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Asa Hutchinson's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Asa Hutchinson 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.

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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.

  • "For decades I have said Roe v. Wade was wrongly decided. Today, the Supreme Court overturned the abortion ruling and returned the issue to the states. Arkansas is a pro-life state, and we are able now to protect life." (x.com)
  • "I have advocated for the reversal of Roe v. Wade all my political career. The leak from someone within the court is reprehensible and should lead to an investigation but I do hope the court returns authority to the states." (x.com)
  • "On the one year anniversary of the Dobbs decision, we are grateful that thousands of precious lives have been protected. As Governor I signed 30 bills into law that protect life & supports new moms and their children. Now, Arkansas is recognized as the most pro-life state." (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "I was joined by members of the Arkansas General Assembly to sign the largest income tax cut in state history today. This historic tax cut puts more money into the pockets of all Arkansas taxpayers and will lead to a brighter future here in the Natural State." (x.com)
  • "Since I became governor in 2015, I’ve worked with the General Assembly to provide over $1 billion in tax cuts to Arkansans. We’ve accomplished this while funding state government, providing teacher salary increases, and ensuring our state has a savings account when we need it." (x.com)
  • "Today I signed SB211 into law, marking a historic shift in AR tax policy. Lowering AR's top marginal rate from 6.9% to 5.9% will make our state more competitive. This also marks the 3rd income-tax cut since 2015, totaling more than $250M & providing tax relief to ALL Arkansans." (x.com)
  • "While Washington debates tax increases, we’re about to cut taxes in Arkansas. With rising inflation and high gas prices, people need financial relief. Today I joined 21 of my fellow governors opposing President Biden’s tax-and-spend legislation." (x.com)
  • "I was joined by members of the Arkansas General Assembly to sign the largest income tax cut in state history today. This historic tax cut puts more money into the pockets of all Arkansas taxpayers and will lead to a brighter future here in the Natural State." (x.com)
  • "Today I signed SB211 into law, marking a historic shift in AR tax policy. Lowering AR's top marginal rate from 6.9% to 5.9% will make our state more competitive. This also marks the 3rd income-tax cut since 2015, totaling more than $250M & providing tax relief to ALL Arkansans." (x.com)
  • "When I was elected in 2014, Arkansas had a 7% top income tax rate. My goal was to get that rate to 5%, and we’ve surpassed that goal. But we also cut taxes for low- and middle-income Arkansans. These cuts have put over $700 million back in the pockets of Arkansas taxpayers." (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Enact policies to make America’s streets safer and support local law enforcement efforts in their vital roles on laws to maintain the integrity of the nation." (www.asa2024.com)
  • "I’ve worked with federal law enforcement throughout my career, and I know the rank and file are committed to the rule of law and service to their country." (x.com)
  • "Arkansas is home to a number of incredible businesses in the aerospace and defense industries. I was in Fort Smith this morning to attend the Mid America Aerospace and Defense Summit, and I expressed our continued desire to make it easier to do business here in the Natural State." (x.com)
  • "Focus on growing the naval fleet and strengthening military capabilities, and ensure supply chain security through source diversification, especially for critical goods like pharmaceuticals and high-tech components." (www.asa2024.com)
  • "Maintain American military superiority by investing in our military to protect our interests and the Western-based international system." (www.asa2024.com)
  • "Our national debt has skyrocketed out of control to over $31.55 trillion. That’s almost $95,000 per citizen! Washington, D.C. has a spending problem and it must be addressed immediately with consistent and commonsense conservative solutions." (x.com)
  • "Restore discipline by reducing federal government size, cutting spending, balancing the budget, and lowering the deficit to tame inflation." (www.asa2024.com)
  • "The debt stalemate could be solved very quickly if President Biden would agree to a framework for reducing spending. This is common sense leadership. I balanced the budget as Governor and while in Congress. Let’s do it again." (x.com)
  • "While Washington debates tax increases, we’re about to cut taxes in Arkansas. With rising inflation and high gas prices, people need financial relief. Today I joined 21 of my fellow governors opposing President Biden’s tax-and-spend legislation." (x.com)
  • "Last week I announced Arkansas will not draw down the full federal funding available for rental assistance. After distributing nearly $100 million in rental assistance during COVID, families are getting back on their feet & still have options for assistance if needed. This decision has been mischaracterized as eliminating all forms of rental assistance, but that’s not the case. We still have $6.7 million of unspent funding and the pre-pandemic assistance. Our goal is to use partners to help families achieve long-term housing stability." (x.com)
  • "This morning I spoke at the 2019 AR Fair Housing Conference. Nothing is more important to the quality of life than a safe place to live. Thank you to the Fair Housing Commission for your work in ensuring access to housing for all Arkansans." (x.com)
  • "Our national debt has skyrocketed out of control to over $31.55 trillion. That’s almost $95,000 per citizen! Washington, D.C. has a spending problem and it must be addressed immediately with consistent and commonsense conservative solutions." (x.com)
  • "Printing excessive amounts of borrowed money in DC gave us inflation and deficits. Now the higher interest rates to counter the inflation leaves us with even higher eye-popping deficits. Families are hurting. Let’s get our economy back on track." (x.com)
  • "While Washington debates tax increases, we’re about to cut taxes in Arkansas. With rising inflation and high gas prices, people need financial relief. Today I joined 21 of my fellow governors opposing President Biden’s tax-and-spend legislation." (x.com)
