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John Bradford III's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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  • "Our state has over $3 billion in revenue surplus, showing the economic strength we are currently enjoying as a result of 10+ years of conservative #NCGA policies such as low taxes, reasonable regulations and responsible spending." (x.com)
  • "Good news for working families! Starting in 2023, North Carolina’s personal income tax rate will fall to 4.75% - eventually dropping to 3.99% in 2027. This will result in over a 20% reduction for every taxpayer while also overall saving taxpayers $13B over the next 5 yrs." (x.com)
  • "Income tax cuts in North Carolina, enacted by a Republican-led state legislature, saved taxpayers $805 million in the fiscal year that ended June 30, according to the Office of State Budget and Management." (x.com)
  • "Income tax cuts in North Carolina, enacted by a Republican-led state legislature, saved taxpayers $805 million in the fiscal year that ended June 30, according to the Office of State Budget and Management." (x.com)
  • "Good news for working families! Starting in 2023, North Carolina’s personal income tax rate will fall to 4.75% - eventually dropping to 3.99% in 2027. This will result in over a 20% reduction for every taxpayer while also overall saving taxpayers $13B over the next 5 yrs." (x.com)
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  • "The recently passed NC budget extends practical help for our veterans. Our GOP-led #ncga has consistently supported our state’s active-duty military and veterans and continues to do so, hence our reputation as the most military-friendly state." (x.com)
  • "North Carolina is considered the most military friendly state for a reason, and our budget continues this commitment to supporting service members and the installations they serve on. Proud to vote for these additional resources for our military families and veterans." (x.com)
  • "The NC House proposed budget seeks to strengthen our position as a very military-friendly state, with strategic, meaningful resources that will assist our state's military, veterans and their families.#NCGA" (x.com)
  • "North Carolina ranked at #2! Thanks to the Republican legislative majority, our state has become a case study on how to control spending and lower tax burdens, ensuring state taxpayers keep more of their hard-earned paychecks." (x.com)
  • "A trip to any grocery store will not only open your eyes but hurt your stomach and wallet. When you have uncontrolled and unchecked spending this is the result. Inflation is the most regressive tax possible and it impacts everyone." (x.com)
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  • "A trip to any grocery store will not only open your eyes but hurt your stomach and wallet. When you have uncontrolled and unchecked spending this is the result. Inflation is the most regressive tax possible and it impacts everyone." (x.com)
  • "Today we realized the largest interest rate hike since 1994. Inflation & food prices are at a 40-year high. At the pump we have the highest prices on record since gas prices were tracked in 2000. No one is exempt from these record highs; everyone is feeling the financial impact." (x.com)
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  • "In 2018, a statewide referendum passed with a majority of North Carolinians voting to support voter ID. For the last 4 years, NC’s liberal judiciary interfered with the will of the people. Today, the will of the people has finally been upheld." (x.com)
  • "John has also been a leader in outlawing sanctuary cities, strengthening local law enforcement, empowering parents to have a greater say in their children’s education, and passing voter ID to protect our elections." (www.bradfordforcongress.com)
  • "Now is the time! Let’s reopen our pipelines and unleash American energy. We shouldn't have to rely on Russian oil. Energy independence is national security." (x.com)
  • "Now is the time! Let’s reopen our pipelines and unleash American energy. We shouldn't have to rely on Russian oil. Energy independence is national security." (x.com)
  • Rated 97% by Grass Roots North Carolina (None)
  • Rated 92% by National Rifle Association (None)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
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  • "John has also been a leader in outlawing sanctuary cities, strengthening local law enforcement, empowering parents to have a greater say in their children’s education, and passing voter ID to protect our elections." (www.bradfordforcongress.com)
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