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Jerry Leidecker's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Jerry Leidecker 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.

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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.

  • Jerry Leidecker. Jerry Leidecker American Independent Party Candidate for U.S.Representative 3rd Congressional District. 17 April 2010. "Pro-Life, Traditional Marriage and Family." (constitutionpartyca.org)
  • Jerry Leidecker. Issue Position: Right to Life. "Fully protect the right to life of the innocent unborn." (votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Jerry Leidecker. 2010. Liberty Central: QUESTIONNAIRE FOR 2010 CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES. Responded "No. We must stop the international bankers of Wall Street and their corporations from robbing us blind" to the question "Are there any circumstances under which you would vote for a program similar to TARP or other federal bailouts?" (libertycentral.s3.amazonaws.com)
  • Jerry Leidecker. Issue Position: Spending. "Stop reckless spending, including foreign aid, and take care of America's domestic needs." (votesmart.org)
  • Jerry Leidecker. Jerry Leidecker American Independent Party Candidate for U.S.Representative 3rd Congressional District. 17 April 2010. "Pro-Viable form of Social Security." (constitutionpartyca.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Jerry Leidecker. 2010. Liberty Central: QUESTIONNAIRE FOR 2010 CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES. Responded "No! Our Constitution should be applied as it was intended not used for subversive intent" to the question "Should Congress continue to use the "general welfare" clause (Art. I, Sec. 8) to regulate aspects of our lives, such as agriculture and education, that are traditionally under the authority of the private sector, state, and local government?" (libertycentral.s3.amazonaws.com)
  • Jerry Leidecker. Jerry Leidecker American Independent Party Candidate for U.S.Representative 3rd Congressional District. 17 April 2010. "Pro-Educational Standards. Pro-Private and Home Schooling." (constitutionpartyca.org)
  • Jerry Leidecker. Issue Position: Education. "Support high standards in education, including school vouchers, private schools and home schooling." (votesmart.org)
  • Jerry Leidecker. 2010. Liberty Central: QUESTIONNAIRE FOR 2010 CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES. Responded "Yes, I think this is another vehicle to de-construct America" to the question "Do you oppose government regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?" (libertycentral.s3.amazonaws.com)
  • Jerry Leidecker. Issue Position: Energy. "Encourage revitalized domestic oil production, alternative fuels production and alternative power source generation." (votesmart.org)
  • Jerry Leidecker. Jerry Leidecker American Independent Party Candidate for U.S.Representative 3rd Congressional District. 17 April 2010. "Pro-Gun Ownership." (constitutionpartyca.org)
  • Jerry Leidecker. Issue Position: Second Amendment Rights. "Defend Second Amendment Rights." (votesmart.org)
  • Jerry Leidecker. 2010. Liberty Central: QUESTIONNAIRE FOR 2010 CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES. Responded "Yes! I think this is all about control of people not about care for people" to the question "Would you support repealing the Obama Health Care Bill, including the individual mandate?" (libertycentral.s3.amazonaws.com)
  • Jerry Leidecker. Issue Position: Border Security. "Totally and Completely Secure Our Nations Borders." (votesmart.org)
  • Jerry Leidecker. 2010. Liberty Central: QUESTIONNAIRE FOR 2010 CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES. Responded "I think the whole affair is fradulent and unless we elect honest leaders and educate ourselves we will continue to be duped" to the question "Does the War on Terror demand more of a military response or a law enforcement response?" (libertycentral.s3.amazonaws.com)
  • Jerry Leidecker. Jerry Leidecker American Independent Party Candidate for U.S.Representative 3rd Congressional District. 17 April 2010. "I am Pro-Military but Anti-Undeclared Wars promoting Corporate interests." (constitutionpartyca.org)
  • Jerry Leidecker. Issue Position: Undeclared Wars. "Stop undeclared wars which are daily costing American lives and billions of tax dollars." (votesmart.org)
  • Jerry Leidecker. Jerry Leidecker American Independent Party Candidate for U.S.Representative 3rd Congressional District. 17 April 2010. "Pro-Life, Traditional Marriage and Family." (constitutionpartyca.org)
  • Jerry Leidecker. Issue Position: Marriage. "Uphold traditional marriage and family values." (votesmart.org)

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