  • "Americans agree higher education is too expensive. But the solution to the rising cost of a college degree isn’t a government handout. I joined 21 of my fellow governors opposing @POTUS' decision to redistribute student debt to all Americans." (x.com)
  • "It is fundamentally unfair to transfer $400 billion in arbitrary student loan forgiveness to the generations of Americans who took a different path and will now owe for others debt." (x.com)
  • "Mr. President, you have undermined the strength and credibility of the student loan program. When you provide blanket loan forgiveness you go beyond your authority and create a belief that student debt in the future need not be paid. This is bad for students and taxpayers." (x.com)
  • Signed H.B. 1112 "Requires Presenting Identification in Order to Vote" (votesmart.org)
  • "As we continue to see record gas prices across the nation, the American people are hurting and need relief. Reliable and affordable energy is critical to American prosperity and national security, and we must encourage domestic production, not hinder it." (x.com)
  • "Embrace an "all-of-the-above" policy by reversing restrictions on pipeline construction and drilling, removing barriers to nuclear power, and ending the war on fossil fuels." (www.asa2024.com)
  • "Higher oil prices hurt Arkansans at the gas pump. We need to increase domestic production of energy and not depend upon OPEC oil production. We can’t rely on countries like Iran & Venezuela to keep the lights on. Energy independence is critical to keeping America strong and free." (x.com)
  • "Inflation is up again, led by higher gas prices. It's time to end the war on fossil fuels and adopt and "all-of-the-above" energy policy." (x.com)
  • "Embrace an "all-of-the-above" policy by reversing restrictions on pipeline construction and drilling, removing barriers to nuclear power, and ending the war on fossil fuels." (www.asa2024.com)
  • "President Biden's misguided decision to ban oil and gas development in Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve will have far-reaching negative economic and security implications for America. This decision is wrong." (x.com)
  • "I am pleased to announce that over 70 firearms instructors across the state are now eligible to teach the new enhanced carry curriculum. Protecting our 2nd Amendment right is a priority to me; I am glad to see Arkansas becoming even more resolute in our pro-gun right policies." (x.com)
  • "President Biden’s announcement yesterday is an affront to responsible gun owners across this country. As I have said my entire career, I will continue my work to protect the Second Amendment rights of all Arkansans." (x.com)
  • "The NRA has been a constant advocate for Second Amendment rights. If New York does not want the NRA, then the NRA should move south, where people respect and value the Second Amendment. Arkansas would be a natural home." (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Pleased that SB125 is now law, providing 4 weeks of paid maternity leave for state agency employees at no additional cost to taxpayers" (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Asa has secured the border before, he has the experience to get the job done and keep Americans safe. We have to stop the flow of fentanyl and hold the cartels accountable for the destruction of our country. Finish the wall, stand with Border Patrol, and reform asylum NOW." (x.com)
  • "Biden has failed to keep Americans safe. His administration has turned a blind eye to the open border, allowing the cartels to take control. As President, I’ll put my experience to work: secure the border, take back control of our own safety, and show the cartels the rule of law." (x.com)
  • "President Trump effectively made his case tonight for increased border security and for border wall funding. He called for compromise and he showed some bipartisan spirit (& humor) that I hope breaks the DC log jam." (x.com)
  • "Secure the border and enforce immigration laws to maintain the integrity of the nation." (www.asa2024.com)
  • "It’s past time for Washington to get serious about our southern border. We need to have an effective strategy on illegal immigration and secure the border while being compassionate and welcoming to legal immigration." (x.com)
  • "Secure the border and enforce immigration laws to maintain the integrity of the nation." (www.asa2024.com)
  • "The separation of families at the border is a concern to every compassionate American. I want Washington to come up with a policy that will actually keep families intact. We've got to enforce the law but in a way that does not tear families apart." (x.com)
  • "Kim Jong-Un, the tyrant dictator in North Korea should not be praised by Donald Trump for a leadership role in the World Health Organization. We sanction leaders who oppress their people. We do not elevate them on the world stage." (x.com)
  • "Today I expressed my support for the people of Ukraine as they strive to protect their sovereignty. We must be clear in our condemnation of Russia’s aggression and impose the most severe sanctions possible in response to the actions of Mr. Putin." (x.com)
  • "President Biden’s visit to the heart of Ukraine is a good moment for America as we show bipartisan support for those in Ukraine fighting for freedom, democracy & their very lives. The GOP must not waver in our support for those standing against oppression." (x.com)
  • "Russia’s continued aggression in Ukraine has now put our NATO allies at risk. We have an obligation to protect our NATO allies, and the world will be looking to the United States for strength & leadership." (x.com)
  • "Ukraine is winning hard earned momentum in defense of their homeland. We must support outright victory for Ukraine." (x.com)
  • "I am proud of the US support of Ukraine. Let’s support a complete victory." (x.com)
  • "Last week, I directed Arkansas DIS Director Jonathan Askins to inform state employees that #TikTok is prohibited on state devices. #TikTok’s data collection practices create a national security risk, and we will continue to ensure our state’s data remains secure." (x.com)
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.
The Political Courage Test asks candidates which items they will support if elected. It does not ask them to indicate which items they will oppose. Through extensive research of public polling data, we discovered that voters are more concerned with what candidates would support when elected to office, not what they oppose. If a candidate does not select a response to any part or all of any question, it does not necessarily indicate that the candidate is opposed to that particular item.

