Dennis Knill, Sr. has demonstrated Political Courage by telling citizens where he stands on the issues he may face if elected.
BudgetIndicate which proposals you support (if any) for balancing the federal budget.In order to balance the budget,SpendingIndicate what federal spending levels (#1-6) you support for the following general categories. Select one number per category; you can use a number more than once.TaxesIndicate what federal tax levels (#1-6) you support for the following general categories. Select one number per category; you can use a number more than once.
Yes | do you support reducing defense spending? | ||
No | do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket? | ||
No | do you support reducing Medicaid spending? | ||
No | do you support reducing Medicare spending? | ||
Yes | Is balancing the budget an administrative priority? | ||
Slightly Decrease | a) Agriculture | ||
Slightly Decrease | b) Arts | ||
Slightly Decrease | c) Defense | ||
Slightly Decrease | d) Education | ||
Slightly Decrease | e) Environment | ||
Slightly Decrease | f) Homeland Security | ||
Greatly Decrease | g) International aid | ||
Slightly Decrease | h) Medical Research | ||
Slightly Decrease | i) Scientific Research | ||
Slightly Decrease | j) Space exploration | ||
Eliminate | k) United Nations | ||
Slightly Decrease | l) Welfare | ||
Greatly Decrease | a) Capital gains taxes | ||
Greatly Decrease | b) Corporate taxes | ||
Slightly Increase | c) Excise taxes (alcohol) | ||
Slightly Decrease | d) Excise taxes (cigarettes) | ||
Slightly Decrease | e) Excise taxes (transportation fuel) | ||
Eliminate | f) Income taxes (low-income families) | ||
Eliminate | g) Income taxes (middle-income families) | ||
Eliminate | h) Income taxes (high-income families) | ||
Eliminate | i) Inheritance taxes | ||
Eliminate | j) Payroll taxes | ||
On defense spending - I will bring our military home from all of the wars that we are in now. | |||
I will cut federal spending Period | |||
Implement a usage tax on new items purchased 3% |
Yes | Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions? | ||
Every candidate should have an equal amount of money for their campaign, and thats it. |
No | Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth? | ||
Yes | Do you support providing tax incentives to businesses for the purpose of job creation? | ||
No | Do you support spending on infrastructure projects for the purpose of job creation? | ||
Yes | Do you support the 2010 temporary extension of unemployment benefits? | ||
Yes | Do you support the 2010 temporary extension of tax relief? | ||
The economy is so messed up by the government that people are living in the streets and they need temporary help. Till we get people back to work |
Yes | Do you support requiring states to implement education reforms in order to be eligible for competitive federal grants? | ||
The whole education system is broken and needs to be fixed, and I will do that. |
No | Do you believe that human activity is contributing to climate change? | ||
No | Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions? | ||
Yes | Do you support reducing restrictions on offshore energy production? | ||
The United States has more oil in this land than all of OPEC has We will drill here & get rid of foreign oil |
No | Do you support United States' combat operations in Afghanistan? | ||
No | Do you support a timetable for withdrawal from Afghanistan? | ||
Yes | Do you support targeting suspected terrorists outside of official theaters of conflict? | ||
When I take office all wars will be stopped and all soldiers will be on the planes coming home |
No | Do you support restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns? | ||
Every American citizen has the right to carry a gun & should except for the sick (insane) & felons The crime rate will drop by at least 50% |
Yes | Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act? | ||
No | Should individuals be required to purchase health insurance, as mandated in the 2010 Affordable Care Act? | ||
I will reform health care and it will be affordable to those who want it. |
No | Do you support requiring illegal immigrants to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship? | ||
Yes | Do you support allowing illegal immigrants, who were brought to the United States as minors, to pursue citizenship without returning to their country of origin? | ||
Yes | Do you support the enforcement of federal immigration law by state and local police? | ||
The border will be secured - illegal immigrants will be sent back to their countries to their countries right away if they are not productive here |
No | Do you support same-sex marriage? | ||
The reason most same-sex marriages happen is so they can get benefits or tax breaks - take that away and it won't happen. |
Yes | Do you support allowing individuals to divert a portion of their Social Security taxes into personal retirement accounts? | ||
When I take office - social security will be fixed and the government won't be able to touch it again |
1) Stop spending & cut tax's therefore stabilizing the economy and creating jobs. 2) Stop the wars and bring all military personnel home 3) Abolish Obamacare and make available a healthcare plan that anyone can afford if they want it. 4) Secure the borders and send all unproductive illegal immigrants back to their countries, saving the U.S. 400 billion dollars a year. |
Vote Smart does not permit the use of its name or programs in any campaign activity, including advertising, debates, and speeches.