David Bruce
Historical Details
Position on Issues
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Was NH right to ban hand-held cell phone use while driving?
"Only hands free cell phone use should be permitted, as written in the new law."
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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 such a bill for use at the Rockingham Park in Salem"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH continue to base statewide assessments on Common Core standards?
"I oppose use of Common Core Standards! Local Boards should set their own."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH decriminalize small amounts of marijuana?
"The present law on marijuana should remain unchanged."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH provide more funding for charter schools?
"With appropriate qualifying criteria, I would support increasing state funding to charter schools."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Was NH right to expand Medicaid eligibility, using private insurance wherever possible?
"I oppose Medicaid expansion."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Do employees in NH need more legal protections in the workplace?
"Need more information before responding."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH add restrictions on welfare recipients?
Regarding drug tests for welfare recipients: "Mandatory drug testing will be legally challenged and has little chance of being enforced if passed. I certainly agree that more controls are required."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH allow the Northern Pass to proceed with some (not all) of the lines buried?
"I am generally opposed but would need more information before any vote."
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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."
Undecided| Read My Position
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?
"I am generally in favor but would need more information before any vote."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH require car insurance for some or all drivers?
"I believe auto insurance should sometimes be required."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH require labels on some or all genetically modified foods?
"I oppose such legislation because this is a complex area and requires more study."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH pass right-to-work legislation?
"Right to Work legislation should be considered along with other changes to NH's employment laws."
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
State role in economic growth
"Job growth will require both the state and the private sector efforts! The state could begin by lowering business tax rates."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"I oppose any limits on assault weapons."
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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."
