Samuel Anders' Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
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Samuel Anders 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
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 2016.
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- "Sam favors a flat tax system with no need for deductions because your rate would be based on income. It canât get any simpler than that." (www.anders4congress.net)
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- "I am a true believer in our "Right to Bear Arms". Now, more than ever with an out of control Federal Gov't and issues surrounding National Security we need the ability to protect our families" (votesmart.org)
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- "If a family has been living here for years and is a contributing member of society than they can apply for permanent resident status but would not become citizens. Alternatively, if you are single and have no ties to the community then you will be sent home and the country of your citizenship will pay the cost. Any illegal immigrant caught engaging in criminal activities will be immediately deported." (www.anders4congress.net)
- "Secure the border, end sanctuary cities and address the illegal immigrants currently living here. We must secure our borders. Regardless of your feelings on immigration, every other nation on Earth secures their borders and we need to as well." (www.anders4congress.net)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- "We go where we are needed, when we are needed and we act swiftly, strategically and successfully. We do not pick fights, but we will defend allies if they are attacked. If we send troops then they need to be able to complete their mission and win the battle." (www.anders4congress.net)
- "Households earning below $25,000 wouldnât pay any federal income tax, just their Social Security and Medicare payments." (www.anders4congress.net)
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