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Eric Wargotz's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Eric Wargotz refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2010 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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  • Eric Wargotz. 2010. Maryland Catholic Conference: 2010 Congressional Candidate Survey. Responded "AGREE" to the statement "Congress should pass legislation to apply the longstanding policy of the Hyde Amendment, which restricts federal funding of abortion and federal funding of health plans covering abortion, to cover all funds authorized or appropriated by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010." (www.mdcathcon.org)
  • Eric Wargotz. 2010. Maryland Catholic Conference: 2010 Congressional Candidate Survey. Responded "AGREE" to the statement "Congress should pass legislation amending the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 to ensure that federal agencies, and state and local governments receiving federal funds, will not discriminate against health care providers who do not perform or participate in abortions." (www.mdcathcon.org)
  • Eric Wargotz. Wargotz Criticizes Taxpayer Funding of Abortion. "Taxpayer dollars should never be used to fund abortions. Those who believe abortion is the taking of a human life should not have their tax dollars go to fund something they believe is morally wrong. I am disappointed President Obama has broken yet another promise he made to voters. He promised us he would not raise taxes on the Middle Class and yet Obamacare does just that. I am working to bring accountability to Washington." (wargotzforussenate.org)
  • Eric Wargotz. 2009. Interview with Seniors Talk Radio. 29 November 2009. Responded "when it comes to the rape and incest thing we have got to have a meaningful, civilized way of dealing with those situations. But other than that, I gotta tell you, personally I am pro-life. With that said, I do recognize that not everyone thinks as I think; and that there is probably almost 50 percent of the population (give or take 4-5 percent) which disagree with my view; and that we have got to work to come up with the support structures to have in place to handle the additional children which will be available if we tighten restrictions on abortion" to the question "is abortion acceptable in any situation, and can you describe such a situation?" (www.seniorstalkradio.com)
  • Eric Wargotz signed American Family Business Institute: Death Tax Repeal Pledge. (www.nodeathtax.org)
  • Eric Wargotz. Issue Position: Economic Recovery. "We must avoid taxes that kill jobs and discourage saving, investing, and working. We need to focus on tax policies that are simple, transparent and pro-growth. This includes moving away from our current tax system which penalizes productivity, to one based on consumption (Fair Tax) or in the very least, consider a Flat Tax." (votesmart.org)
  • Eric Wargotz. 2010. RedState.com: 2010 Candidate Interview: Eric Wargotz. Responded "An F...The so-called Stimulus package has been a failure, particularly in Maryland. Tax relief is the single most important measure needed to stimulate the economy" to the question "What grade would you give our incumbent Senator and why?"
  • Eric Wargotz. Wargotz Criticizes funding in so-called "Stimulus" bill. 5 August 2010. '"The "Stimulus" bill did nothing to stimulate the economy. It created almost a trillion dollars in new debt our children and grandchildren will be forced to repay. These wasteful projects show why we cannot trust those currently in charge of the government to spend our tax dollars wisely. We need to stop wasteful spending, reduce our national debt, and hold government accountable. Senator Mikulski is a liberal big spender and we need a fiscal conservative to get our country back on track. I am that fiscal conservative."' (wargotzforussenate.org)
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  • Eric Wargotz. 2010. JohnsonForAmerica.com: interviews Eric Wargotz, candidate for US Senate. Responded: "The U.S. Department of Education has a budget of $68.6 billion (according to the Dept. of Education website). Each state has their own mandate to provide for public education. There is little need if any for a "National" Department of Ed" to the question: "Which area of government spending would you most like to cut?" (garyjohnson2012.wordpress.com)
  • Eric Wargotz. 2010. VOTE411.org: Online Voter Guide. Responded "Every State Constitution mandates that public education be provided. Perhaps the only role the Federal government should play in education is one of ensuring that the States provide what they are required to provide" to the question "What role should the federal government play in public education?" (onyourballot3.vote411.org)
  • Eric Wargotz signed Americans for Prosperity: No Climate Tax Pledge. 22 February 2010. (wargotzforussenate.net)
  • Eric Wargotz signed the Contract from America. "Stop costly new regulations that would increase unemployment, raise consumer prices, and weaken the nation's global competitiveness with virtually no impact on global temperatures." (www.thecontract.org)
  • Eric Wargotz. 2010. RedMaryland.com: 10 Questions: Eric Wargotz. Responded 'I would vote against it - vote "No."' to the question: "What is your position on cap and trade?" (redmaryland.blogspot.com)
  • Aerts, Jon. 2010. WTOP.com: Mikulski's GOP rivals dispute Tea Party, contribution support. 11 September 2010. "Both Wargotz and Rutledge say they support tighter enforcement of immigration laws, Second Amendment rights, limited government and tax relief." (www.wtop.com)
  • Eric Wargotz. 2009. Interview with Seniors Talk Radio. 29 November 2009. "Eric Wargotz: 'I am an ardent Fiscal Conservative. I stand for Low Taxes; Adherence to the Constitution; Less Government; Law & Order; Government Transparency & Accountability; Second Amendment rights; Cultural Diversity with No Bias (so-called "colorblindness); Traditional American Values - including Personal Responsibility, Love of Our Country, Respect for God & Life.' (www.seniorstalkradio.com)
  • Eric Wargotz. 2009. Interview with Seniors Talk Radio. 29 November 2009. "This is a fascinating topic, it's so clear in my mind that I can't understand the constant debate. We have the second amendment right to bear arms?I couldn't agree with (the second amendment movement) more?I am an ardent supporter of second amendment rights" to the question "what is your position on the second amendment?" (www.seniorstalkradio.com)
