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Dan Crenshaw's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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U.S. House (TX) - District 2, Republican

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Yes

Abortion and Reproductive Health: Do you support the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade?

Yes

"As a country, we must place more value on LIFE. I believe that each life is created by God for a special, unique purpose, and that every life has inherent value. Being pro-life goes beyond politics. It is a foundational, moral position on the side of humanity. We must stop late-term abortions in this country. I believe our country is on very shaky moral ground by allowing the abortion of a human being with ten fingers, ten toes, and heartbeat. This is not an attack on women, it is a question of our humanity. Not even far-left European countries like France allow abortions past 12 weeks, and yet we do?" (None)
"The pro-life movement has been effective because itâs a movement based in truth. Glad to stand with @LiveAction today commemorating one year since Roe v. Wade was overturned!" (x.com)
Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation? "Pro-Life" (None)
Rated 100% by National Right to Life Committee (None)

Budget, Spending, and Taxes: Do you support expanding federal funding to support social safety net programs such as Social Security and Medicare?

Rated 0% by National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (None)
"#millennialretirementplans will be a pipe dream if we donât stand together as a generation and demand that runaway spending on entitlement programs be addressed. We must say NO to tax increases to fund mismanaged programs. We must refuse to be bought off with false promises." (x.com)
"This is the very reason I wanted to be on the Budget Committee. Mandatory spending accounts for 70% of our federal spending. We desperately need commonsense reforms to ensure programs, such as social security, are there for the next generation." (x.com)
"We can't just cut discretionary spending, we have to attack the hard stuff: mandatory spending to include Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid." (None)

Yes

Budget, Spending, and Taxes: Do you support a decrease in income taxes in order to balance the budget?

Yes

"The role of government is to tax its people as little as possible to cover the Constitutional duties of government, not make ever-increasing false promises to buy off voters." (x.com)
"When you deregulate and reduce taxes on an innovative, entrepreneurial population like we have in the US, we thrive. We create jobs. Wages rise. America is the place that everyone wants to be. And yet, we still debate the merits of these pro-growth policies." (x.com)
In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket? "No" (None)
Rated 76% by National Taxpayers Union (None)

Budget, Spending, and Taxes: Do you support a wealth tax in order to pay for public programs?

"A strong economy empowers all Americans to pursue opportunity. Employment is up, wages are increasing. Increasing taxes & treating entrepreneurs like adversaries does the opposite. We cannot go back to that." (x.com)
"When you deregulate and reduce taxes on an innovative, entrepreneurial population like we have in the US, we thrive. We create jobs. Wages rise. America is the place that everyone wants to be. And yet, we still debate the merits of these pro-growth policies." (x.com)
In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket? "No" (None)
Rated 76% by National Taxpayers Union (None)

Yes

Campaign Finance: Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations, unions, and individuals?

Yes

"Many people say special interests buy elections. Q 1: Have you ever sold your vote to a special interest? Doubt it. Q 2: Do politicians make unrealistic promises using other peopleâs money? Yes. Maybe itâs the politicians buying votes with false promises. Donât fall for it." (x.com)
Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions? "Yes" (None)
Rated 6% by Common Cause (None)

Unknown Position

Crime & Public Safety: Do you support protecting government officials, including law enforcement officers, from personal liability in civil lawsuits concerning alleged misconduct?

Unknown Position

"Lies are being told about law enforcement and these false narratives are causing mass violence across the country. The so-called leaders perpetuating these lies must stop, for the sake of the country and for the sake of our safety. Thank you Governor Abbott." (x.com)
"This is dangerous, counterproductive, and deeply irrational. "Defund the police" is not a call from the fringes of the far left anymore. It has gone from a radical slogan to actual policy in a major American city, within days. We should be focusing on commonsense reforms to address police brutality, not advocating for the dismantling of a force of men and women dedicated to keeping our communities safe." (None)
Voted against HR. 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act" (None)
"Everyone - including cops - wants to thoughtfully address police brutality. "Bad apples" canât be tolerated in an institution as important as law enforcement. But defunding the police is a dangerous policy that will harm the communities who are hurting the most right now." (x.com)

Yes

Defense: Do you support increasing defense spending?

