Donald Strong's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
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Donald Strong has provided voters with clear stances on key issues by responding to the 2016 Political Courage Test.
Tennessee Congressional Election 2016 Political Courage Test
| Pro-life | Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation? | ||
| Oppose destruction of life, truly respect God's power of creation and the blessing he gives us in our children. Also, with the number of qualified couples seeking children to adopt, babies born from unwanted pregnancies can expect a loving family to care for them. | |||
| No | In order to balance the budget, do you support reducing defense spending? | ||
| No | In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket? | ||
| Stand firm for capitalism principles as the bedrock for American free market. Lower or eliminate taxes on businesses to encourage job creation. Eliminate the Death tax, thus allowing small businesses and family farms the ability to be transferred to the next generation without costly schemes. Investigate and demand prosecution for any criminal or ethical violations associated with economic crisis. | |||
| No | Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions? | ||
| Yes | Do you support capital punishment for certain crimes? | ||
| Yes | Do you support alternatives to incarceration for certain non-violent offenders such as mandatory counseling or substance abuse treatment? | ||
| No | Do you support mandatory minimum sentences for non-violent drug offenders? | ||
| Yes | Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth? | ||
| Yes | Do you support lowering taxes as a means of promoting economic growth? | ||
| Yes | Do you support providing tax incentives to businesses for the purpose of job creation? | ||
| Stand firm for capitalism principles as the bedrock for American free market. Lower or eliminate taxes on businesses to encourage job creation. Eliminate the Death tax, thus allowing small businesses and family farms the ability to be transferred to the next generation without costly schemes. Investigate and demand prosecution for any criminal or ethical violations associated with economic crisis. | |||
| No | Do you support requiring states to implement education reforms in order to be eligible for competitive federal grants? | ||
| I would like to see the state and local government in charge of education. | |||
| Yes | Do you support building the Keystone XL pipeline? | ||
| Yes | Do you support funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)? | ||
| No | Do you support increased regulations on the hydraulic fracturing ("fracking") industry? | ||
| Our country has abundant sources of energy, but our government has stifled development. Drill off our coasts, begin processing our abundant resources of shale in the western states, take advantage of our natural gas reserves and build nuclear power plants. Use our coal resources to create synthetic fuel, and use technology to make the burning of coal cleaner. We need cheap and dependable energy for job growth and economic opportunities for American workers. The time has come to end our dependence on foreign energy. | |||
| No | Do you believe that human activity is contributing to climate change? | ||
| No | Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions? | ||
| Our country has abundant sources of energy, but our government has stifled development. Drill off our coasts, begin processing our abundant resources of shale in the western states, take advantage of our natural gas reserves and build nuclear power plants. Use our coal resources to create synthetic fuel, and use technology to make the burning of coal cleaner. We need cheap and dependable energy for job growth and economic opportunities for American workers. The time has come to end our dependence on foreign energy. | |||
| No | Do you generally support gun-control legislation? | ||
| Legal Citizens have a God given right to own and bear arms. I am against gun control in any form or fashion. | |||
| Yes | Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")? | ||
| Obamacare is not working. I care about Health-Care and want everyone to have access to quality affordable Health-Care, without fines or fear of high deductibles. As a working professional in the health care industry, I recognize and understand the importance of access to quality, affordable health care for all. We have the finest health-care system in the world. Socialized medicine would be a disaster for this country. Innovation and the proper use of technology can streamline and reduce the cost of health-care in America to where every American citizen can receive the superior care that our system produces. | |||
| Yes | Do you support requiring illegal immigrants to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship? | ||
| Laws on the books must be enforced. A nation is not a nation unless it can control its borders. Enter our Country legally and become an American and nothing but an American. A nation without laws or a nation divided cannot stand. | |||
| No | Do you support same-sex marriage? | ||
| The sanctity of marriage by definition is the bond of holy matrimony between one man and one woman. I do not support same sex marriage but I will support the law of the land. Creating jobs, lowering taxes, common sense immigration policies and ending our dependence on foreign energy along with addressing a coming health-care crisis will be my goal. | |||
| Yes | Do you support targeting suspected terrorists outside of official theaters of conflict? | ||
| Yes | Should the U.S use military force in order to prevent governments hostile to the United States from possessing a nuclear weapon? | ||
| The defense of the United States is the primary mission of the government, without which all other rights and privileges mean nothing. That requires a military force that is second to none in technology and advanced weaponry together with the infrastructure to support an advanced global fighting force. Before sending America's men and women into battle, a congressional declaration of war must be approved. | |||
| Yes | Do you support allowing individuals to divert a portion of their Social Security taxes into personal retirement accounts? | ||
SpendingIndicate what federal spending levels (#1-6) you support for the following general categories. Select one number per category; you can use a number more than once.TaxesIndicate what federal tax levels (#1-6) you support for the following general categories. Select one number per category; you can use a number more than once.
| Maintain Status | a) Agriculture | ||
| Slightly Decrease | b) Arts | ||
| Greatly Increase | c) Defense | ||
| Maintain Status | d) Education | ||
| Slightly Decrease | e) Environment | ||
| Slightly Increase | f) Homeland Security | ||
| Greatly Decrease | g) International aid | ||
| Maintain Status | h) Medical Research | ||
| Maintain Status | i) Scientific Research | ||
| Maintain Status | j) Space exploration | ||
| Greatly Decrease | k) United Nations | ||
| Slightly Decrease | l) Welfare | ||
| Greatly Decrease | a) Capital gains taxes | ||
| Greatly Decrease | b) Corporate taxes | ||
| Greatly Decrease | c) Small business taxes | ||
| Maintain Status | d) Excise taxes (alcohol) | ||
| Maintain Status | e) Excise taxes (cigarettes) | ||
| Slightly Decrease | f) Excise taxes (transportation fuel) | ||
| Slightly Decrease | g) Income taxes (low-income families) | ||
| Slightly Decrease | h) Income taxes (middle-income families) | ||
| Slightly Decrease | i) Income taxes (high-income families) | ||
| Eliminate | j) Inheritance taxes | ||
| Slightly Decrease | k) Payroll taxes | ||
| Strong believes in foreign aid but believes that charity begins at home. He questions sending billions of taxpayer dollars overseas in foreign aid before the needy in our own country, state and district are served. It is time to put the United Nations on notice.....America does not need or intend to fund it's enemies. America does not intend to surrender it's sovereignty to the United Nations or any Global entity. | |||
| It is impossible to tax ourselves into prosperity. Government does not create wealth, people create wealth. Increasing taxes and government regulations only eliminates the peoples desire or incentive to create wealth. | |||
| Create jobs and economic opportunities for the people, put an end to illegal immigration, address our coming health-care crisis and take better care of our veterans and senior citizens. Creating jobs by cutting taxes and eliminating government red tape and regulations will spur an economic growth that will encourage even more jobs and growth. Common sense immigration policies will cut billions of dollars of unnecessary expenses and promote an American unity in spirit and purpose. |
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