  • Eric Wargotz signed the Contract from America. "Defund, repeal and replace the recently passed government-run health care with a system that actually makes health care and insurance more affordable by enabling a competitive, open, and transparent free-market health care and health insurance system that isn't restricted by state boundaries." (www.thecontract.org)
  • Eric Wargotz. 2010. JohnsonForAmerica.com: interviews Eric Wargotz, candidate for US Senate. Responded: "Repeal, Revise, and Rejoice (the new 3 R's) with a brand new health care solution which will be in contrast to the one which has passed into law recently" to the question: "What is the first thing you will do as a US Senator?" (garyjohnson2012.wordpress.com)
  • Eric Wargotz. Issue Position: Health Care Reform. "Today Marylanders will start feeling the damaging effects of the Health Care law that was passed six months ago without regard for the will of the people and against the express wishes of the majority of Americans. Insurers have already stopped offering coverage for children of working families, and these families will see their expenses skyrocket as costs are passed directly on to them. The harmful effects of this law will be placed squarely on the backs of the small businesses and middle class workers it was allegedly designed to help." (wargotzforussenate.org)
  • Eric Wargotz. Issue Position: Health Care Reform. "As a Doctor, I understand and support the need for common sense reforms to our Health Care system that will drive down costs, improve care, and cut down on wait times. We must not ask Americans to surrender quality health care in favor of a risky, costly, taxpayer-financed, government-run health care scheme." (votesmart.org)
  • Eric Wargotz. Wargotz Statement on Healthcare Law. 23 September 2010. "Today Marylanders will start feeling the damaging effects of the Health Care law that was passed six months ago without regard for the will of the people and against the express wishes of the majority of Americans. Insurers have already stopped offering coverage for children of working families, and these families will see their expenses skyrocket as costs are passed directly on to them. The harmful effects of this law will be placed squarely on the backs of the small businesses and middle class workers it was allegedly designed to help. That's exactly what was bound to happen with a law written by lobbyists, career bureaucrats and Washington Insiders like Barbara Mikulski. Instead of working in a bipartisan manner to pass real health care reform that benefits everyone, the bill became Christmas Morning for every special interest with pockets deep enough to influence its outcome. Unfortunately, Christmas isn't coming for families and businesses hurt by this law." (votesmart.org)
  • Aerts, Jon. 2010. WTOP.com: Mikulski's GOP rivals dispute Tea Party, contribution support. 11 September 2010. "Both Wargotz and Rutledge say they support tighter enforcement of immigration laws, Second Amendment rights, limited government and tax relief." (www.wtop.com)
  • Eric Wargotz. Wargotz Statement on Judge Ruling on AZ Immigration Law. 28 July 2010. "Arizona is forced to take action because the federal government is failing to do its job. Illegal immigration must be stopped. The federal government must secure our borders. America is a nation of laws and those laws must be enforced. Because the federal government has failed to fulfill its constitutional obligations, Arizona had to act. I support Arizona's decision to take action. When elected to the United States Senate, I will work tirelessly to secure our borders and enforce immigration laws." (wargotzforussenate.org)
  • Eric Wargotz. 2010. Maryland Catholic Conference: 2010 Congressional Candidate Survey. Responded "DISAGREE" to the statement "Undocumented immigrants who have been living in the United States for a number of years and who do not have criminal records should be able to earn legal status by registering with the government, paying fines and back taxes, agreeing to learn English, and waiting their turn in line." (www.mdcathcon.org)
  • Eric Wargotz. 2010. VOTE411.org: Online Voter Guide. Responded "Safeguarding the homeland is the federal government's greatest responsibility and complacency is the Nation's greatest threat. I will fight to ensure our Nation remains safe, free and prosperous. We must secure our borders. We must enforce existing immigration laws: no rewarding illegal behavior" to the question "What changes, if any, do you support in regard to immigration policy?" (onyourballot3.vote411.org)
  • Eric Wargotz. Issue Position: National Security. "Safeguarding the homeland is the federal government's greatest responsibility and complacency is the Nation's greatest threat. I will fight to ensure our Nation remains safe, free and prosperous. I support national security policies based on the following principles...* Enforcing existing immigration laws. * Maintaining secure borders. * No rewarding those who have broken the law by entering the country illegally * Opposing amnesty for those who are here illegally." (votesmart.org)
  • Moomaw, Graham. The Baltimore-Washington Corridor Business & Political News Magazine: Wargotz files for senate, rejects 'birther' label. 22 March 2010. "On national security, he [Wargotz] opposes civilian trials for terrorist suspects and said the U.S. should "complete the job" in Afghanistan." (www.corridorinc.com)
  • NPR: Election 2010. 4 October 2010. "On the war on terrorism, Wargotz says he supports keeping troops in Afghanistan until there is sufficient stabilization by a native government. "I feel Iraq is sort of a model for Afghanistan in the sense that we need to assist in stabilizing a government on the ground so that we can move our troops out of harm's way as soon as possible," he said." (hosted.ap.org)
  • Eric Wargotz. 2010. Maryland Catholic Conference: 2010 Congressional Candidate Survey. Responded "AGREE" to the statement "The federal Defense of Marriage Act should be upheld and federal law should continue to define marriage as a legal union exclusively between one man and one woman." (www.mdcathcon.org)

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