Russ Monchil's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
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Russ Monchil has refused to provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2016 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart and voters like you.
Issue Positions
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- "I am pro-choice but also support States Rights!" (votesmart.org)
- Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation? "Pro-choice" (votesmart.org)
- "I support lower taxes for businesses that keep jobs in the USA and employ American citizens." (votesmart.org)
- Signed a pledge stating "[...] I will sponsor legislation to eliminate the federal income tax, cut federal spending to the 1998 level ($1.65 trillion), and get the IRS off the backs of taxpayers." (votesmart.org)
- "End the war on drugs and treat it as a health issue based on science, reason and compassion. Let states decide whether to decriminalize or tax and regulate marijuana. Medical Marijuana and personal use within one's own home should be a freedom bestowed upon all Americans without government intrusion. This right should be protected under personal sovereignty, property rights and the 4th Amendment in the Bill of Rights. We are 5% of the worlds population and yet we incarcerate 25% of the worlds prisoners. We are the prison nation thanks to our prohibition policies. It is time to end the insanity! For more information on this issue please visit the Drug Policy Alliance, Marijuana Policy Project, American Civil Liberties Unioin" (votesmart.org)
- "I support legalizing, taxing and regulating marijuana and hemp. This is revenue that can be used for hospitals, health care, schools, parks, roads etc. This is money that can go to good use instead of going to drug cartels. I am against any other form of tax increase. For more information on this issue please visit Show-Me Cannabis." (votesmart.org)
- Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth? "No" (votesmart.org)
- Signed a pledge stating :"If elected, I will sponsor legislation to eliminate the federal income tax, cut federal spending to the 1998 level ($1.65 trillion), and get the IRS off the backs of taxpayers." (votesmart.org)
- "I support lower taxes for businesses that keep jobs in the USA and employ American citizens." (votesmart.org)
- Signed a pledge stating "[...] I will sponsor legislation to eliminate the federal income tax, cut federal spending to the 1998 level ($1.65 trillion), and get the IRS off the backs of taxpayers." (votesmart.org)
- Do you support requiring states to implement education reforms in order to be eligible for competitive federal grants? "No" (votesmart.org)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- "I support preserving the natural environment for future generations using common sense solutions and science based in fact and not political maneuvering." (votesmart.org)
- "I support preserving the natural environment for future generations using common sense solutions and science based in fact and not political maneuvering." (votesmart.org)
- Rated 90% by Gun Owners of America (votesmart.org)
- "I support the 2nd Amendment 100%! Individuals should have the right to own firearms without compromise. I am a life member of Gun Owners of America." (votesmart.org)
- Do you support restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns? "No" (votesmart.org)
- Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act? "Yes" (votesmart.org)
- "I support amnesty!" (votesmart.org)
- Do you support requiring illegal immigrants to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship? "No" (votesmart.org)
- Do you support same-sex marriage? "Yes" (votesmart.org)
- "The United States must protect the Republic. We must keep our commitments to our veterans. We must stop nation building and stop being an empire that uses force to command change around the globe. We must stop being the worlds police. We make more enemies than friends with this policy." (votesmart.org)
- "We need to come to a solution to strengthen Social Security and make sure that it is funded, so that people who have paid in will have it in the future. Furthermore, all workers coming in to the work force must be given a choice to pay into Social Security, a private system, or opt out entirely." (votesmart.org)
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-choice | Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation? | ||
| I am pro-choice but also support States Rights! | |||
| No | Do you support United States' combat operations in Afghanistan? | ||
| Yes | Do you support a timetable for withdrawal from Afghanistan? | ||
| We need to leave as soon as possible. | |||
Indicate which proposals you support (if any) for balancing the federal budget.In order to balance the budget,
| Yes | do you support reducing defense spending? | ||
| No | do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket? | ||
| Yes | do you support reducing Medicaid spending? | ||
| Yes | do you support reducing Medicare spending? | ||
| Yes | Is balancing the budget a legislative priority? | ||
| I support cutting government across the board. | |||
| 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 providing tax incentives to businesses for the purpose of job creation? | ||
| No | Do you support spending on infrastructure projects for the purpose of job creation? | ||
| Yes | Do you support the temporary extension of unemployment benefits? | ||
| Yes | Do you support the 2010 temporary extension of tax relief? | ||
| No | Do you support requiring states to implement education reforms in order to be eligible for competitive federal grants? | ||
| Do you believe that human activity is contributing to climate change? | |||
| Unknown Position | Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions? | ||
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| Not sure (to both questions in this section). | |||
| Yes | Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act? | ||
| No | Should individuals be required to purchase health insurance, as mandated in the 2010 Affordable Care Act? | ||
| No | Do you support requiring illegal immigrants to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship? | ||
| Yes | Do you support allowing illegal immigrants, who were brought to the United States as minors, to pursue citizenship without returning to their country of origin? | ||
| No | Do you support the enforcement of federal immigration law by state and local police? | ||
| I support amnesty! | |||
| Yes | Do you support same-sex marriage? | ||
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| I believe the government should be out of the marriage business. That goes for everyone. | |||
| No | Do you support targeting suspected terrorists outside of official theaters of conflict? | ||
| No | Should the U.S use military force in order to prevent Iran from possessing a nuclear weapon? | ||
| Yes | Do you support allowing individuals to divert a portion of their Social Security taxes into personal retirement accounts? | ||
| I believe in choice. | |||
SpendingIndicate what federal spending levels (#1-6) you support for the following general categories. Select one number per category; you can use a number more than once.TaxesIndicate what federal tax levels (#1-6) you support for the following general categories. Select one number per category; you can use a number more than once.
| Greatly Decrease | a) Agriculture | ||
| Greatly Decrease | b) Arts | ||
| Greatly Decrease | c) Defense | ||
| Slightly Decrease | d) Education | ||
| Slightly Decrease | e) Environment | ||
| Eliminate | f) Homeland Security | ||
| Eliminate | g) International aid | ||
| Maintain Status | h) Medical Research | ||
| Maintain Status | i) Scientific Research | ||
| Greatly Decrease | j) Space exploration | ||
| Greatly Decrease | k) United Nations | ||
| Eliminate | l) Welfare | ||
| Eliminate | m) Other or expanded categories | ||
| Eliminate | a) Capital gains taxes | ||
| Eliminate | b) Corporate taxes | ||
| Slightly Decrease | c) Excise taxes (alcohol) | ||
| Slightly Decrease | d) Excise taxes (cigarettes) | ||
| Slightly Decrease | e) Excise taxes (transportation fuel) | ||
| Eliminate | f) Income taxes (low-income families) | ||
| Greatly Decrease | g) Income taxes (middle-income families) | ||
| Greatly Decrease | h) Income taxes (high-income families) | ||
| Eliminate | i) Inheritance taxes | ||
| Greatly Decrease | j) Payroll taxes | ||
| Eliminate | k) Other or expanded categories | ||
| End war on drugs. | |||
| DEA Funding | |||
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