Yes

"I support slowing the growth of DOD spending. The reality is that defense spending is not increasing as a percent of GDP. I will certainly support and push for more accountability in defense spending and eliminating practices that cause waste." (None)
"We need to follow the president's lead in rebuilding the U.S. military. I have seen first-hand the toll that 16 years of warfare has taken on our soldiers, sailors, and airmen. Our ships are barely operational and the ones that are deployed are colliding and running aground." (None)
Voted in favor of HR 2670: "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024" (votesmart.org)
Voted in favor of HR 4365: "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)

Economy: Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth (e.g. grants, tax incentives)?

"Democrats are really mad that they are losing the messaging battle over the debt ceiling negotiations. Even CNN had a poll that found 60% of Americans agree with the Republican position in these talksâthat increasing the debt ceiling should come with commonsense spending cuts." (x.com)
"Let's get some things straight about the budget: spending more money doesn't make you morally superior. More dollars for unsustainable programs doesn't mean you have a bigger heart. My generation will suffer if we don't start making responsible reforms to our spending." (x.com)
Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth? "Sometimes, but only in dire situatipns, such as a recession." (None)
"THIS is our national debt, & the reason I introduced the End-of-Year Fiscal Responsibility Act. It forces federal agencies to end "use it or lose it" spending at the end of a fiscal year, which results in billions of wasted taxpayer dollars. We have to address this." (x.com)

Unknown Position

Economy: Do you support the federal government increasing funding for affordable housing programs?

Unknown Position

"Honored to have @SecretaryCarson in Houston yesterday to discuss ways to address homelessness and improve public housing in the community." (x.com)
"Joined @SecretaryCarson this week to discuss how to reach our shared goal of expediting disaster relief aid as well as ways to improve affordable housing in Houston. Thankful to call him an ally in the fight to address these pressing issues for Houston." (x.com)
"Repeal suffocating regulations that make affordable housing impossible" (x.com)
"Stop the abuse on our public housing system so that we are prioritizing Americans who need it most. Thank you to @SecretaryCarson for putting our most vulnerable Americans first and ensuring they get the aid they need." (x.com)

Economy: Do you support the federal government taking action, beyond those of the Federal Reserve, to alleviate inflation?

Voted against HR 5376: "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
"Democrats just unveiled the "Inflation Reduction Act." Someone please tell Dems that tanking the economy with tax hikes and bad policy is a crappy way to tackle inflation." (x.com)
"Thereâs about zero chance the "inflation reduction bill" reduces inflation." (x.com)
"This week, Californians are receiving a $1K "inflation relief" check in order to "soften the blow of inflation." If handing out money to solve inflation sounds ridiculous to you, thatâs because it is." (x.com)

Education: Do you support the forgiveness of federal student loan debt?

"I have no problem telling a constituent that they canât take another constituentâs tax dollars to pay off their personal student loan. You canât win this election by bribing people." (x.com)
"Loan forgiveness for people making up to $250k? This plan effectively asks all Americans, many of whom never got a degree, to give their tax dollars to people who CHOSE to take out a student loan so that they COULD get a job paying $250k a year. Terribly clumsy & unfair policy." (x.com)
Rated 0% by National Education Association (None)
"Despite Nancy Pelosiâs own admission that POTUS cannot grant debt forgiveness, he signed an executive order in August "forgiving" $10,000 in student loan debt. President Biden is trying to rewrite history." (x.com)

Yes

Elections: Do you support requiring a government-issued identification in order to vote at the polls?

Yes

"4 out of 5 Americans favor Voter ID. It is common sense. Efforts should be made toward getting people an ID if they donât have one, not undermining our election system by not requiring it." (x.com)
"If we were being honest, we would recognize that an objective and non-partisan effort to ensure fair and secure elections would almost certainly conclude that in-person voting and voter ID would be key elements of a plan to make sure that every vote counted and no fraud occurred." (x.com)
"Letâs all just be honest: if there were no political parties and we got together and formed a plan for secure, verifiable voting, we would surely come to the conclusion that in-person voting and voter ID verification would be a common-sense part of that plan." (x.com)
"Stopping voter fraud IS NOT "voter suppression." HR 1 would solidify every problematic practice - universal mail-in voting, ballot harvesting, no voter ID laws - that led to chaos in the 2020 election. Elections are the only thing the left doesnât want to regulate. Why?" (x.com)

Energy & Environment: Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)?

