Jeff Doctor's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
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Jeff Doctor 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
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- Jeff Doctor. Issue Position: Education. "The 'No Child Left Behind' act has serious flaws that forces teachers to 'teach for the test.' I believe that 'No Child Left Behind' needs to be properly funded or replaced by a better system that allows funds to be better used for classrooms and teachers instead of educational bureaucracy." (votesmart.org)
- Jeff Doctor. Issue Position: Environment. "Climate change is a daunting issue, one that will surely be around for generations to come. Members of Congress have the important responsibility of coming up with legislation that will directly impact the environment and how America is seen when it comes to addressing climate change. When elected, I will be fully supportive of any plan that will help America reduce or eliminate our dependence on foreign oil. Additionally, not enough resources have been invested in the development of alternative energy technologies. As a country, we need to give incentives to those companies that are leaders in clean energy solutions. As a district, we need to reduce our carbon emissions and improve our energy efficiency. I am a strong supporter of the President's plan to significantly improve the amount of renewable energy our country generates by 2025." (votesmart.org)
- Gun Owners of America. 2010. "In 2010 Gun Owners of America - Candidate Ratings gave Doctor a grade of F." (votesmart.org)
- Jeff Doctor. Issue Position: Second Amendment. "As a long time hunter, I firmly support every American's right to bear arms. I understand that in North Carolina, hunting is a popular sport. When elected, I will always defend American's rights to bear arms, and oppose laws that will or can affect this right for Americans." (votesmart.org)
- Jeff Doctor. Issue Position: Health Care. "I believe fundamental reform of our health care system is needed to control health care costs, increase quality and value, and improve access to coverage and care. Comprehensive health care reform must be deficit-neutral. Additionally, I am supportive of health care reform that allows the citizens of the 9th District to keep their current health care provider or choose a provider all while maintaining competition within the marketplace. [?] We need to focus on reform that lowers health care costs and covers all Americans." (votesmart.org)
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