Carlyle Begay's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
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Carlyle Begay has refused to provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2016 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart and voters like you.
Issue Positions
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- Rated 0% by NARAL/Arizona Right to Choose (votesmart.org)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
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- "Tribal economic development through investments in infrastructure development, which have direct and far-reaching impacts on the entire State of Arizona. Tribal economic development is directly linked to infrastructure development such that economic development projects may be delayed or abandoned due to the lack of infrastructure to support the project." (votesmart.org)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- "I will fight to end our failed one system fits all federal policies." www.begayforcongress.com/priorities
- "We should have high expectations for our children. We should do all that we can to instill in them a lifelong love for learning. Federal encroachment on a state and local communityâs authority to direct education should be stopped. I believe that education is a state and local issue and we should work for policies that put more choice and power in the hands of parents." (www.begayforcongress.com)
- "When I was a democrat, my own party refused to allow me to use staff to work on school choice initiatives. I was trying to empower families because that is the right thing to do. I evaluate issues based on their merit, rather than through a political lens. I was fighting for the little guy, trying to help children receive an education. As your representative, I will focus on increasing local control, and empowering children and families." www.begayforcongress.com/priorities
- 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.
- "President Obama has used the EPA to advance his political agenda, despite the damage it causes to rural and tribal communities around the country. Arizona's first Congressional district is home to a vital coal fired power plant, which has been under attack by Washington bureaucrats." (votesmart.org)
- "The right to bear arms is a fundamental right protected in our Constitution. Law abiding gun owners should be respected and free from federal intrusion. President Obama has no right to restrict gun rights by executive order. Mass shootings make us all take cause and discuss what we can do to make school safe for our children, and to make life safer for our families. We should look for ways to help the mentally ill and treat their serious health issues. We should not put burdens on those who are obeying the law and who have a history of responsible gun ownership." www.begayforcongress.com/priorities
- Voted in favor of S.B.1257 "Authorizes Concelead Carry of Firearms in Public Places" (votesmart.org)
- "The Affordable Care Act did not solve the major problem is sought to fix. It hasnât lowered costs and has not increased the quality of our system. As a healthcare problem solver, I hope to take my experience to Congress to finally make the changes we need to improve our healthcare system." (www.begayforcongress.com)
- "We are a nation of immigrants and want to welcome legal immigrants into our country. We must ensure that we have a secure border before overhauling our broken immigration system. A sovereign nation has the right and responsibility to protect its boundaries. Creating a secure border with a wall, more border patrol, and new technology is important to the residents of Arizona. Letâs secure our border now!" (www.begayforcongress.com)
- Voted in favor of S.B.1377 "Establishes Criminal Sentencing Requirements for Undocumented Immigrants" (votesmart.org)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- "Americaâs interests span our globe and our military reach is far greater today than ever in the history of our country. Having a strong military, with the greatest technological innovations, is key to our safety in a dangerous world. This is achieved by providing our military the appropriate resources necessary to keep us safe." (www.begayforcongress.com)
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