Daniel Dwyer
Historical Details
Position on Issues
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH residents be allowed to purchase health insurance policies approved in other states?
"I will not take lobbyist money. I would support a health care bill that would allow us 'the people' to buy insurance out of state. Free market reforms are the only way to lower prices."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH allow binding referendums?
"Yes, New Hampshire should allow a public referendum"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Was NH right to ban hand-held cell phone use while driving?
"New Hampshire should repeal the new law and only ban text messaging. Once again, passing laws that cannot be enforced."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"I am opposed to any new or increased taxes-we should just control our spending."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"I am opposed to any new or increased taxes-we should just control our spending."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH authorize one or more casinos?
"I would support an appropriate bill which would allow casino gambling. I wish fellow republicans would stop trying to be my nanny and telling me how to spend my money."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH continue to base statewide assessments on Common Core standards?
"I am against common core in its entirety. If we, local towns or city get money from the state, then the state should have a say about standards."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH decriminalize small amounts of marijuana?
"The possession of small quantities of marijuana should not be a crime. The war on drugs is a failure, huge failure"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH broaden campaign finance disclosure laws?
"We need full disclosure of the individuals or entities financing political campaigns."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should LLCs be subject to the interest and dividends tax?
Opposes LLC tax
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH provide more funding for charter schools?
"I believe the current level of funding is adequate. However, if charter schools increase, I would have to hear more, leaning towards option 1 (support increasing state funding)"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH increase the interest and dividends tax?
Opposes increase in I & D tax
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH increase tolls and/or add new toll booths?
Opposes adding tolls on I-93 (Mass. Border)
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH continue to allow medicinal marijuana?
"Yes, legalize medicinal marijuana."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Do employees in NH need more legal protections in the workplace?
"Our employment laws are generally adequate as they are. More employees need protection."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH add restrictions on welfare recipients?
Regarding drug tests for welfare recipients: "I support such legislation. You want the free money, here is what you have to do to get it."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH allow the Northern Pass to proceed with some (not all) of the lines buried?
"The lines should be buried. Period."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH continue to use property taxes instead of a new broad-based tax, such as an income tax?
"I am opposed to any new or increased taxes-we should just control our spending."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should New Hampshire continue to participate in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which requires utilities to purchase allowances for every ton of carbon they emit?
"RGGI is a scam, and there is plenty of proof."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH repeal same-sex marriage?
"Yes, the word marriage is between a man and a woman."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH require car insurance for some or all drivers?
"Most cars have insurance because most have a loan and banks won't loan unless you have insurance. So, we are only talking about the people who own their cars outright. These people are the ones to focus on. Some small insurance to protect the other driver I would consider. This one is a little complicated."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should businesses that provide insurance be required to cover contraception?
"Yes, they should be able to deny coverage"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH require labels on some or all genetically modified foods?
"I support appropriate labeling of some GMO foods. I am a little gray on this one."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH require motorcycle helmets?
"No, let those who ride decide"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH require seat belts?
"No, adults should be able to choose whether or not to wear a seatbelt"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH revise the meals and rooms tax?
Opposes local meals and rooms tax
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH pass right-to-work legislation?
"Municipality unions are what is hurting us. As a town councilor from Merrimack I know all about that."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
State role in economic growth
"Job stimulation is best left to the private sector."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH use taxpayer money to build a memorial to the Old Man?
"Maybe, but probably not. I can understand if based on state tourism."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"A knife is a assault weapon, so is a baseball bat, words have become meanignless."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH government switch from a pension system to a 401(k)-style retirement plan?
"Yes, reform benefits"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH restrict further wind power development?
"I support such a moratorium on commercial wind towers at the present time until the state studies the matter."
