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Position on Issues

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the federal government ban certain "military-style" firearms, such as the AR-15?

" The federal government should ban some 'military-style' firearms."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the federal government amend the Affordable Care Act/"Obamacare" by giving states a fixed block grant for Medicaid?

2019

"The U.S. should not build a physical wall between Mexico and the U.S."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should Congress create a path to citizenship for illegal/undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children?

"I support a path to citizenship for illegal/undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the federal government amend the Affordable Care Act/"Obamacare" by eliminating the "essential health benefits" insurance plans must cover?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the federal government do more to combat climate change by increasing funding for research on climate issues?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the federal government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

"I support federal funding for Planned Parenthood."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the federal government raise the minimum wage?

"The federal government should raise the minimum wage."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the federal government pass a law guaranteeing the right to an abortion as decided in Roe v. Wade?

"I support a federal law guaranteeing the right to an abortion."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the federal government do more to combat climate change by providing subsidies for energy efficiency?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the federal government do more to combat climate change by providing subsidies for renewable energy?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the federal government provide free tuition at public colleges and universities?

"The federal government should provide free tuition at public colleges and universities."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Do you generally support higher tariffs on imports from countries such as China, where we have a large trade deficit?

"I oppose higher tariffs on imports from countries such as China, where we have a large trade deficit."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the federal government increase funding for transportation infrastructure, such as road repair and highway expansion?

"The federal government should increase funding for transportation infrastructure."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the federal government increase private sector involvement in veterans' health care?

"The federal government should not increase private sector involvement in veterans' health care."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the government legalize marijuana at the federal level?

"The government should legalize marijuana at the federal level."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the federal government reform Social Security by requiring means testing?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the federal government amend the Affordable Care Act/"Obamacare" by automatically enrolling every citizen in Medicare, replacing most private insurance?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the federal government amend the Affordable Care Act/"Obamacare" by allowing citizens to opt into Medicare if they so choose?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the U.S. build a physical wall between Mexico and the U.S.?

"The U.S. should not build a physical wall between Mexico and the U.S."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the federal government provide more funding to states to fight opioid addiction?

"The federal government should provide more funding to states to fight opioid addiction."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

According to a 2019 poll, two-thirds of U.S. adults say they have little or no confidence in federal government. What is your plan to restore confidence in the federal government?

"I will begin by explaining why I have chosen to run. The path of my service has taken me to some of the darkest places on the planet, but no matter far into the darkness I ventured I could always look toward home to see light. With each passing day, thru the erosion of the intuitional and societal norms by the current administration I have watched that light fade. From the beginning of my career and even into retirement I was taught that my safety was dependent upon avoiding the spotlight, but with the attacks upon the press, the assassination of a journalist, and the granting of access to top secret information based upon personal relationships, I begin to see the personal safeties of more than just myself to be at risk. I will restore that safety for all as well as confidence in the government by serving the country as I have since 1997. You may not have known my name then, but you did trust me to keep you safe."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the federal government privatize some or all of Social Security?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the federal government reform social security by raising the cap on income subject to the Social Security tax?

"Higher income brackets should pay more in federal taxes than they currently do."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the federal government reform Social Security by raising the retirement age from today's age of 67?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the federal government amend the Affordable Care Act/"Obamacare" by repealing the tax penalty for employers who do not offer health insurance?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the U.S. impose additional sanctions on Russia in retaliation for its aggressive action in Syria and the Ukraine?

"The U.S. should impose additional sanctions on Russia."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the federal government allow student loan payments to be reduced based on income?

"The federal government should allow student loan payments to be reduced based on income."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Should the federal government tax carbon emissions?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2019

Do you agree with President Trump on withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement?

"I disagree with President Trump on withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement."

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