Raymond Baldwin's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
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Raymond Baldwin has refused to provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2014 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests.
Issue Positions
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- Raymond Baldwin. Platform. 10 October 2012. "We the citizens of the Constitution Party of Oregon believe that there are seven fundamental principles which must not be compromised, and which are necessary for the preservation and future of these United States: We believe in Divine Providence and recognize our Creator as the author of human life. Thus, we believe in the absolute sanctity of human life. The first duty of civil government is the protection of innocent human life from conception until natural death, no exceptions. When government sanctions abortion, then all lives are at risk." (rbaldwinelection2012.wix.com)
- "We the citizens of the Constitution Party of Oregon believe that there are seven fundamental principles which must not be compromised, and which are necessary for the preservation and future of these United States: We believe in Divine Providence and recognize our Creator as the author of human life. Thus, we believe in the absolute sanctity of human life. The first duty of civil government is the protection of innocent human life from conception until natural death, no exceptions. When government sanctions abortion, then all lives are at risk." (votesmart.org)
- Raymond Baldwin. Platform. 11 October 2012. "We believe that the right of individuals to own and steward their property is God given; established in such commandments as 'Thou shalt not steal.' and 'Thou shalt not covet.' We encourage private generosity, but oppose the forced transfer of one's wealth to others by the state. We believe that loss of 'external' property rights leads to the loss of 'internal' rights of personal conscience. It was James Madison who said, 'Conscience is the most sacred of all property.'" (rbaldwinelection2012.wix.com)
- "Too often, our government treats us as if they are the parent and we are the children. They tell us to do as they say, not as they do. With ever-increasing taxes that burden our house holds, government agendas that tear our families apart, lower home values, unemployment at record numbers, higher fees for secondary education, huge national debt, and uncontrolled spending of our money by bureaucrats who are not held accountable, we find ourselves feeling like slaves to the government. Let us remind them who the boss is, and take our country back to the principle of common sense and local governing. Have you had enough yet? I have and I want to earn your support and help to restore our confidence in the American Dream. Let your voices be heard this November and reclaim your God given right to Life Liberty and the Pursuit of your Happiness." (votesmart.org)
- "Too often, our government treats us as if they are the parent and we are the children. They tell us to do as they say, not as they do. With ever-increasing taxes that burden our house holds, government agendas that tear our families apart, lower home values, unemployment at record numbers, higher fees for secondary education, huge national debt, and uncontrolled spending of our money by bureaucrats who are not held accountable, we find ourselves feeling like slaves to the government. Let us remind them who the boss is, and take our country back to the principle of common sense and local governing. Have you had enough yet? I have and I want to earn your support and help to restore our confidence in the American Dream. Let your voices be heard this November and reclaim your God given right to Life Liberty and the Pursuit of your Happiness." (votesmart.org)
- "Our desire is to return the federal government to its constitutional boundaries. The 10th Amendment, in our Bill of Rights, strictly limits the federal government to those jurisdictions specifically stated within the Constitution. As a principle, our founders sought to ensure the duties of civil government always be performed at the lowest possible level. Local elected officials and clerks are more directly accountable to the people." (votesmart.org)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- "Our desire is to return the federal government to its constitutional boundaries. The 10th Amendment, in our Bill of Rights, strictly limits the federal government to those jurisdictions specifically stated within the Constitution. As a principle, our founders sought to ensure the duties of civil government always be performed at the lowest possible level. Local elected officials and clerks are more directly accountable to the people." (votesmart.org)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- Raymond Baldwin. Video: Raymond Lee Baldwin for congress. 11 September 2012. "I would point to my dissatisfaction with my present representative that has voted for such things as the medical bill that takes away from states and puts in the federal control of our health and our medical records and creates debtor prisons for those who don't pay." (www.youtube.com)
- "Our desire is to return the federal government to its constitutional boundaries. The 10th Amendment, in our Bill of Rights, strictly limits the federal government to those jurisdictions specifically stated within the Constitution. As a principle, our founders sought to ensure the duties of civil government always be performed at the lowest possible level. Local elected officials and clerks are more directly accountable to the people." (votesmart.org)
- 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.
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
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