Indicate which principles you support (if any) concerning abortion.

a) Abortions should always be legally available.
b) Abortions should be legal only within the first trimester of pregnancy.
X c) Abortions should be legal only when the pregnancy resulted from incest, rape, or when the life of the woman is endangered.
d) Abortions should be legal only when the life of the woman is endangered.
e) Abortions should always be illegal.
X f) Abortions should be limited by waiting periods and notification requirements as decided by each state government.
X g) Prohibit the late-term abortion procedure known as "partial-birth" abortion.
X h) Prohibit public funding of abortions and public funding of organizations that advocate or perform abortions.
i) Other

1) Indicate what levels of federal funding you support for the following categories. Select one number (level) only.2) Indicate what levels of federal funding you support for the following defense-related categories. Select one number (level) only.4) Indicate how you would apply the expected federal budget surplus.

Maintain Status a) AIDS programs
Eliminate b) Arts funding
Slightly Increase c) Education (K-12)
Slightly Increase d) Environmental programs
Greatly Decrease e) Foreign aid
Slightly Increase f) Housing projects
Slightly Increase g) Job training programs
Slightly Increase h) Law enforcement
Slightly Increase i) Medicaid
Slightly Increase j) Medicare
Slightly Increase k) NASA
Slightly Increase l) Student loan programs
Maintain Status m) Welfare
n) Other
o) Other
p) Other
Greatly Increase a) Armed Forces personnel training
Slightly Increase b) CIA appropriations
Maintain Status c) Defense plant conversion
Maintain Status d) Development of new weapons
Slightly Increase e) Military hardware
Slightly Increase f) Military space shuttle missions
Slightly Increase g) National Missile Defense Program
Greatly Increase h) Pay for active duty personnel
i) Other
Yes 3) Do you support amending the U.S. Constitution to require an annual balanced federal budget?
X a) Social Security
X b) Medicare
X c) Tax cuts
X d) Federal debt reduction
e) Other

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding campaign finance reform.

