Vikram Mansharamani
Running for: US House NH District 2
Vikram Mansharamani is an economist and author who ran in New Hampshire's 2022 U.S. Senate primary. His recent works include Think for Yourself: Restoring Common Sense in an Age of Experts and Artificial Intelligence and Boombustology: Spotting Financial Bubbles Before They Burst. Mansharamani brings a unique, more moderate perspective to politics, which could help him win over voters who supported Democrat Rep. Annie Kuster - but those qualities also might make it difficult to win far-right voters in a Republican primary. Mansharamani announced his campaign in April 2024.
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Should the federal government ban certain "military-style" firearms, such as the AR-15?
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Do you support abolishing any federal agencies or departments?
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Do you support abolishing the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency and redistributing its duties?
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Do you support a constitutional amendment limiting terms for U.S. representatives and senators?
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WMUR, 2022
"First, we need to stop the reckless government borrowing and spending that created unsustainable debt levels. Second, we must stop relying on China for crucial components that drive our economy - such as rare earths, pharmaceutical ingredients, and technology. Supply-chains that are closer to home with strengthen our economy and create middle-class jobs. Third, we need to pursue an 'all-of-the-above' energy policy that takes advantage of our country's natural resources. We simply should be not be beholden to our enemies for the energy that powers our economy. Fourth, we need to address transportation bottlenecks and encourage more people to consider well-paying jobs such as truck-driving that keep our economy moving. Finally, we should address the labor shortages by promoting a legal immigration system that allows qualified individuals a path towards American citizenship as they contribute to our economy and society."
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Should the federal government combat inflation by capping price increases by large businesses?
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Do you support a law that would allow U.S. officials to turn away migrants seeking asylum when the number of border crossings exceeds a certain number?
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Should the federal government combat inflation by decreasing tariffs on imports from foreign countries?
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Do you support a federal rule that would oblige automakers to make 50% or more of the vehicles they sell electric?
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Do you support revising Title IX to limit participation in female sports based on an individual's reproductive biology and genetics at birth?
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Do you support an expanded child tax credit that sends monthly payments to middle and low income families?
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Do you support extending the Trump-backed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) past 2025?
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Should the federal government ban some abortions?
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When asked about federal abortion legislation in a debate, Mansharamani answered, "First of all, let me begin by saying I do think the New Hampshire policy is the correct policy that we should have. And I agree with Senator Chuck Morse that we should allow choice, as he has provided, in the first six months, and then a ban thereafter. That is a sound policy. This is an issue that is so divisive across America. And I would tell you, it's divisive among politicians, not among the population. Most of the Granite State families I've talked to, the Granite State women and and Granite State families in total suggest that they agree with the policy we have here in New Hampshire. Now, when it comes to federal legislation thereof, I wouldn't be comfortable if legislation was about to impose a difference on New Hampshire families. I would protect New Hampshire's perspective, so I am happy to protect, even if it does require at the federal level the protection of the New Hampshire law. The New Hampshire law is an appropriate law. It's one that meets the needs of most of the families. It's not perfect, but it's good. And it actually moves us forward."
When specifically asked, "Let's just say New Hampshire's abortion ban, 24 weeks, comes to the floor of the Senate. Are you voting yes or no?" Mansharamani answered, "I would vote yes in favor of the ban, only if it was accompanied by also a guarantee of choice for the first six months."
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Do you support increasing military aid to Taiwan?
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"We need to pursue an 'all-of-the-above' energy policy that takes advantage of our country's natural resources. We simply should be not be beholden to our enemies for the energy that powers our economy."No Response
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Should military aid to Israel include a requirement that Israel take certain actions to reduce civilian casualties?
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Should the government legalize marijuana at the federal level?
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Should the federal government reform Social Security by requiring means testing?
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Should the federal government amend the Affordable Care Act/"Obamacare" by automatically enrolling every citizen in Medicare, replacing most private insurance?
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Should the federal government amend the Affordable Care Act/"Obamacare" by allowing citizens to opt into Medicare if they so choose?
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"We should continue to support the Ukrainians, but we should not put boots on the ground. We should give them, with proper oversight, support in the form of military arms and training."
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Do you support increasing federal enforcement of organized retail crime?
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Do you support presidential action to bar asylum-seekers from staying in the United States before their court date?
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Should the federal government privatize some or all of Social Security?
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Should the federal government reform social security by raising the cap on income subject to the Social Security tax?
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Should the federal government reform Social Security by raising the retirement age from today's age of 67?
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Should the federal government combat inflation by raising taxes to reduce the budget deficit?
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Should the federal government combat inflation by repealing or revising the Jones Act to allow more foreign involvement in shipping between U.S. ports?
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Should Congress revise Section 230, a federal law that shields social media companies from lawsuits over content that appears on their platforms?
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Should the federal government combat inflation by supporting further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes?
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Should the federal government tax carbon emissions?
