Terence O'Rourke

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Do you support "The Speaker Project" from the organization No Labels, a proposal to change several House rules with the intent of encouraging bipartisan cooperation? (Learn more at https://www.nolabels.org/the-speaker-project/)

"I am undecided on this issue."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Do you believe the "Trump tax plan" bill passed in December 2017 helps middle income citizens?

"I do not believe the 'Trump tax plan' bill passed in December 2017 helps middle income citizens."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

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

"Obamacare should be repealed and replaced by Medicare-for-All. Our country should create a Universal, not-for-profit health care system like in Britain, Canada, France, Germany, and Italy."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

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, 2018

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

"Obamacare should be repealed and replaced by Medicare-for-All. Our country should create a Universal, not-for-profit health care system like in Britain, Canada, France, Germany, and Italy."

Candidate's Website, 2018

"America has totally lost its culture of responsible gun ownership. There are two steps that should be taken immediately in reaction to this bloodshed. First, we must close the "Gun Show Loophole" by requiring background checks for all weapons purchases even those conducted between private citizens. As a former federal prosecutor, I know first hand that the Gun Show Loophole is big enough to foster an entire illicit gun distribution network. Second, Congress must overturn the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA). The PLCAA shields weapons manufacturers from liability when their products have been used to commit crimes."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should the federal government ban abortion after 20 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?

"I oppose a federal ban on abortion after 20 weeks gestation, even with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications."

Candidate's Website, 2018

"I adamantly oppose the Trump administration's withdrawal from the Clean Power Plan, and can see no rational reason why the administration would seek to prop up outdated and aging power plants in the Midwest while ignoring the clean energy alternatives of the future. Clean energy not only combats against the devastating effects of climate change, but also creates jobs, both across the country and here at home."

Candidate's Website, 2018

"The most lasting economic legacy of the disastrous administration of George W. Bush is the shift of the tax burden from the ultra-wealthy to working Americans. Now, Donald Trump and his greedhead minions in the Republican Congress intend to finish us off by transferring trillions more to their gilded overlords. This must end! I intend to cut income taxes for working Americans and to increase income taxes on the ultra-wealthy. On top of that, it is a sin that earned income is taxed at a higher rate than passive income. I intend to double the tax rate on capital gains for those in the highest tax bracket. As stated in the Gospel of Luke, to whom much is given, much will be required. We have been operating on the exact opposite principle since the insipid idea of trickle down economics was first foisted upon the American people. I intend to work in D.C. to reverse this ugly trend."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

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

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should the federal government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

"I support federal funding for Planned Parenthood."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

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

"Marijuana should be fully legal at the federal level."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should the federal government raise the minimum wage?

"The federal government should raise the minimum wage."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should the federal government continue to subsidize the domestic production of coal?

"The Federal Government should extract fossil fuels from government property not-for-profit and for the benefit of the American people."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

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

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should the federal government continue to subsidize the domestic production of natural gas?

"The Federal Government should extract fossil fuels from government property not-for-profit and for the benefit of the American people."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should the federal government increase subsidies for nuclear energy to bring them into line with subsidies for other energy sources with low greenhouse emissions, such as wind and solar?

"I oppose increased subsidies for nuclear energy."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should the federal government continue to subsidize the domestic production of oil?

"The Federal Government should extract fossil fuels from government property not-for-profit and for the benefit of the American people."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

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

"For"

Candidate's Website, 2018

"The most lasting economic legacy of the disastrous administration of George W. Bush is the shift of the tax burden from the ultra-wealthy to working Americans. Now, Donald Trump and his greedhead minions in the Republican Congress intend to finish us off by transferring trillions more to their gilded overlords. This must end! I intend to cut income taxes for working Americans and to increase income taxes on the ultra-wealthy. On top of that, it is a sin that earned income is taxed at a higher rate than passive income. I intend to double the tax rate on capital gains for those in the highest tax bracket. As stated in the Gospel of Luke, to whom much is given, much will be required. We have been operating on the exact opposite principle since the insipid idea of trickle down economics was first foisted upon the American people. I intend to work in D.C. to reverse this ugly trend."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

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

"I support higher tariffs, but I believe that we need to rebuild our manufacturing base before we start trade wars with countries which supply need resources for home grown industries."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Would you vote in favor of impeaching President Donald Trump based on what is known to date?

"I would vote in favor of impeaching President Donald Trump based on what is known to date."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

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."

Other, 2017

"'Ninety percent of the world's opium has been grown in Afghanistan,' he said. 'We've been there since 2001, and the problem has only gotten worse. I'd like to see an end to military occupations in Afghanistan and Iraq and to use that money to ... incentivize (opium) farmers to stop growing and move on to a different crop. These opium farmers are responsible for more deaths than ISIS, al-Qaeda and the Taliban combined. We need to stop these needless, endless, losing wars. Fighting a war that is not going anywhere is a waste of our time. We need to stop the (heroin) from coming in.'"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should the federal government limit certain firearm purchases to residents over age twenty-one?

"Weapons of war like the AR-15 and the AK-47 should not be sold in the United States."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

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

"Here's how we fix Social Security: Eliminate the Tax Cap on Social Security and make all income subject to Social Security taxation and create a 6% tax on all unearned income above $455,000 per year."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

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, 2018

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, 2018

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

"The federal government should provide universal health care and/or insurance."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should the U.S. impose additional sanctions on North Korea unless it abandons its nuclear program?

"The U.S. should not impose additional sanctions on North Korea."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

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

"Here's how we fix Social Security: Eliminate the Tax Cap on Social Security and make all income subject to Social Security taxation and create a 6% tax on all unearned income above $455,000 per year."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

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

"Here's how we fix Social Security: Eliminate the Tax Cap on Social Security and make all income subject to Social Security taxation and create a 6% tax on all unearned income above $455,000 per year."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

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

"Obamacare should be repealed and replaced by Medicare-for-All. Our country should create a Universal, not-for-profit health care system like in Britain, Canada, France, Germany, and Italy."

Candidate's Website, 2018

"Right now, the immediate goal is saving Obamacare from the Trump/Ryan/McConnell Death Machine. Tens of thousands of Granite Staters and millions of other Americans will lose their health care coverage immediately if Trump & Co. has its way. To avoid this clear and present danger, we must expand and strengthen Obamacare."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

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, 2018

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, 2018

Should the federal government tax carbon emissions?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Do you support Pres. Trump's decision to withdraw from the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement?

"I oppose Pres. Trump's decision to withdraw from the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

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."