Douglas Herbert's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
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Douglas Herbert refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2010 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.
Issue Positions
For Presidential and Congressional candidates who refuse to provide voters with their positions, Vote Smart has researched their public records to determine their likely responses. These issue positions are from 2010.
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- Douglas Herbert. Issue Position: Economy. "Despite recent good economic news, we are still in the midst of the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression of the 1930s. I believe that fiscally responsible management is needed while helping those affected by the economic downturn. The government should be investing in both the present and future in order to stabilize and grow our economy. This investment will help lower the burden on middle-class families. * I believe that the housing market must be stabilized by extending the first time homebuyer's tax credit. * There must be greater accountability in the financial services industry. Consumer protection reforms will stop predatory lending and abuses by the mortgage industry and credit card companies. Our way of life has been threatened by the latest economic meltdown, and instead of sitting idly by, members of Congress must take the urgent, necessary steps to prevent this from happening again." (votesmart.org)
- Douglas Herbert. Issue Position: Job Creation. "In Congress, my priority will be on creating jobs and new opportunities for people to help themselves. For example, new businesses can earn payroll tax credits for hiring new employees during their first year of operation. Small business employers should also receive incentives to hire and to rehire workers presently on unemployment. Congress can do more to encourage entrepreneurs to lead the economic recovery. For too long, Wall Street and big banks have been bailed out while we ordinary Americans lose our jobs or struggle to maintain a minimal lifestyle. I will call for an end to tax loopholes for companies that ship jobs overseas and fight for trade deals that protect American jobs and increase our exports. It's time Congress was truly serious about putting hardworking Americans back to work." (votesmart.org)
- Douglas Herbert. Issues. 22 June 2010. "Social Security should not be privatized and handed to Wall St." (www.douglasherbert.org)
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- Douglas Herbert. Issue Position: Education. "I believe a successful education system is one where every student has the opportunity to learn and a chance to prosper in life. * College should be more affordable and accessible. Student loan debt is quickly swallowing up lives and dreams. * We should support, not vilify, hard-working teachers. I support the expansion of Teach for America, which recruits and trains recent college graduates to teach in underprivileged areas. * Tuition repayment programs, coupled with post-grad community service, should be encouraged as a path to increase youth public service and make higher education more affordable. * Technical schools and career education programs should receive better funding, providing resources for students and apprentices learning a trade. Our children must be prepared to compete in the global economy." (votesmart.org)
- Douglas Herbert. Issue Position: Energy. "The BP oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico illustrates how dangerous off-shore drilling is to our environment and our livelihoods. We must decrease our dependence on foreign oil, but we should only consider low-risk options, such as biofuel, solar and wind power. An American strategy to create and implement green solutions to our energy crisis can protect our air, water and land while also creating jobs, reducing energy costs and eventually driving our economy." (votesmart.org)
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- Douglas Herbert. Issue Position: Healthcare. "The American people deserve a healthcare system that provides quality care while maintaining affordability and accessibility. The best approach is a system that applies more market principles, including transparent information flow and clear competition so the patient (you or me) can make informed decisions about our health care while maintaining financial security. * I also believe in preserving and strengthening Medicare and Social Security. Medicare benefits should not be cut, nor should higher premiums and co-pays be passed on to those who live on a fixed income. * Social Security should not be privatized and handed to Wall St. * COBRA healthcare coverage is essential to the security of the temporarily unemployed and needs to be extended. Like any company, insurance conglomerates should strive to earn profit, but not at the expense and victimization of ordinary Americans. Insurance companies have earned billions of dollars in part by denying working people the coverage that they paid for. Our health coverage should not be denied, disallowed, or negated by insurance companies. This must stop now." (votesmart.org)
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