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Chris Chaffee's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

On The Ballot: Running, Republican for U.S. House (MD) - District 5

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  • "Five things to know about abortion access in Maryland with Roe v. Wade threatened – Baltimore Sun 'God Is Watching. Return the rights back to the unborn."' (twitter.com)
  • "Maryland becoming a abortion state is a act against God . Nobody is saying take rights away from women just return rights to the unborn." (twitter.com)
  • "Murkowski: Leaked opinion on Roe v. Wade ‘rocks my confidence in the court’ | The Hill . Why does she hate America ?? Abortion on demand must end . God is on our side . Primary elections have consequences. New blood ." (twitter.com)
  • "Not Good for Maryland Life !!Maryland Lawmakers Expand Abortion Access, Overriding Governor’s Veto - The New York Times. America we are not taking women’s rights away we are granting our children and out grandchildren their god living right to live ." (twitter.com)
  • "Rebuild social security by charging businesses 10 k for illegals per year ." (twitter.com)
  • "Lawmakers unveil plan to keep Americans from claiming Social Security too early #NewsBreak Vote NEW they mess with social security 2024 search and vote new ." (twitter.com)
  • "Nikki Haley calls for changing retirement age #NewsBreak NO DEAL Goes Out To Politicians who want to sell our Social Security out to illegals. Close the dam border ." (twitter.com)
  • "Get rid of state income tax in Maryland. They just spend it foolishly and the federal government funds it all anyhow." (twitter.com)
  • "In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket? No" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "They only want to destroy your children’s future. Tax Tax Spend and fill their pockets." (twitter.com)
  • "They only want to destroy your children’s future. Tax Tax Spend and fill their pockets." (twitter.com)
  • "Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions? No" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Biden is Bankrupting our children and grandchildren’s future it is our job to fight the beast if we stand together we can win and get our country back . Stop Spending Democrats." (twitter.com)
  • "Democrats Tax Tax Out Of Control spending is going to bury America." (twitter.com)
  • "Republicans should of made the move because it will be much harder game close to Christmas. Stop the wasteful spending is the only answer." (twitter.com)
  • "Stop These EVIL China money makers open your eyes China is building a monster and we will not be able to stop them unless we say No More Spending." (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "America is seeing the Highest inflation that has hit each one of us . It is not time to suck 3.5 trillion out of thin air it is time to Make America Smart and fund Infrastructure to keep the economy rolling . God Bless" (twitter.com)
  • "As our borders are wide open inflation running away with your bank card has food electricity Maryland needs to suspend the gas tax for 60 days." (twitter.com)
  • "Inflation is a tax caused by Democrats. Open up the keystone stop spending our money like drunks ." (twitter.com)
  • "Maryland Needs representation in Washington now is the time . Talk to your friends .I will force lower gas prices by Energy independence .End inflation . Protect our borders. Investigate and find persons behind Covid . Justice For America . Stop Communism in America ." (twitter.com)
  • "Loan forgiveness for student loans seems to be another tax for all Americans ." (twitter.com)
  • "America needs a Election Day not a election month we need voter ID we need borders we need to respect our military an" (twitter.com)
  • "This is not about voting rights this is about Democrats controlling the election outcome whatever means they need to do ." (twitter.com)
  • "We can not have freedom if we do not have election integrity." (twitter.com)
  • "We can turn America into a digital currency country but we can not get voter ID !" (twitter.com)
  • "As Democrats continue to push their agenda on green energy let me tell you Americans it is only costing all of us and Ukraine lives . Vote vote vote republican." (twitter.com)
  • "Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)? No" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I would like Judge Jackson to answer questions on does she believe in green new deal does she drive a car and has she paid for gas tank lately has she bought for food or electricity and how does she think the direction of this country is going under Biden ? Simple question?" (twitter.com)
  • "We need the end this talk on Green energy the only thing Green is how much they are putting in their pockets. Drill refine and pump flood the world with cheap fuel end the war ." (twitter.com)
  • "Stop buying Russia oil . Make America energy independence again. Drill in Western Maryland. Use cove point gas plant to break Russia banks ." (twitter.com)
  • "Only One way out of this mess "Drill Baby Drill"' (twitter.com)
  • "Let America get back to 15 million barrels of oil a day get the Government out of the way drive prices down break Russia and end this funding war ." (twitter.com)
  • "Allow Americans to drill process and pump fuel drive the price down . Russia will back out you take the cash away." (twitter.com)
  • "America you know and I know . Guns do not go off . Get these People help when they cry out and need help . Prayers for Texas." (twitter.com)
  • "As Congress and Senate try to slam through a federal red flag law in one hour I like to say big fat no yes we have a problem with some younger Americans they should not have guns but shouldn’t they also be allowed representation when a accuser accuses them of a crime" (twitter.com)
