Jim Lawrence

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should there be a path to citizenship for some illegal/undocumented immigrants?

"I am undecided on this issue."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should the government compel corporations to pay more in federal taxes, for example by closing “loopholes?”

"Corporations pay enough in federal taxes."

Candidate's Website, 2014

"Lawrence also reiterated his opposition to Common Core and [is] the only candidate totally opposed to the Northern Pass."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should the federal government expand background checks for firearms sales?

"The federal government should not expand background checks for firearm sales."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Generally speaking, should the federal government give states more control over welfare/entitlement spending through block grants?

"The federal government should give states more control over entitlement spending through block grants."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should the government do more to combat climate change, for example by restricting emissions, taxing carbon, or providing incentives to develop clean energy?

"I am undecided on this issue."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should the federal government institute a flat income tax for all income brackets while eliminating many deductions?

"We should start by implementing a flatter and fairer streamlined tax code. Reduce the red tape."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should the federal government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

"I am undecided on this issue."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should the government enforce federal marijuana laws in states that have legalized marijuana?

"The government should not enforce federal marijuana laws in states that have legalized marijuana."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should the federal government raise the minimum wage?

"The federal government should not raise the minimum wage."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should higher income brackets pay more in federal taxes than they currently do?

"Higher income brackets should not pay more in federal taxes."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

How should the U.S. combat the Islamic State?

"By improving our foreign policy and aggressively targeting terrorist organizations wherever they are in the world."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should the federal government increase spending on defense?

"I am undecided on this issue."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should the federal government increase support for scientific research and development?

"I am undecided on this issue."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

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

"I am undecided on this issue."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should the federal government lower the corporate tax rate?

"To stop companies from leaving the US and to bring our rates more in line with those in Europe, the federal government should lower the corporate tax rate."

Other, 2014

"I'm a pro-life candidate... I was actually one of the three representatives that was selected to lead the floor fight for parental notification."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should the federal government provide health care and/or insurance to every citizen?

"The federal government should not offer universal health care or insurance."

Candidate's Website, 2014

"Lawrence also reiterated his opposition to Common Core and [is] the only candidate totally opposed to the Northern Pass."

Candidate's Website, 2014

"I want to stop the Federal government from over regulation, over spending and over bearing policies that are strangling our small businesses and stripping our liberties."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

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

"I am undecided on this issue."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

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

"All options should remain on the table until a solution to social security solvency can be implemented."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should the federal government repeal the Affordable Care Act/”Obamacare” entirely and start again?

"We should repeal portions of the bill that are harming our healthcare system and replace with something that works."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

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

"The federal government should not allow student loan payments to be reduced based on income."