Robert Mansfield, Jr.'s Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
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Robert Mansfield, Jr. refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.
Issue Positions
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- Robert Mansfield. Facebook: Information. 19 March 2012. "I know that life starts at conception; therefore-- I will defend life from conception until natural death. " (www.facebook.com)
- Eagle Forum. Project Vote Smart: Interest Group Endorsements. 04/18/2012. Eagle Forum endorsed Robert Mansfield in the 2012 general election. (votesmart.org)
- Robert Mansfield. Twitter: MansfieldForPA. 5 October 2009. "What's next for Afghanistan is to send at least 75k extra soldiers. to include more Special Forces." (twitter.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- Robert Mansfield. Facebook: Wall. 23 September 2011. "Implement a "Balanced-Budget" amendment and create a "Fair-Tax" tax system. This would require such initiatives as: The elimination of all current taxes and the substitution/ implementation of a solely sales tax system: 1. A general consumption tax-- with a rate of 15% on all goods/ services, and 2. A 12% tax on business to business (b2b) transactions." (www.facebook.com)
- Robert Mansfield. Facebook: Wall. 9 April 2010. "I favor a fair tax whereby everybody pays it no one would be exempt. I also believe that the income tax and the state property tax should be abolished in favor of a fair tax." (www.facebook.com)
- Robert Mansfield. Issues: Tax Reform. "Our current tax policies and inflated corporate tax rates make the United States undesirable and unaccommodating to corporations who would otherwise conduct business here. In order to restore our economy, we must put ourselves in a more favorable position. That's why I support moving toward a fairer and flatter tax system. This new model will end the feast and famine cycle of the federal government and add stability to the economy, by giving the power back to the people, expanding the tax base, and ensuring that everyone has skin the game." (www.mansfieldforcongress.com)
- Robert Mansfield. Sgt. Mansfield Endorses Mitt Romney for President of the United States. 16 April 2012. "Governor Romney knows and has previously suggested that the insatiable appetite of government has sapped our once vibrant economy-- the model of free enterprise and prosperity for the world to emulate; ultimately costing us millions of jobs and a decline in wages for those lucky enough to have one." (votesmart.org)
- Robert Mansfield. Issues: Job Creation Through Regulatory Reform. "Our tax structure is in immediate need of reform, geared toward incentivizing entrepreneurs and global business to flourish here and employ our citizenry. " (www.mansfieldforcongress.com)
- Robert Mansfield. Facebook: Wall. 23 September 2011. "Remove all federal mandates on education-- it is time for us to move from an 1850's style education system, to a modernized system without the Fed's involvement." (www.facebook.com)
- 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.
- Robert Mansfield. Facebook: Information. 19 March 2012. "I support and believe in the 2nd Amendment" (www.facebook.com)
- Robert Mansfield. Facebook: Wall. 1 June 2010. "We strongly support the second amendment and will not support any law that weakens it." (www.facebook.com)
- Robert Mansfield. Facebook: Wall. 29 June 2011. "My right to bear arms SHALL NOT BE QUESTIONED." (www.facebook.com)
- Robert Mansfield. Facebook: Wall. 23 March 2010. "Liberal minded people disregard the constitution when it comes to the healthcare Legislation that was just signed, But If I Robbed a liberal 's house an take all of your posssesions, is it Unconstitutional ? yes the 4th Amendment . so if it is Unconstitional for me to rob your house , then it is unconstitutional to force people to buy Healthcare." (www.facebook.com)
- Robert Mansfield. Twitter: MansfieldForPA. 7 November 2009. "The healthcare bill in congress, will be a disater for the U.S economy, you do not need to destroy 1/6 of the economy for 4% of the populus." (twitter.com)
- Robert Mansfield. Twitter: MansfieldForPA. 7 July 2010. "My solution to Illegal Immigration is this , Arrest, Jail , Fine and Deport. I agree with Amnesty , if you are a male or female between the ages of 18 and 45 and you want amnesty you must serve in the US Army for 5 years after 5 good years of service , I will give you your citizenship , and that is amnesty , that from a true liberal." (twitter.com)
- Eagle Forum. Project Vote Smart: Interest Group Endorsements. 04/18/2012. Eagle Forum endorsed Robert Mansfield in the 2012 general election. (votesmart.org)
- Robert Mansfield. Twitter: MansfieldForPA. 27 June 2011. "Regardless of what the law said marriage is for Adam and Eve , Not Adam and Steve . Sgt Robert Allen Mansfield ( U.S. Army Retired" (twitter.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
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