Darin Patrick Griesey's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
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Issue Positions
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- "The GOP has been fooling voters with the promise of criminalized abortion for decades. It's a lie and we know it. Time to promote policies that reduce unwanted pregnancies, keep women out of poverty if they choose to have a baby, and help low income children excel. #time4change" (www.facebook.com)
- "In 2000, the US was on the short track to becoming a solvent nation. But flash forward 18 years, 3 tax cuts, continued deregulation, and we are now 20 Trillion in debt. No more talk of tax cuts. Can we finally begin the grownup discussion on gov. revenues. #NewEconomy #TaxReform" (www.facebook.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
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- "In 2000, the US was on the short track to becoming a solvent nation. But flash forward 18 years, 3 tax cuts, continued deregulation, and we are now 20 Trillion in debt. No more talk of tax cuts. Can we finally begin the grownup discussion on gov. revenues. #NewEconomy #TaxReform" (www.facebook.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- "Mr Griesey, who has been advocating on behalf of renewable energy for over 20 years, was quick to remark the 4th district is already embracing a sustainable future." (votesmart.org)
- "Mr Griesey, who has been advocating on behalf of renewable energy for over 20 years, was quick to remark the 4th district is already embracing a sustainable future." (www.facebook.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- "On the Topic of Healthcare, Mr. Griesey supports the movement towards a universal based healthcare system." (www.facebook.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.
- 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-choice | Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation? | ||
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| This question is used divide the electorate. Americans support the protection of life, and will go to great lengths to preserve the life's of children, adults, and the elderly. Or the lives of Black, White, or Brown. Others Americans work diligently to protect the lives of animals and the earth. And lets never forget the thousands of Americans that have sacrificed their lives in War to protect life of others. It is time for a serious discussion about life, peace, and mutual edification. All earthly life should be important in the minds of America, from the beginning to the end. | |||
| Yes | 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? | ||
| 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? | ||
| No | Do you support lowering corporate taxes as a means of promoting economic growth? | ||
| 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? | ||
| I support incentivizing consumers and business to embrace renewable energy/reuse/recycle/closed loop production. And/or the removal of all tax incentives to the oil and gas industry to create a more even playing field for new capital investment in energy markets and products. | |||
| Yes | Do you generally support gun-control legislation? | ||
| I am a life long hunter that received his first gun at age 10, and see no problem with expanding background checks, raising purchase ages, or requiring additional testing to obtain a carry permit. Respect for human life, an understanding of the firearm, and mental competence should be at the center of all national discussion on guns. | |||
| No | Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")? | ||
| I support the movement to a Universal / Medicare for all system | |||
| No | Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border? | ||
| No | Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship? | ||
| 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? | ||
| 1)Amend the Constitution to Limit the Terms of Congress. US House and Senate 2)Amend the Constitution to Further Define the Office of the President 3)Universal Healthcare- Underwritten by a National Payroll Deduction, a Corporate Tax, and a Transfer Fee on all US Financial Network transactions. All additional revenues obtained from these new sources will be used to reduce the nations debt. |
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