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Christian Castelli's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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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.

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  • "Democrats in Congress keep spending money we don’t have – making our economy worse. I am committed to stopping reckless government spending that is causing runaway inflation and I will never vote to increase taxes." (x.com)
  • "Our national debt is an astronomical 34 TRILLION DOLLARS. Fiscal responsibility is fundamental to a strong economy and prosperity. I support a Balanced Budget Amendment and single focus spending bills. I will stop reckless government spending, cut taxes, and eliminate burdensome regulations hurting growth and innovation. And, I will support policies that help families and businesses prosper." (castellifornc.com)
  • "We need leaders to: Cut taxes, not raise them" (x.com)
  • "Democrats in Congress keep spending money we don’t have – making our economy worse. I am committed to stopping reckless government spending that is causing runaway inflation and I will never vote to increase taxes." (x.com)
  • "Our national debt is an astronomical 34 TRILLION DOLLARS. Fiscal responsibility is fundamental to a strong economy and prosperity. I support a Balanced Budget Amendment and single focus spending bills. I will stop reckless government spending, cut taxes, and eliminate burdensome regulations hurting growth and innovation. And, I will support policies that help families and businesses prosper." (castellifornc.com)
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  • "Concern about the rising tide of crime is palpable throughout the nation, and North Carolina is no exception. As a resident, I firmly believe in the necessity of fully funding our police departments and protecting qualified immunity to ensure the safety and security of our communities. It’s imperative that we have the resources to address criminal activities swiftly and justly. Those who break the law should face the appropriate consequences and serve their time in jail. Ensuring a robust and well-supported law enforcement presence is essential for the well-being of all North Carolinians." (castellifornc.com)
  • "I will always stand with law enforcement and support keeping North Carolina safe." (x.com)
  • "I'm proud to receive the endorsement of the Greensboro Police Officers Association! I will always stand with law enforcement to keep our communities safe. #BackTheBlue" (x.com)
  • "American exceptionalism is real and an envy of the world. Our men and women in uniform are the strongest, best trained, and most experienced military in the history of the world. We should always project strength and leadership on the world stage. I will ensure America’s interests are placed before our adversaries, support our allies in their time of need, and demand our military is equipped with the best training and resources available. Furthermore, I will oppose costly non-essential initiatives that weaken our military, such as SEG and DEI. Our freedom is vulnerable." (castellifornc.com)
  • "Democrats in Congress keep spending money we don’t have – making our economy worse. I am committed to stopping reckless government spending that is causing runaway inflation and I will never vote to increase taxes." (x.com)
  • "Our national debt is an astronomical 34 TRILLION DOLLARS. Fiscal responsibility is fundamental to a strong economy and prosperity. I support a Balanced Budget Amendment and single focus spending bills. I will stop reckless government spending, cut taxes, and eliminate burdensome regulations hurting growth and innovation. And, I will support policies that help families and businesses prosper." (castellifornc.com)
  • "Stop wasteful spending that drives inflation" (x.com)
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  • "I'm ready to fight for you: stop the inflation-causing wasteful spending & make America energy independent to lower gas prices." (x.com)
  • "Inflation and high grocery prices are crushing North Carolina families. But what do the career politicians do? They just keep spending and taxing, sending prices even higher. I will always fight for your family and sponsor the Balanced Budget Amendment to #StopWastefulSpending" (x.com)
  • "Stop wasteful spending that drives inflation" (x.com)
  • "The student loan program is predatory lending. The answer is NOT to shift the cost to people who didn’t fall for it." (x.com)
  • "You want free college? Enlist in the military and serve your country in uniform. Otherwise, hard-working Americans should not be forced to pay for college loans people knew they had to repay. Democrats are making inflation worse. Time for a Republican Congress!" (x.com)
  • "Don’t let Democrats fool you. They are the ones seeking to take away democratic elections. Voters deserve better. #ElectionIntegrity" (x.com)
  • "America’s energy policy is a critical national security priority. The United States must be energy independent, and stop importing oil from our enemies like Venezuela and allowing Russia to determine the cost of putting gas in our cars and heating our homes. I will support permitting the finish of the Keystone Pipeline and others, increasing domestic oil and gas production, and replenishing our Strategic Oil Reserve that Biden has drained for purely political purposes" (castellifornc.com)
  • "Those who are concerned about "sports washing" need to support American energy independence and get real about so-called "green energy" viability. If you want choices: cheap, reliable energy gives you choices." (x.com)
  • "America’s energy policy is a critical national security priority. The United States must be energy independent, and stop importing oil from our enemies like Venezuela and allowing Russia to determine the cost of putting gas in our cars and heating our homes. I will support permitting the finish of the Keystone Pipeline and others, increasing domestic oil and gas production, and replenishing our Strategic Oil Reserve that Biden has drained for purely political purposes" (castellifornc.com)
  • "I am honored to receive an Aq rating, the highest rating a candidate can receive, from the NRA. As a Soldier, sportsman, and Life-Member of the NRA, I will always support and defend your right to gun ownership. Stand with me on May 17th for your 2nd Amendment rights!" (x.com)
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  • "Border security is national security. Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress have failed at both. Send a Green Beret to Congress to secure the border and keep our nation safe!" (x.com)
  • "I’m running for Congress to fight for you. Opportunity & freedom are under attack from the Democrats. I’m ready to fight back: stop the wasteful spending, secure the border, expand education freedom, & stand with law enforcement. America is worth fighting for!" (x.com)
  • "Our border is unsecured and wide open. Thousands of illegal immigrants, drugs, and weapons breach our border every day. Illicit drugs, like fentanyl, are killing Americans. And human trafficking is a stain on our country. We must secure the border to keep Americans safe. I will make it a priority to finish the wall and give our Border Patrol the resources, boots on the ground, and technology necessary to secure our border." (castellifornc.com)
  • "I will vote for these kinds of policies at the federal level. Sanctuary cities that contribute to the destruction of society will not receive tax dollars while flaunting our laws." (x.com)
  • "Our border is unsecured and wide open. Thousands of illegal immigrants, drugs, and weapons breach our border every day. Illicit drugs, like fentanyl, are killing Americans. And human trafficking is a stain on our country. We must secure the border to keep Americans safe. I will make it a priority to finish the wall and give our Border Patrol the resources, boots on the ground, and technology necessary to secure our border." (castellifornc.com)
  • "Iran continues to threaten the US and our interests. We must take every proactive measure diplomatically and military to protect our interests and our allies." (x.com)
  • "The widespread corruption in #Ukraine has never been more evident than in the procurement of military supplies and equipment. The graft and corruption in Ukraine is so widespread, it is one key reason why Republican support for US spending on the Ukraine war effort is waning. One simple solution to help prevent the mismanagement of resources is the United States standing up a Special Inspector General for Ukraine (SIGU). Similar to the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR). This model exists and we should replicate the solution to promote anti corruption and the efficient use of US dollars in the future ASAP!" (x.com)
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