  • "Do you generally support gun-control legislation? No" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Hagerstown Thank you for making me feel at home and to listen to the gun fire in the background of the gun range was a great way to support our 2nd amendment." (twitter.com)
  • "Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")? Yes" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "It is an American's necessity to have good affordable health care for themselves and their family. It is not the government's job to pay for it." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The magnet of money jobs free healthcare must end . Stop the magnet ." (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border? Yes" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "First SEVEN DAYS STOP THE FUNDS WASTE FRAUD ABUSE STOP PAYING FOR ABORTION STOP FAKE NEWS MAKE AMERICA SAFE AGAIN BUILD THE WALL ." (twitter.com)
  • "Maryland Needs representation in Washington now is the time . Talk to your friends .I will force lower gas prices by Energy independence .End inflation . Protect our borders. Investigate and find persons behind Covid . Justice For America . Stop Communism in America ." (twitter.com)
  • "Nikki Haley calls for changing retirement age #NewsBreak NO DEAL Goes Out To Politicians who want to sell our Social Security out to illegals. Close the dam border ." (twitter.com)
  • "America is tearing herself apart from inside out as the Democrats fly illegals late at night to states giving free housing food and money for votes . This needs to stop ." (twitter.com)
  • "Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship? Yes" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "From thousands of illegals a day coming in America to showing weakness to Russia high prices in oil gas food shortages pandemic still out of control vaccines not working can Biden do much worse interest rates are going to jump stock market hits and housing bubble. Fire Biden!!!!" (twitter.com)
  • "I am for a balanced budget to move America forward but we must stop the illegal immigration law ." (twitter.com)
  • "America must move fast or we will see Ukraine gone forever. Sanctions now ." (twitter.com)
  • "The time for sanctions are before the first shot is fired Ukraine has been asking America for sanctions for 8 years . What have we been waiting for ? One American Life is to much Biden ." (twitter.com)
  • "Too late for sanctions stop buying oil from Russia." (twitter.com)
  • "40 billion money laundering to Ukraine not good for you or Ukrainians . They are buying a war why not negotiate Putin to leave .?" (twitter.com)
  • "Let America get back to 15 million barrels of oil a day get the Government out of the way drive prices down break Russia and end this funding war ." (twitter.com)
  • "Tik Tok is not a good company but I believe using congress to bankrupt than is a very bad idea . What if they did this to Att when they wanted to bust them up or today X" (twitter.com)
This candidate has responded to a Political Courage Test in a previous election. As a continued effort to provide the American public with factual information on candidates running for public office, these archived responses are made available here.
Pro-life Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
No In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?
No In order to balance the budget, do you support reducing defense spending?
We need accountability for our funds spent so we can ensure we get the most bang for our buck.
Yes Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
No Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
Yes Do you support lowering corporate taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
No Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards?
No Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
No Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
No Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
Yes Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?
It is an American's necessity to have good affordable health care for themselves and their family. It is not the government's job to pay for it.
Yes Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border?
Yes Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
There are many exceptions including if they have served in our military they have earned the right for citizenship. Another exception would be if they had contributed to the US Justice department to bring gang members to justice. They would have been putting themselves and their families in harm's way.
No Do you support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes?
America has enough on the market that is considered recreational. We have record numbers of deaths from Alcoholism and cancer from tobacco we do not need to promote another habit forming market. We do not need to make it recreational. States should adopt decriminalizing laws to stop filling our jails with marijuana smokers.
Yes Should the United States use military force in order to prevent governments hostile to the U.S. from possessing a nuclear weapon?
No Do you support increased American intervention in Middle Eastern conflicts beyond air support?
Only if Americans have been threatened including our Embassies
Peace on earth it requires no funding, but a great deal of communication. To continue to enhance our military with the latest in technology and innovation to ensure our safety. This needs to include cyber security, robotic and biological development to included America and the world's food supply and America's power grid. This would paid for by federal and private as would the development. This way the private sector has skin in the game and is not relying on federal money. School Safety should be the priority on our agenda including detectors, safety devices, safety drills and teacher training .

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