ||
| Yes | Do you support lowering taxes as a way of promoting growth in the economy? | ||
| Yes | Do you support providing tax incentives to businesses for the purpose of job creation? | ||
| No | Do you support requiring states to implement education reforms in order to be eligible for competitive federal grants? | ||
| Education is a local issue and federal grants should be provided on needs. Federal grants should not be contingent on whether local schools meet federal education reforms. | |||
| Yes | Do you support building the Keystone XL pipeline? | ||
| Yes | Do you support reducing restrictions on offshore energy production? | ||
| No | Do you believe that human activity is contributing to climate change? | ||
| No | Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions? | ||
| Studies have demonstrated that climate change is natural in occurrence and the earth goes through cycles of warming and cooling. Studies have shown that the majority of CO2 emissions come from the vaporization of water occurring naturally in nature. Any regulation should be thoughtful and have the best interest of the country and it citizens in mind. | |||
| Yes | Do you support restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns? | ||
| I agree with background checks otherwise I am a strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment. | |||
| Yes | Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act? | ||
| This act has been modified 38 eight times without the due process of the law and the mandates have been delayed, deferred and depending on who you are exempted from the law altogether. We can do better by having HSA plans, portability, and increase the number of physicians. | |||
| Yes | Do you support requiring illegal immigrants to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship? | ||
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| This would have to be looked at on a case by case basis. We must secure our borders and hold our legislators accountable for allowing for the lapse of enforcement of our immigration laws. | |||
| Yes | Do you support targeting suspected terrorists outside of official theaters of conflict? | ||
| Yes | Should the U.S use military force in order to prevent governments hostile to the United States from possessing a nuclear weapon? | ||
| Yes | Do you support allowing individuals to divert a portion of their Social Security taxes into personal retirement accounts? | ||
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.
| Slightly Decrease | a) Agriculture | ||
| Slightly Decrease | b) Arts | ||
| Slightly Decrease | c) Defense | ||
| Slightly Decrease | d) Education | ||
| Slightly Decrease | e) Environment | ||
| Slightly Decrease | f) Homeland Security | ||
| Greatly Decrease | g) International aid | ||
| Slightly Decrease | h) Medical Research | ||
| Slightly Decrease | i) Scientific Research | ||
| Slightly Decrease | j) Space exploration | ||
| Eliminate | k) United Nations | ||
| Slightly Decrease | l) Welfare | ||
| m) Other or expanded categories | |||
| Slightly Decrease | a) Capital gains taxes | ||
| Greatly Decrease | b) Corporate taxes | ||
| Maintain Status | c) Excise taxes (alcohol) | ||
| Maintain Status | d) Excise taxes (cigarettes) | ||
| Slightly Decrease | e) Excise taxes (transportation fuel) | ||
| Maintain Status | f) Income taxes (low-income families) | ||
| Slightly Increase | g) Income taxes (middle-income families) | ||
| Slightly Decrease | h) Income taxes (high-income families) | ||
| Eliminate | i) Inheritance taxes | ||
| Slightly Decrease | j) Payroll taxes | ||
| k) Other or expanded categories | |||
| I am making YOUR job and YOUR business MY issues! My priority is to grow the economy by fostering an economic climate that advances the development of job growth and higher wages. We accomplish this by lowering the burden of doing business in America. Voters expect responsible government where promises are honored and the oath of office is respected. I will follow the rule of law that will ensure stability and confidence in America. Education is a local matter and parents should have choices in education whether it is school of choice, vouchers or charter schools. Let?s get Californians? working! |
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