Dwayne Buckner's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
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Dwayne Buckner did not 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
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- "I believe life begins at conception, and the unborn have a right to life. The issue of abortion belongs within the purview of the states and not the federal government. Only in the instances of rape, incest, life of the mother or the child has lethal anomalies incompatible with life are circumstances where I believe ending the life of the unborn could be legally justifiable." (dukebuckner.com)
- "I believe most people want to work. However, some donât because if they make too much money, they will lose their government benefits. Therefore, I support increasing the amount a person can make and still be eligible to receive Social Security Disability benefits. In addition, we must reduce the corporate tax rate to incentivize businesses to expand and hire more people. Furthermore, individuals who have committed crimes and have paid their debt to society deserve a "second chance" to get a good paying job and or obtain a license to do certain types of work. We should reward businesses with a lower tax rate who hire individuals who have a prior felony conviction. Last, I believe small businesses are the backbone of our economy. However, buildings in downtowns across the district that were once thriving with businesses lie vacant and in disrepair. The cost to renovate the building and bring it up to code is too high so the building becomes dilapidated. We must incentivize investments in our downtowns so that thriving new businesses that employ people can operate there." (dukebuckner.com)
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- "The proliferation of nuclear weapons is the greatest threat to our national security. The United States must be fully committed to making sure that nuclear weapons do not fall into the hands of our enemies. In addition, foreign and domestic terrorism also threatens the security of the United States. We must secure our borders; and increase funding for the Department of Homeland Security to stop acts of terrorism before they happen. Last, gun violence, crime, murders and mass shootings have become too common place in America. Law enforcement agencies are overwhelmed with responsibility." (dukebuckner.com)
- "Therefore, privatizing certain functions of law enforcement will assist agencies in becoming more efficient, provide better service to the people they serve and enhance and improve community relations. To strengthen our nation, we must strengthen our families and encourage two parent homes where both mother and father participate in raising their children within a committed relationship." (dukebuckner.com)
- "The proliferation of nuclear weapons is the greatest threat to our national security. The United States must be fully committed to making sure that nuclear weapons do not fall into the hands of our enemies. In addition, foreign and domestic terrorism also threatens the security of the United States. We must secure our borders; and increase funding for the Department of Homeland Security to stop acts of terrorism before they happen. Last, gun violence, crime, murders and mass shootings have become too common place in America. Law enforcement agencies are overwhelmed with responsibility." (dukebuckner.com)
- "Prices have increased a lot especially for food, gas, medicine, housing and utilities because of inflation. To lower inflation, we must first get our nation out of debt. Currently the national debt is 33 trillion dollars. Second, the government needs to cut back on spending so much and reduce taxes and burdensome regulations that are driving up the cost of goods. Third, we must encourage entrepreneurship and provide access to capital so we can manufacture and produce more of our goods here at home. By doing this we will be less dependent on foreign countries for the things we need and more of our products will proudly display "Made in America."' (dukebuckner.com)
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- "Prices have increased a lot especially for food, gas, medicine, housing and utilities because of inflation. To lower inflation, we must first get our nation out of debt. Currently the national debt is 33 trillion dollars. Second, the government needs to cut back on spending so much and reduce taxes and burdensome regulations that are driving up the cost of goods. Third, we must encourage entrepreneurship and provide access to capital so we can manufacture and produce more of our goods here at home. By doing this we will be less dependent on foreign countries for the things we need and more of our products will proudly display "Made in America."' (dukebuckner.com)
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- "Secure our borders and restore sovereignty." (dukebuckner.com)
- "The proliferation of nuclear weapons is the greatest threat to our national security. The United States must be fully committed to making sure that nuclear weapons do not fall into the hands of our enemies. In addition, foreign and domestic terrorism also threatens the security of the United States. We must secure our borders; and increase funding for the Department of Homeland Security to stop acts of terrorism before they happen. Last, gun violence, crime, murders and mass shootings have become too common place in America. Law enforcement agencies are overwhelmed with responsibility." (dukebuckner.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
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