Herb Rule's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
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Herb Rule 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.
Issue Positions
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- Herb Rule. Women's Rights. 5 June 2012. "Herb will fight to protect a woman's liberty to control her own body and her right to contraception to ensure women's health and well-being." (ruleforcongress.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- Herb Rule. Mississippi Delta Grassroots Caucus: 2012 Candidate Questionnaire. Responded "Reductions in foreign military interventions and exorbitant weapons systems to provide funds for America's economic recovery: By far the largest potential areas for spending reductions are the military budget, Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. While there are many different points of view, many people in the Delta would not support cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid." to the question: "Finding the budgetary resources needed to invest in the domestic economy: We need for our nation's elected officials to tell us where they will make spending cuts and where they will raise revenue in order to reduce the deficits and find the funding to invest in domestic economic recovery in the Delta and throughout the rest of the country." (www.mdgc.us)
- Herb Rule. Mississippi Delta Grassroots Caucus: 2012 Questionnaire for Congressional Candidates on Economic Issues. Responded "Yes; at least 15% over 8-10 years, with medical protection and job training for troops separated from duty" to the question: "would you agree that military spending should be substantially reduced, and if so what level of funding cuts would you support?" (www.mdgc.us)
- Herb Rule. Mississippi Delta Grassroots Caucus: 2012 Questionnaire for Congressional Candidates on Economic Issues. Responded "Yes" to the question: "Would you support higher taxes on higher income people in order to reduce the deficits?" (www.mdgc.us)
- Herb Rule. Mississippi Delta Grassroots Caucus: 2012 Candidate Survey. Responded "Yes" to the question: "Would you support a major, WPA-like program of job creation by major expansion and improvements in schools, roads (including the Interstate 69 Corridor and the entire Delta Development Highway System plan), bridges, broadband, rails, inland waterway systems and other essential infrastructure?" (www.mdgc.us)
- 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.
- Herb Rule. What I Believe: Energy and Environment. 12 July 2012. "Herb will fight for smarter energy policies balancing economics with environmental risk. Smart energy policies will make small businesses more competitive by offering cost savings. Herb supports energy production that is performed safely and responsibly through proven technologies, and will support continued development of clean, renewable energy production and energy storage technologies." (www.ruleforcongress.com)
- Herb Rule. Mississippi Delta Grassroots Caucus: 2012 Questionnaire. 30 April 2012. Responded "Subject to additional information, I would insist that implementation of new regulations pass a rigorous fiscal impact analysis to assure the public that they would not hinder the recovery. For pending regulation of shale gas drilling and waste disposal, I would support implementation as scheduled with a fair opportunity for hearing all sides." to the question: "The Delta Caucus partners are strong advocates for protecting the environment, but there are concerns that some of the new EPA regulations may inhibit job creation or retention and weaken the already fragile recovery. Would you support delaying implementation of EPA and other regulations that would inhibit job creation at least until the economy is fully recovered?" (www.mdgc.us)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- Herb Rule. Press Release. 29 June 2012. "Yesterday's landmark decision by the Supreme Court upholding the Affordable Care Act by a margin of 5 to 4 lets Arkansans continue to benefit from greater access to health care for ourselves, our children and older relatives, rather than hunting for emergency care only after a serious illness or accident has taken its toll. It will bring certainty and protection for all of us so we can concentrate on building our families and businesses and help make America great again." (posting.arktimes.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- Herb Rule. Twitter: HerbRule. 11 May 2012. "In our pledge of allegiance, we define this country as the one that promises 'Liberty and justice for all.' I support marriage equality." (twitter.com)
- Herb Rule. Herb Rule, 2nd District candidate, supports marriage equality. 11 May 2012. "When we pledge our allegiance as Americans, we define this country as the one that promises 'Liberty and justice for all.' Our gay and lesbian friends and neighbors are no less entitled to equal treatment in the eyes of the law. When I see the devotion and care given to the son of a same-sex couple dear to me, I know that the love they have for their son is no different than given by straight parents. I respect and will defend the rights of those who disagree on religious grounds. I stand in support of marriage equality." (www.arktimes.com)
- Herb Rule. Facebook: Timeline. 11 May 2012. "When we pledge our allegiance as Americans, we define this country as the one that promises 'Liberty and justice for all.' Our gay and lesbian friends and neighbors are no less entitled to equal treatment in the eyes of the law. When I see the devotion and care given to the son of a same-sex couple dear to me, I know that the love they have for their son is no different than given by straight parents. They are as committed in their relationship and family as any straight couple. I respect and will defend the rights of those who disagree on religious grounds. I stand in support of marriage equality." (www.facebook.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- Herb Rule. Issue Position: Social Security and Medicare. 1 January 2012. "Herb knows that Social Security and Medicare are relied upon by millions of American seniors. Americans have worked too hard and too long to risk these earned investments on privatization. Herb will work to modernize Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. Herb will oppose all Republican efforts to privatize Social Security and to replace Medicare with government IOU's covering only part of your premium." (votesmart.org)
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