a) Remove all legislative limits on campaign financing.
b) Establish spending limits on congressional campaigns.
c) Provide public funding for federal candidates who comply with campaign spending limits.
X d) Support legislation that would increase the federal limits on individual contributions.
X e) Strengthen and enforce legislation that encourages full and timely disclosure of campaign finance information.
f) Prohibit Political Action Committee (PAC) contributions to candidates for federal office.
g) Provide free or low-cost television advertising to candidates who agree to voluntary campaign spending limits.
X h) Ban the unregulated campaign contributions known as soft money.
i) Pass legislation banning issue advocacy commercials by outside groups within 60 days of an election.
X j) Prohibit non-U.S. citizens from making contributions to federal campaigns.
X k) Other
Support of the Hutchinson-Allen bill

Indicate which principles you support (if any) to address crime.

a) Broaden use of the death penalty for federal crimes.
b) Increase spending to build more federal prisons.
X c) Impose "truth in sentencing" for violent criminals so they serve full sentences with no chance of parole.
X d) Fund programs to provide prison inmates with vocational and job-related skills and job-placement assistance when released.
X e) Expand funding for community policing programs.
f) Increase penalties for the possession of any illegal firearms.
g) Prosecute youths accused of a felony as adults.
X h) Increase funding for local Boys & Girls Clubs and other independent organizations in communities with at-risk youth.
i) Reduce prison sentences for those who commit non-violent crimes.
j) Deport all permanent resident aliens convicted of a felony.
k) Other

Indicate which principles you support (if any) concerning illegal drugs.

X a) Increase penalties for selling illegal drugs.
X b) Impose mandatory jail sentences for selling illegal drugs.
X c) Impose capital punishment for convicted international drug traffickers.
d) Strengthen current laws dealing with non-controlled substances, including inhalants and commercially available pills.
X e) Increase funding of federally-sponsored drug education and drug treatment programs.
f) Decriminalize the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes.
X g) Increase funding for border security to stop the flow of illegal drugs into the U.S.
h) Other

1) Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding the economy and employment.2) Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding affirmative action and discrimination.

X a) Provide tax credits for companies that move job-creating industries into areas with high unemployment.
X b) Increase funding for national job-training programs that re-train displaced workers or teach skills needed in today's job market.
X c) Reduce government regulations on the private sector in order to encourage investment and economic expansion.
X d) Establish empowerment zones in areas with large numbers of unemployed people.
e) Eliminate any federal programs designed to reduce unemployment.
f) Increase the minimum wage.
g) Pass legislation that encourages employers to offer their employees the options of flex-time scheduling, comp-time and unpaid leave to attend to their family responsibilities.
h) Provide tax credits for businesses that provide on-site child care.
a) The federal government should consider race and sex in making government contracting decisions.
X b) The federal government should continue affirmative action programs only if such programs do not include quotas.
c) The federal government should discontinue affirmative action programs.
X d) The federal government should prosecute cases of discrimination in the public sector.
X e) The federal government should prosecute cases of discrimination in the private sector.
f) The federal government should include sexual orientation in its anti-discrimination laws.
g) Other

1) Indicate which principles you support (if any) concerning education.

a) Support national standards and testing in reading and math.
X b) Allow parents to use vouchers to send their children to any publicly funded school.
c) Allow parents to use vouchers to send their children to any participating school: public, private or religious.
d) Allow parents to use tax-free savings accounts to send their children to any publicly funded school.
e) Allow parents to use tax-free savings accounts to send their children to any participating school: public, private or religious.
X f) Support creation of more charter schools where teachers and professionals receive authorization and funding to establish new schools.
g) Give all federal education funding to states in the form of block grants and allow them to spend it as they see fit.
X h) Support voluntary teacher testing and reward teachers with merit pay.
i) Increase funding for block grants to states to help them hire additional teachers.
X j) Other
Yes 2) Do you support amending the U.S. Constitution to guarantee the right to religious expression and voluntary prayer in public places, including schools?
Some education programs should be block-granted to states Educational Savings Accounts.

