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George Holding

Representative George Holding's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

George Holding
Full Name: George Holding
Office: U.S. House (NC) - District 13, Republican
First Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Lucy; 4 Children
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George Holding refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

What is the Political Courage Test?

Issue Positions

In response to the increasing unwillingness of candidates to answer issue questions, Project Vote Smart has researched Presidential and Congressional candidates' public ecords to determine candidates' likely responses on certain key issues. These issue positions, from the year 2012, are provided below as a courtesy to voters.

Pro-life Inferred Answer Abortion: Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation? View Citations

Vote Smart's Research

  • George Holding. Issue Position: Abortion. 1 January 2012. "I support the "Right to Life.'" (votesmart.org)
  • George Holding. The Charlotte Post: 2012 George Holding. Responded "I am Pro Life. I support the Blunt Amendment." to the question: "What are your thoughts on the Blunt Amendment that would have undermined President Barack Obama's mandate for employers or their insurance companies to cover preventive health services including the cost of contraceptives?" (www.thecharlottepost.com)
Unknown Position Unknown Answer Afghanistan: Do you support United States' combat operations in Afghanistan? View Citations

Vote Smart's Research

  • Despite exhaustive research, Project Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
No Inferred Answer Budget: In order to balance the budget, do you support reducing defense spending? View Citations

Vote Smart's Research

  • George Holding. Facebook: Timeline. 2012. "The solution to America's problem is not in cutting defense, it's about cutting entitlements!" (www.facebook.com)
  • George Holding. Issue Position: National Defense. 1 January 2012. "In a world where state-sponsored terrorism exists it's hard to see how any reasonable man can argue against a strong military." (votesmart.org)
No Inferred Answer Budget: In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket? View Citations

Vote Smart's Research

  • George Holding signed Americans for Tax Reform: Taxpayer Protection Pledge. "I George Holding, pledge to the taxpayers of the 13th district of the state of North Carolina and to the American people that I will: ONE, oppose any and all efforts to increase the marginal income tax rates for individuals and/or businesses; and TWO, Oppose any net reduction or elimination of deductions and credits, unless matched dollar for dollar by further reducing tax rates." (www.atr.org)
  • George Holding. Human Events - Top 10 Class Warfare Attacks Obama. 2 June 2012. "Even as Obama spends the nation to oblivion, he is trying to make the case that taxing the wealthy will solve the country's budget crisis. Even Nancy Pelosi is breaking with the president, saying the Bush tax cuts should be extended to those making up to $1 million, instead of Obama's $250,000. When you've lost Pelosi, you've lost the argument." (votesmart.org)
  • George Holding. Issue Position: Family. 1 January 2012. "The best way for government to help families is by simply reducing the burdens on families. Like cutting taxes. Taxes are the fastest growing expense in the average family's budget. Taxes cost families more than food, clothing or shelter." (votesmart.org)
No Inferred Answer Economy: Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth? View Citations

Vote Smart's Research

  • George Holding. Issue Position: Stimulus. 1 January 2012. "After President Obama was elected he decided to spend us out of the recession -- but it didn't work. Instead, three years later, it's clear we have dug the hole we're in deeper. The sooner we change courses and cut spending, the sooner our economy will recover." (votesmart.org)
  • George Holding. Campaign Ad: Cut Obama's Spending. 25 January 2012. "Can you believe that? Obama's first stimulus plan is a failure, and he wants to try the same thing again. Seems to me the only plan Obama has is to spend, spend, spend. It hasn't worked, and it won't. I'm George Holding, and it's time to cut, cut, cut!" (www.dailymotion.com)
  • George Holding. Campaign Ad: Obama Is At It Again! 25 January 2012. "Obama is at it again. He's in North Carolina campaigning. His first stimulus plan fell flat on its face. And he wants us to fork over a trillion and a half more dollars so he can spend more of our money? I say it's time to give Obama's policies the boot and cut cut cut. I'm George Holding and I'm running for congress." (www.dailymotion.com)
Yes Inferred Answer Economy: Do you support providing tax incentives to businesses for the purpose of job creation? View Citations

Vote Smart's Research

  • George Holding. North Carolina Free Enterprise Foundation: 2012 Questionnaire. Responded "Yes" to the question: "Do you believe reducing taxes on businesses will stimulate economic activity resulting in the creation of more jobs and increased tax revenue?" (ncfef.org)
Unknown Position Unknown Answer Education: Do you support requiring states to implement education reforms in order to be eligible for competitive federal grants? View Citations

Vote Smart's Research

  • Despite exhaustive research, Project Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
Yes Inferred Answer Energy: Do you support reducing restrictions on offshore energy production? View Citations

