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John Chapman's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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John Chapman has refused to provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2014 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests.

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Issue Positions

For Presidential and Congressional candidates who refuse to provide voters with their positions, Vote Smart has researched their public records to determine their likely responses. These issue positions are from 2014.

  • "I support pro-growth policies that reduce taxes on small businesses and cut red tape and burdensome regulations that stifle innovation and entrepreneurship." (votesmart.org)
  • "Many candidates talk about the problem of overspending, but nothing ever gets done. If elected, I intend to introduce a measure to block automatic pay raises for members of Congress until they pass a balanced budget. Believe me, if it impacts them personally, Congress will act quickly to bring spending in line with revenues." (votesmart.org)
  • 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.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "I believe that states should design their own health care programs, just as we did here in Massachusetts." (votesmart.org)
  • "Legal immigration is a great benefit to this country but illegal immigration is wrong." (votesmart.org)
  • "I believe in American exceptionalism. As Ronald Reagan said, the United States is a "shining city on a hill" that the rest of the world looks to for leadership. But President Obama's foreign policy has been weak and ineffective, emboldening our enemies and causing anxiety among our friends. America's allies and adversaries need to know exactly where we stand and that we mean what we say. I support a strong national defense, taking care of our soldiers and veterans, and achieving peace through strength and resolve." (votesmart.org)
  • "While I believe that social security and Medicare must be reformed to preserve these programs for future generations, I support gradual changes that do not affect those at or near retirement age." (votesmart.org)

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