Rick Mahler's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
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Rick Mahler 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.
Issue Positions
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- Spencer, Jason. 2010. Go Upstate: Gowdy takes Hit from Tea Party during Congressional Candidate Forum. 15 September 2010. 'Mahler lives in Campobello and manages a landscape equipment company. He described himself as a "pro-life Libertarian." He advocated term limits, and advocated the need for a strong national defense.' (www.goupstate.com)
- Rick Mahler. Issue Position: What I Believe In. "Life - Life Starts at Conception." (votesmart.org)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- Rick Mahler. Issue Position: What I Believe In. "Bailout - AGAINST IT!! Where is the money now?" (votesmart.org)
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- Rick Mahler. Issue Position: What I Believe In. "Immigration - Simple, send them back!! Do you think illegals should be able to pay a fine and stay? Bob Inglis does. His proposal would create a revolving door of illegals that would take our jobs legally. ask me about it. Better yet, call Bob. Ask him." (votesmart.org)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- Rick Mahler. Issue Position: What I Believe In. "Marriage is a religious institution that should not be regulated by the government." (votesmart.org)
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