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Corky Messner's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Corky Messner has failed to provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2020 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart and voters like you.

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Issue Positions

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  • "Corky Messner is a pro-life candidate. He believes that life begins at conception and that Congress has a responsibility to fight for those who cannot fight for themselves." (www.corkyforsenate.com)
  • "A Messner Minute: Everybody is entitled to receive healthcare, including babies born alive after an abortion. But @JeanneShaheen voted NO to providing critical care to them. I support the women of the pro-life movement & these babies." (twitter.com)
  • "Unlike Senator Shaheen, Corky holds the reasonable approach of supporting increased funding for adoption services and eliminating federal funding for abortion providers, while ensuring that women have access to the healthcare they need. He supports the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (the 20-week or 5-month ban), Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance Policy (formerly the Mexico City Policy) and believes that the Hyde Amendment should be made permanent." (corkyforsenate.com)
  • "Corky believes strongly in individual liberty, economic freedom, low taxes and free market capitalism. He believes the best way the government can help our economy is to get out of the way." (corkyforsenate.com)
  • "We don’t have to look further than the Covid-19 Pandemic to understand just how important fiscal responsibility is in federal budgeting. When times are good, we have to hold the line on spending so we have the flexibility to react when times are not so good. Our huge national debt threatens the country’s prosperity, national security and future generations. Yet the career politicians in Washington, like Jeanne Shaheen, seem incapable of saying "no" to liberal special interest spending. In building his business, Corky has already demonstrated how to successfully balance a budget, manage debt, and prioritize spending." (corkyforsenate.com)
  • "@ewarren, not only is your "Wealth Tax" un-American, but it would ruin our vibrant economy and destroy hard-working Americans’ investments for the future. Stop the war on prosperity!" (twitter.com)
  • "Continue to reduce regulations and provide waivers in Medicare and Medicaid, to help our seniors and individuals with disabilities." (www.corkyforsenate.com)
  • "Corky supports a free-market healthcare system that has seen our nation lead the world in care, innovation, and saving lives." (www.corkyforsenate.com)
  • "So @BernieSanders...You still aren’t saying HOW you are going to pay for your deceptive Medicare for All plan, and all your other big government proposals.Your spending will bankrupt our country. Medicare for All is...Medicare for None." (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Look at what happened to Sen. Tim Scott's police reform bill, legislation that was NOT debated because he has an R next to his name. How are we going to get through this crisis if we all can't talk openly and honestly about the issues and possible solutions?" (twitter.com)
  • "Senator Jeanne Shaheen voted against incentives to police departments to ban chokeholds, allocation of funds for body cameras...and making lynching a federal hate crime. As your U.S. Senator, I will continue to #DefendThePolice." (www.facebook.com)
  • "National security is the first and most important responsibility of our federal government, thus he believes our military must always have the training and equipment necessary to succeed in their missions. However, he understands that America cannot and should not be the world’s policemen." (corkyforsenate.com)
  • "Protect our Nation by strengthening ties with our allies and by investing in a strong national defense complete with the latest military intelligence, technology and equipment." (corkyforsenate.com)
  • "Corky believes strongly in individual liberty, economic freedom, low taxes and free market capitalism. He believes the best way the government can help our economy is to get out of the way." (corkyforsenate.com)
  • "Reduce duplication in Federal Government agencies/programs and wherever possible return the power to our local and state governments." (corkyforsenate.com)
  • "Our $22 trillion national debt threatens our continued prosperity and national security. But yet, the career politicians in Washington seem incapable of saying "no" to liberal special interests. After a decade in the Senate, Jeanne Shaheen has only voted in support of continued deficit spending. Corky built a successful business from scratch, and knows how to balance a budget, manage debt and prioritize spending." (www.corkyforsenate.com)
  • "Support saving measures like the "Penny Plan" and a Balanced Budget Amendment. The United States currently has $24.9 trillion national debt with no cash reserves to respond to a crisis." (www.corkyforsenate.com)
  • "Corky believes strongly in individual liberty, economic freedom, low taxes and free market capitalism. He believes the best way the government can help our economy is to get out of the way." (corkyforsenate.com)
  • "Last night, the Senate failed to pass bipartisan legislation to help small businesses and individuals. This country is in crisis, but career Democrat politicians are putting politics ahead of Granite Staters." (twitter.com)
