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Franklin Howard, Jr.'s Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Franklin Howard, Jr. 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.

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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 2016.

  • “We must reform our tax system by reducing taxes on working families […]” (votefrankhoward.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.
  • “We must reform our tax system by reducing taxes on working families […]” (votefrankhoward.com)
  • “Top down, one size fits all bureaucratic interventions, such as Common Core and No Child Left Behind, are not working. […] Altering the funding mechanism by providing 'no strings attached' federal dollars in the form of block grants back to the states would empower local jurisdictions to make improvements based on their individual needs.” (votefrankhoward.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • “Energy independence is a must and free markets will work if we allow them to.” (votefrankhoward.com)
  • “Our energy sector alone could create tens of thousands of new jobs immediately if the government lifted unnecessary burdens and regulations.” (votefrankhoward.com)
  • “I am pro-life, a strong supporter of the Second Amendment […].” (www.facebook.com)
  • “Frank supports the full repeal of Obamacare […]” (votefrankhoward.com)
  • “I am pro-life, a strong supporter of the Second Amendment, have signed a pledge to repeal Obamacare[...].” (www.facebook.com)
  • “Frank believes in Legal Immigration and is opposed to amnesty for illegal immigrants. He feels we must secure our borders and enforce our immigration laws.” (votefrankhoward.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.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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