Philip Singleton's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
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Philip Singleton has failed to provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2024 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart and voters like you.
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 2024.
- "Life is an inalienable right and one of the few explicit responsibilities of our federal government to protect." (None)
- "We are Godâs craftsmanship, all uniquely created by the Creator of this universe. Thus, all life, at all stages, from conception to natural death, should be respected, valued, and protected." (www.singletonforcongress.com)
- Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation? "Pro-Life" (None)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- "As a state legislator, he sponsored bills such as Save Girlsâ Sports, Constitutional Carry, and the Anti-Sanctuary City Act, even when punished by the establishment for doing so. Philip is a Club for Growth Fellow, was consistently rated as Georgiaâs most conservative legislator and launched the State Freedom Caucus Network." (www.singletonforcongress.com)
- In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket? "No" (None)
- "As a state legislator, he sponsored bills such as Save Girlsâ Sports, Constitutional Carry, and the Anti-Sanctuary City Act, even when punished by the establishment for doing so. Philip is a Club for Growth Fellow, was consistently rated as Georgiaâs most conservative legislator and launched the State Freedom Caucus Network." (www.singletonforcongress.com)
- In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket? "No" (None)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- "American families are struggling to put food on the table, and Washington is to blame. We must stop the ridiculous spending, end the debt crisis, and slash the regulations that are driving up costs on consumers." (www.singletonforcongress.com)
- Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth? "No" (None)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- "I know ZERO people who think more government spending will help solve inflation." (x.com)
- "As Chief of Staff to Marine pilot and ER doctor Congressman Rich McCormick, Philip Singleton is on the battlefield in The Swamp, working to tackle inflation and spur economic growth, finish President Trumpâs border wall, support and fully fund law enforcement, empower parents over teacher unions, and end the indoctrination of students in the classroom." (www.singletonforcongress.com)
- "Joe Biden is just now realizing that printing money causes inflation and inflation means your dollar doesn't go as far. Joe, you dont have to tell companies to "put a stop to Shrinkflation" you just need to stop spending so much money." (x.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- "Fact checker wants you to know that under federal law - without voter ID - illegal aliens canât vote unless they are willing to commit the crime of perjury. Of course, they already committed a crime by crossing the border so I donât know why a second one would deter them." (x.com)
- "Hard truth of the day. If you believe that obtaining a free voter ID is harder for one group of people simply because the color of their skin⦠you are the racist." (x.com)
- Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)? "Yes" (None)
- "Itâs time to bury the Green New Deal and pursue an "all-of-the-above" energy strategy that ensures energy independence and dramatically lowers costs on hardworking families." (www.singletonforcongress.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- "As a state legislator, he sponsored bills such as Save Girlsâ Sports, Constitutional Carry, and the Anti-Sanctuary City Act, even when punished by the establishment for doing so. Philip is a Club for Growth Fellow, was consistently rated as Georgiaâs most conservative legislator and launched the State Freedom Caucus Network." (www.singletonforcongress.com)
- "Our right to keep and bear arms should not be undermined, compromised, nor taken for granted. We must stand firm against the gun grabbers to reject Assault Weapons Bans, Red Flag Laws, and any regulation, rule, or policy that makes it more difficult for law-abiding citizens to exercise their God-given rights." (www.singletonforcongress.com)
- Do you generally support gun-control legislation? "No" (None)
- 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.
- "As Chief of Staff to Marine pilot and ER doctor Congressman Rich McCormick, Philip Singleton is on the battlefield in The Swamp, working to tackle inflation and spur economic growth, finish President Trumpâs border wall, support and fully fund law enforcement, empower parents over teacher unions, and end the indoctrination of students in the classroom." (www.singletonforcongress.com)
- "The border invasion undermines national security, public safety, and our sovereignty. We must lock down the border, finish building President Trumpâs border wall, and support public safety officials as they enforce the rule of law." (www.singletonforcongress.com)
- Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border? "Yes" (None)
- "We must secure our borders AND fix our legal immigration system. No chain migration, no lottery, and no sanctuary cities." (None)
- "As a state legislator, he sponsored bills such as Save Girlsâ Sports, Constitutional Carry, and the Anti-Sanctuary City Act, even when punished by the establishment for doing so. Philip is a Club for Growth Fellow, was consistently rated as Georgiaâs most conservative legislator and launched the State Freedom Caucus Network." (www.singletonforcongress.com)
- "Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?" (None)
- "The Biden Administrationâs failed foreign policy left 13 Americans dead in Afghanistan. We have lost respect on the world stage, and wars in Ukraine and Israel are a direct result of Americaâs perceived weakness. To protect the Homeland and our allies, we must exert strength. We must stand with our friends and make it abundantly clear to our enemies that America doesnât blink or back down." (www.singletonforcongress.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
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? | ||
| Life is an inalienable right and one of the few explicit responsibilities of our federal government to protect. | |||
| No | In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket? | ||
| Yes | In order to balance the budget, do you support reducing defense spending? | ||
| Defense spending and Military spending are not the same. As a combat veteran I can tell the difference and will make sure we support our troops without spending our grandchildren into oblivion. | |||
| Yes | Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions? | ||
| Corporate money is not free speech. | |||
| 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? | ||
| Lower taxes but close the massive loop holes. | |||
| Yes | Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards? | ||
| Education is a local issue. | |||
| Yes | Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)? | ||
| Yes | Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions? | ||
| Yes | Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")? | ||
| We must AT LEAST fix some of the easiest parts of the bill to fix. | |||
| 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? | ||
| We must secure our borders AND fix our legal immigration system. No chain migration, no lottery, and no sanctuary cities. | |||
| No | Do you support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes? | ||
| Definitely for medical purposes. I need more data before I would be willing to fully legalize but I am open to it. Prohibition is a failed policy in American culture. | |||
| No | 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? | ||
| We need to return our military to its National Defense mission and away from its Nation Building mission. | |||
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