  • "What @JeanneShaheen didn't tell you about the stimulus bill, is that she delayed its passage by 72 hours. While she was grandstanding for the likes of @SpeakerPelosi and party bosses, delaying the vote, Granite Staters were hurting." (twitter.com)
  • "THANK YOU @NHBANKERS and all NH banks working hard w/ small businesses to process applications for #PPPloans. In < a week, these banks have accomplished so much! Add’l #PPP funding is needed NOW, but D.C. @JeanneShaheen and her Dem friends are obstructing..." (twitter.com)
  • "New Hampshire, not Washington politicians should decide what is in the best interest of our students – so they can learn here, grow here, work here and stay here. Corky will stand against Washington mandates that take control and choices away from our parents and communities." (www.corkyforsenate.com)
  • "Corky opposes Washington mandates that take control and choices away from parents and local communities. He believes each child should have access to the education that best supports his or her academic success and it should be up to the family to make these important decisions. Families need educational choice – public schools, home school, charter and private schools." (corkyforsenate.com)
  • "Americans want their JOBS, not the Green New Deal or government welfare." (twitter.com)
  • "Ensure America remains responsibly energy independent and strengthen our supply chains so we are not dependent on foreign countries like China." (www.corkyforsenate.com)
  • "Americans want their JOBS, not the Green New Deal or government welfare." (twitter.com)
  • "Corky believes in the right to bear arms, envisioned by our Founders and protected by our Constitution." (www.corkyforsenate.com)
  • "I am a STRONG DEFENDER of the right to keep & bear arms, envisioned by our Founders, & protected by our Constitution. I am proud to have the support of the National Association for Gun Rights & many #2A supporters across NH." (twitter.com)
  • "Stand-up to the attack and erosion of our liberties provided to us under the Constitution, especially attempts to weaken our First and Second Amendment Rights." (www.corkyforsenate.com)
  • "The "mandatory buy-back" of guns that @BetoORourke is pushing is outrageous...We have a crime problem. We have a mental health problem. Guns are NOT the problem." (twitter.com)
  • "He will stand against the socialist system supported by so many Washington D.C. Democrats. Corky supports care for those with pre-existing conditions and permitting young people to remain on their family’s health insurance plans, but does not think the status quo helps Granite Staters." (corkyforsenate.com)
  • "Our families (and the small businesses they work in) are drowning in the costs of health insurance. Corky supports the free-market healthcare system that has seen our nation lead the world in care and life-saving innovations." (corkyforsenate.com)
  • "So TODAY, @JeanneShaheen told Granite Staters she’d "fight to protect the ACA," but back in Washington just two years ago she joined with Socialist Sanders to scrap it...Huh?!" (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Strengthen our southern border and all ports of entry to the country." (www.corkyforsenate.com)
  • "The security of our nation and our communities demands that we end the surge of illegal immigration. • Build the wall and stop the flow of illegal drugs" (www.corkyforsenate.com)
  • "The security of our nation and protection of its communities from criminals, drugs and human trafficking, depends upon our willingness to stop illegal immigration and protect our borders." (corkyforsenate.com)
  • "Legal immigration has contributed to the success of this country. Sadly though, our system is broken – delaying those seeking opportunity by following our laws, but rewarding those who break the rules." (corkyforsenate.com)
  • "Recapping @SenatorShaheen’s history w/ the Iran nuclear deal: Shaheen vigorously supported it.Iran deal provided freedom of movement and cash to General #Soleimani." (twitter.com)
  • "U.S. Senate Republican candidate and veteran Bryant "Corky" Messner welcomed news of a U.S.-Taliban peace treaty and planned pull-out of American troops from Afghanistan. ‘I have long argued against the long-term deployment of our troops in Afghanistan, and this treaty hopefully marks the end of what has been America’s longest war,’ says Messner. ‘This peace accord is a major win for the President, for our troops and for the American people. President Trump has my support for such an historic move, but of course, the Taliban must live up to its end of the bargain, and we must closely monitor the situation.’" (corkyforsenate.com)
  • "Thank you @realDonaldTrump for passing the USMCA trade deal! Today marks the day that it officially goes into effect. Because of your leadership on this issue, we have the potential to ADD 588,000 jobs, and grow U.S. GDP by nearly $235 billion!" (twitter.com)
  • "Today was a promising day for the future of America’s trade relationship with China, and all of our partners around the world." (twitter.com)
  • "It’s disappointing @SenatorShaheen was the LAST member of our cong. delegation to sign on to #USMCA. USMCA is a win for NH! @SenatorShaheen only supported the agreement when her @SenateDems friends told her to... Wow." (twitter.com)

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