Larry Wilske's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
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Larry Wilske has refused to provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2014 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests.
Issue Positions
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- "Escalation of taxation has never helped bolster an economy because it takes away from private investment and job creation. The net effect is an increased burden on businesses, and consequently, less jobs available for working families. America only prospers when the government lives within its means and fosters a non-crippling regulatory environment. Our country will only survive with a free market economy, where businesses can invest in employees and create jobs. Working families and business owners go hand in hand. Let's create economic opportunities that increase the standard of living for all citizens.We also need balanced budgets, so the federal government doesn't spend more than it takes in. It's not a revenue problem -- it's a spending problem. Being a good steward of the tax dollar means nothing short of balancing the national checkbook (budget) and keeping the government moving forward. If Congress cannot agree on a sound, principled budget they should lead first and foremost give up their pay, allowances and benefits in order to lead by example. As your representative I will always say "no' to bailouts. We also need to reform taxes by reducing the 75,000 current tax codes and allow for a fair, all-inclusive taxation system that gives ALL Americans ownership of our government." (votesmart.org)
- "We also need balanced budgets, so the federal government doesn't spend more than it takes in. It's not a revenue problem -- it's a spending problem. Being a good steward of the tax dollar means nothing short of balancing the national checkbook (budget) and keeping the government moving forward. If Congress cannot agree on a sound, principled budget they should lead first and foremost give up their pay, allowances and benefits in order to lead by example. As your representative I will always say "no' to bailouts." (votesmart.org)
- "A distant Washington bureaucracy should not govern communities. The Tenth Amendment clearly states, "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people." We need to reinvigorate this principle. Local and state governments should be reinvested with many of the powers and responsibilities that were designed into our system of government by the founding fathers. The federal government should focus on the protection of individual liberties and provide governance according to the Constitution, with all 50 states following suit." (votesmart.org)
- "Americans should say yes to any and all viable alternative energy sources as explored by entrepreneurs. By lifting restrictions for domestic energy resources, we can keep prices down and contribute to energy independence - a significant consideration for national security. The Department of Energy (DOE) was created in the 1970s as a means to reduce our dependency on foreign oil. The DOE has fallen short of that goal and it's time we cut our losses and transition those DOE jobs to the private sector. However, we should maintain federal governance regarding the taxation of a potential carbon footprint, known as "Cap & Trade.' This tax based on the global warming scare should be curtailed by federal legislation, thus allowing private energy providers to thrive as job creators and innovators for the industry. All alternative energy sources should be explored and made available, with the market dictating the most viable options." (votesmart.org)
- "However, we should maintain federal governance regarding the taxation of a potential carbon footprint, known as "Cap & Trade.' This tax based on the global warming scare should be curtailed by federal legislation, thus allowing private energy providers to thrive as job creators and innovators for the industry. All alternative energy sources should be explored and made available, with the market dictating the most viable options." (votesmart.org)
- Endorsed by NRA (www.wilskeforcongress.com)
- "The entire country is reeling from the (un) Affordable Care Act known as ObamaCare. The will of the people was for "access" to reasonable health care - not a complete government takeover that takes personal health care decisions out of the hands of individual patients. Small businesses are reeling from the impact of this legislation, which makes it cost-prohibitive for them to hire full-time employees. The Affordable Care Act will have a negative impact for generations to come, from the overwhelming deficit cost, to the creation (appointment) of panels that will determine care based on age, cost, and most likely political alignment.We absolutely must address the reality that millions of people do not have insurance, either due to their economic state of affairs, pre-existing conditions, or the fact that they simply did not want or need it. However, the solution is not ObamaCare. Let's address the problem sets at hand and nothing more. In the big picture, the best long-term strategy for healthcare is job creation and education. In the near term, we must immediately work toward a viable replacement that allows the free market to solve health care challenges and provide affordable options for all Americans." (votesmart.org)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
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- "Terrorism is a real and constant threat that is not going away - we cannot ever allow our borders to be breached and attacked. As part of the balanced budget amendment, I propose our military budget return to our historical norm of half of all revenues collected." (votesmart.org)
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