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Gary George's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Gary George has provided voters with clear stances on key issues by responding to the 2018 Political Courage Test.

What is the Political Courage Test?

Wisconsin Congressional Election 2018 Political Courage Test

Pro-choice Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
Yes In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?
Yes In order to balance the budget, do you support reducing defense spending?
Unknown Position Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
Law is established
Yes Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
No Do you support lowering corporate taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
Unknown Position Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards?
Under this administration, it's probably not a good idea
Yes Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
Yes Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
Unknown Position Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
Law is established. Should be more legislation on control of ammunition and technical markings on firearms & ammunition to identify path of possession.
No Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?
No Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border?
Unknown Position Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
There are differences between people seeking asylum and illegal immigration
Yes Do you support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes?
Unknown Position Should the United States use military force in order to prevent governments hostile to the U.S. from possessing a nuclear weapon?
No Do you support increased American intervention in Middle Eastern conflicts beyond air support?
It may be necessary to do so at times, but it is a very complicated issue and should be done with great deliberation. The Trump administration has made the situation worse. This is a very complicated and conflicted situation where US interest are involved.
Please explain in a total of 100 words or less, your top two or three priorities if elected. If they require additional funding for implementation, please explain how you would obtain this funding.

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