Matt Erickson's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
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Matt Erickson 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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- “Everyone should own a gun for self-defense and to keep government from becoming repressive.” (votesmart.org)
- “What Would J.F.K. Do? Answer: NOT be a PC gun-grabber that hates Republicans more than ISIS. The Democrat establishment is sick!” (votesmart.org)
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- “A nation is defined by its borders. We decide when to open the doors of our homes. We expect that our ways be respected. The same goes for the nation. Mexico and Saudi Arabia don't tolerate it. Neither should we. The illegals are going back and the refugees will NOT come in. The Syrians can go to Saudi Arabia. The Saudis have plenty of money to buy our politicians, so they can afford to help their neighbors.“ (votesmart.org)
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- “Matthew Erickson believes we need to support future President Trump and destroy our enemies. Strength is something our enemies understand. We need a military so big and powerful, no one on Earth will dare test us. While some in this race talk a good game, only Matt Erickson will bring a military background to the halls of Congress and have the intestinal fortitude needed to stare our enemies in the eyes. We need leadership and strength, not talking heads and weaklings.” (votesmart.org)
- “Washington needs to uphold its end of the social contract with the American people. We need to put these funds in a lockbox and take care of the Seniors who BUILT this Country!” (votesmart.org)
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