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding America's environment and natural resources.

a) Require the state to fully compensate citizens when environmental regulations limit uses on privately owned land.
X b) Strengthen the Clean Water Act.
c) Change the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to limit the number of habitats eligible to be designated as endangered.
d) Increase fees charged to ranchers who graze cattle on federal lands.
e) Revise the 1872 mining law to increase the fees charged to mining companies using federal lands.
X f) Encourage development of alternative fuels to reduce pollution.
g) Strengthen emission controls on all gasoline or diesel powered engines, including cars and trucks.
h) Increase federal taxes on gasoline and diesel fuels to promote conservation and alternative fuel development.
i) Promote the selling of pollution credits between nations to encourage industries to decrease pollution levels.
j) Impose stricter national air quality standards.
k) Adhere to the United Nations treaty regarding global climate change.
l) Strengthen the restrictions on clear-cutting on federal lands.
m) Other

Indicate which level of government that should have primary responsibility for the following services. Select one level only.

Federal a) Border security
Federal b) Civil rights enforcement
Local c) Education
State d) Environmental cleanup
State e) Job training
Local f) Law enforcement
State g) Low-income housing
State h) Medicaid
Federal i) Medicare
State j) Transportation infrastructure (highways, roads, bridges)
State k) Welfare
l) Other

1) Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding Bosnia/former Yugoslavia.2) Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding the Middle East.3) Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding the United States-United Nations relationship.

a) The U.S. should lift the arms embargo against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
X b) The U.S. should maintain a military presence in Bosnia-Herzegovina with a certain deadline for withdrawal.
c) The U.S. should maintain a military presence in Bosnia-Herzegovina without a certain deadline for withdrawal.
d) Other
a) The U.S. should resolve future disputes with Iraq through diplomatic means.
b) The U.S. should take unilateral military action if Iraq does not comply with all accepted UN resolutions.
c) The U.S. should take military action against Iraq only as part of an international effort.
d) The U.S. should not continue to play a prominent leadership role in the peace process between Israel and Palestine.
X e) Other
a) The U.S. should contribute more funding and troops to United Nations peacekeeping missions.
X b) The U.S. should contribute less funding and troops to United Nations peacekeeping missions.
X c) The U.S. should participate in UN peacekeeping missions only when vital U.S. interests are involved.
d) The U.S. should not commit military troops to UN peacekeeping missions.
e) The U.S. should withdraw from the UN completely.
X f) The U.S. should pay its debt to the United Nations.
X g) Other
4) Should the U.S. have diplomatic and trade relations with Cuba?
5) Should the U.S. recognize and extend full diplomatic relations to Taiwan?
US should take military action, if necessary, unilaterally with allied consultation.
Debt should be paid after proper credits

Indicate which principles you support (if any) concerning gun issues.

a) Ban the sale or transfer of all forms of semi-automatic weapons.
b) Increase federal restrictions on the purchase and possession of firearms.
c) Maintain federal restrictions on the purchase and possession of firearms.
d) Ease federal restrictions on the purchase and possession of firearms.
e) Repeal federal restrictions on the purchase and possession of firearms by law-abiding citizens.
f) Favor allowing citizens to carry concealed firearms.
g) Require manufacturers to provide child-safety locks with firearms.
X h) Other
Many of these are state issues. No new federal limits on citizens right to bear arms.

1) Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding health issues in America.

a) The federal government has no responsibility in providing health care.
b) Implement a universal health care program to guarantee coverage to all Americans regardless of income.
c) Implement a government-financed, single-payer national health care system similar to that of Canada.
d) Support health care strategies focused on prevention, including health education and natural medicines and remedies.
X e) Support legislation to define and enforce the rights of insured patients, including greater access to specialists and emergency rooms, wider choice of health care providers, and appeal mechanisms when claims are denied.
X f) Allow small business owners, the self-employed and workers whose employers do not provide health insurance to have the same deductibility for health costs as corporations and large employers.
X g) Expand eligibility for tax-free medical savings accounts, which would be taxed if used for any purpose other than medical costs.
h) Establish limits on the amount of damages awarded in medical malpractice lawsuits.
i) Allow states and local communities to use federal funds for needle-exchange programs to combat the spread of HIV.
j) Classify nicotine as a drug and cigarettes as drug delivery devices, which should be regulated by the Federal Food and Drug Administration.
k) Provide citizens age 55-65 the option of purchasing Medicare health coverage.
We should await the Commision Report.

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding immigration.