Vote Smart's Research

  • George Holding. The Charlotte Post: 2012 George Holding. Responded "Yes. The United States has a great wealth of energy and we must extract it." to the question: "Should the N.C. coast be opened to more oil exploration? Please explain." (www.thecharlottepost.com)
  • George Holding. North Carolina Free Enterprise Foundation: 2012 Questionnaire. Responded "Yes" to the question: "Do you support offshore energy exploration off the coast of North Carolina?" (ncfef.org)
Unknown Position Unknown Answer Environment: Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions? View Citations

Vote Smart's Research

  • George Holding. North Carolina Free Enterprise Foundation: 2012 Questionnaire. Responded "Too strict" to the question: "Do you believe that environmental laws and regulations in the United States are too strict, about right, or too lenient?" (ncfef.org)
Unknown Position Unknown Answer Guns: Do you support restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns? View Citations

Vote Smart's Research

  • George Holding. Issue Position: 2nd Amendment. 1 January 2012. "I believe in the right to keep and bear arms. The 2nd Amendment is written in plain English." (votesmart.org)
Yes Inferred Answer Health Care: Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act? View Citations

Vote Smart's Research

  • George Holding. Facebook: Timeline. 2012. "OBAMACARE: The more you learn the worse it gets" (www.facebook.com)
  • George Holding. Blog: Supreme Showdown. 3 April 2012. "Your healthcare bill is an Unconstitutional affront to the Founding Fathers and the American people. The sooner both you and it are given the boot the better!" (votesmart.org)
  • George Holding. Obama-care. 28 March 2012. "I love birthdays! With four children birthdays come round thick and fast and Lucy and I always look forward to the next one. However there is one birthday I hope never to see again “ the 3rd birthday of Obama-care! A historical drama is unfolding in the Supreme Court that could be sink or swim for President Obama come November. In the most important case in 40 years, 26 states and the Obama administration are debating the fate of Obama-care, and when they're done the Justices will rule on one thing: Do Washington politicians have the power to tell you to buy heath insurance “ and then punish you with a hefty fine if you don't? The answer is NO! The Constitution does not grant Barack Obama or any Washington politician the power to say to an American citizen, It doesn't matter what you think. We “ your leaders in Washington “ know what's best. So buy this “ or else!" (www.georgeholdingforcongress.com)
  • George Holding. Raleigh Public Record: 2012 U.S. House District 13: George Holding. Responded "I think the biggest failure is passing Obamacare. Accomplishments? They haven't had any accomplishments. Passing Obamacare and raising the debt ceiling were huge failures. And so far they have not been able to pass something that I would consider an accomplishment." to the question: "What do you think are the biggest accomplishments and failures of the U.S. House of Representatives during the past two years?" (www.raleighpublicrecord.org)
  • George Holding. Senator Jim DeMint is Right on The Money. 23 February 2012. "I agree with Senator Jim DeMint in this article about his fight for a full repeal of 'ObamaCare'". (www.georgeholdingforcongress.com)
  • George Holding. The Charlotte Post: 2012 George Holding. Responded "ObamaCare should be overturned." to the question: "Should so-called ObamaCare remain on the books, eliminated or adjusted?" (www.thecharlottepost.com)
Unknown Position Unknown Answer Immigration: Do you support requiring illegal immigrants to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship? View Citations

Vote Smart's Research

  • George Holding. The Charlotte Post: 2012 George Holding. Responded "Secure the boarders and enforce the laws." to the question: "How should federal immigration reform be carried out?" (www.thecharlottepost.com)
  • George Holding. The Charlotte Post: 2012 George Holding. Responded "We must enforce our immigration laws. Undocumented immigrants are illegal immigrants." to the question: "What is your position on undocumented immigrants? Please explain." (www.thecharlottepost.com)
No Inferred Answer Marriage: Do you support same-sex marriage? View Citations

Vote Smart's Research

  • George Holding. Raleigh Public Record: 2012 U.S. House District 13: George Holding. Responded "For. I oppose gay marriage on moral and religious grounds." to the question: "Amendment 1:" (www.raleighpublicrecord.org)
  • George Holding. Video: Christian Family Values: George Holding. "I'm George Holding. I never thought I'd see the President of the United States telling voters in North Carolina to support gay marriage. But that's what's happened. President Obama's telling us to vote for gay marriage on May eighth. Well, Obama's wrong -- dead wrong. And I hope you'll stand with me and vote against gay marriage. Today, some liberals see faith as a sign of weakness. But they're wrong. Every one of us needs God's help." (loku.com)
Unknown Position Unknown Answer National Security: Do you support targeting suspected terrorists outside of official theaters of conflict? View Citations

Vote Smart's Research

  • Despite exhaustive research, Project Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
Unknown Position Unknown Answer Social Security: Do you support allowing individuals to divert a portion of their Social Security taxes into personal retirement accounts? View Citations

Vote Smart's Research

  • Despite exhaustive research, Project Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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