X a) Decrease the number of immigrants allowed into the country.
b) Increase the eligibility of legal immigrants for certain social programs (i.e. HUD housing, food stamps).
c) Require the Immigration and Naturalization Service to reduce to six months the time between applying for citizenship and taking the oath of allegiance.
d) Provide extra federal aid to states with higher numbers of immigrants for necessary medical and social services.
e) Prohibit states from passing laws that deny human services (medical care, education) to illegal immigrants or their children.
X f) Children of illegal immigrants, born in the United States, should not automatically receive U.S. citizenship.
X g) Increase the immigration quota for computer scientists and other information technology workers.
h) Establish English as the official and recognized language of the United States government.
X i) Other
(g) is with restrictions to protect American workers
The American people have consistently mentioned the decline of morals and ethics in America as a major problem facing the country. On an attached page, in fifty words or less, explain what you will do as a member of Congress to address this concern.

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding Social Security.

X a) Allow workers to invest a portion of their payroll tax in private accounts which they manage.
b) Allow workers to invest a portion of their payroll tax in private accounts which are managed by the government.
c) Invest Social Security's assets collectively in stocks and bonds instead of U.S. Treasury securities.
d) Increase the payroll tax to finance the program in its current form.
X e) Invest a portion of the budget surplus into the Social Security trust fund.
f) Increase the minimum age that determines when retirees are able to receive full Social Security benefits.
g) Lower Social Security's annual cost-of-living increases.
h) Limit Social Security benefits based on recipients' other income and assets.
i) Require individuals to pay the Social Security tax on income above $68,400, which is currently exempt.
j) Other

1) Indicate the levels you support concerning taxes in the following categories. Select one number (level) only.Income Taxes:Other Tax Issues:

Slightly Decrease a) Retiree income over $40,000
Greatly Decrease b) Family income less than $25,000
Greatly Decrease c) Family income $25-75,000
Slightly Decrease d) Family income $75-150,000
Maintain Status e) Family income over $150,000
Maintain Status f) Alcohol taxes
Slightly Decrease g) Capital gains taxes
Maintain Status h) Charitable deductions
Maintain Status i) Child tax credit
Maintain Status j) Cigarette taxes
Maintain Status k) Corporate income taxes
Maintain Status l) Earned Income Tax Credit
Eliminate m) Estate taxes
Maintain Status n) Medical expense deductions
Maintain Status o) Mortgage deductions
p) Other
q) Other
Undecided 2) Do you support replacing the U.S. income tax structure with a flat income tax?
Undecided 3) Do you support eliminating the Internal Revenue Service?
Undecided 4) Do you support instituting a national sales tax?
Yes 5) Should a married couple filing jointly pay the same taxes as if they were an unmarried couple filing separately?
Yes 6) Do you support requiring a super-majority vote in both houses of Congress to raise taxes?
I favor sunsetting the Internal Revenue Code.

If you support term limits, how many terms should each serve?

Yes 1) Do you support amending the Constitution to limit the number of terms which members of Congress can serve?
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Yes 1) Do you support the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
Undecided 2) Do you support broadening NAFTA to include other countries in the western hemisphere?
Undecided 3) Do you support the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)?
Yes 4) Do you support the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
Yes 5) Do you support imposing tariffs on products imported from nations that maintain restrictive trade barriers on American products?
Yes 6) Should a nation's human rights record affect its "most favored nation" trading status with the United States?
Yes 7) Do you support granting the President "fast-track" authority?

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding poverty and the welfare system.

X a) Provide tax incentives for companies to hire and train homeless people who want to work.
X b) Increase funding of homeless shelters and low income housing projects.
X c) Increase funds for housing assistance for welfare recipients who need housing to get or keep a job.
d) Provide homeless families with apartment vouchers they can use to supplement the cost of an apartment.
X e) Continue to give states and local governments responsibility for welfare programs through block grants.
f) Eliminate federal funds for welfare programs at the federal, state or local levels.
X g) Maintain current welfare-to-work requirements in order for states to qualify for block grants.
X h) Convert government-funded low-income housing projects into private housing, managed and owned by the residents.
X i) Require that unwed teenage mothers live with a parent or guardian (if possible) and attend school to receive benefits.
j) Other
Please explain what your two main legislative priorities will be if elected. Please explain how you would obtain any additional government funding needed to implement these priorities.

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