Voted Against HR. 9 "Climate Action Now Act" (None)
Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)? "Limited funding for technology development yes, but I want to reduce generous subsidies currently being given. To an extent yes. But we have overreached and need to have more business-friendly regulation in place." (None)
Rated 100% by American Energy Alliance (None)
"Worth noting that Germany implemented their own "Green New Deal," spending $580 BILLION to shift to wind and solar. Their electricity prices skyrocketed, and their emissions went UP. Do not listen to Democrats and their energy plans. They could not be more wrong." (x.com)

Yes

Energy & Environment: Do you support the federal government allowing permits for drilling on public lands?

Yes

"Good news: POTUSâs executive orders cut red tape in the oil and gas industry. This will help the Houston economy continue to prosper as one of the best job markets in America. More natural gas means cleaner energy replacing carbon heavy options." (x.com)
"Joe Biden is in Texas today, and yet he wonât be meeting with energy producers to find out whatâs needed to increase production, reduce prices, and reduce dependence on foreign oil. This White House would rather meet with Venezuela and Iran instead." (x.com)
"On his first day in office, President Biden canceled the Keystone pipeline, killing thousands of union jobs and the first-of-its-kind net-zero emissions pipeline in the process." (x.com)
"So youâve cancelled pipelines, cancelled federal drilling permits and leases, and unleashed an army of regulators to put oil and gas out of business, and you wonder why more investment doesnât go into future production? You did this." (x.com)

Guns: Do you generally support gun-control legislation (e.g. red flag laws, boyfriend loopholes)?

"America should be a Second Amendment sanctuary" (x.com)
"Situations like this story are why we protect the 2nd Amendment. Side note: With universal background checks, I wouldnât be able to let my friends borrow my handgun when they travel alone like this. We would make felons out of people just for defending themselves." (x.com)
Do you generally support gun-control legislation? "No" (None)
Rated 100% by Gun Owners of America (None)

Health Care: Do you support a government-run (e.g. single-payer) healthcare program, such as Medicare-for-All?

"House Rules Cmte is debating a Medicare For All proposal that will create huge delays in care, eliminate choice, close hospitals, end employer-provided plans & drastically raise taxes on everyone. This is not spin. These are the real life consequences of this misguided policy." (x.com)
"We know single-payer decreases quality of care, decreases access, raises taxes on everyone, and creates major delays in care. It also hurts Americans with preexisting conditions." (x.com)
Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")? "Yes" (None)
"The radical left is pushing the Green New Deal and Medicare for All...in Texas. And "moderate" Dems wonât stop them. Selling the GND in energy-rich Houston will not work. Underpaying our doctors and hospitals with M4A will not work. AND theyâll raise taxes? No thanks." (x.com)

Yes

Health Care: Do you support expanding paid family AND/OR medical leave benefits (e.g. maternity leave)?

Yes

Voted in favor of HR 6201: "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" (votesmart.org)
"Americans face many obstacles when it comes to starting a family. The good news is thereâs a bipartisan effort to fix that. Thanks @IvankaTrump for hosting this event to discuss paid family leave and how we can help young people put families first." (x.com)
"Today I joined @MarcoRubio, @SenatorRomney and @RepAnnWagner in introducing the #NewParentsAct, a fiscally responsible paid family leave option. Families are forced to choose between their financial well-being and the well-being of their child. Thatâs wrong. Letâs fix it." (x.com)

Health Care: Should the government be able to regulate the cost of prescription drugs?

"Betoâs stunning lack of policy ideas are only outmatched by theatrical, meaningless comparisons. REAL solutions to lower insulin prices: Trump admin changing drug regs to get more generic insulin to market. HR 2011: Bipartisan bill I support that makes those changes permanent." (x.com)
"Trump already lowered insulin prices under Medicare, not you. Stop lying. Your price controls do absolutely nothing to address the root cause of insulin prices â and actually harm new insulin innovation. President Trump brought insurers and drug innovators together through a VOLUNTARY program that gave seniors insulin for $35/month under Medicare. The model worked so well that you even tried to claim credit for it." (x.com)
Voted against HR 3: "Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
Voted against HR 6833: "The Affordable Insulin Now Act" (votesmart.org)

Yes

Immigration: Do you support increasing security along the southern US border?

Yes

"Migrants are flooding across our border illegally in numbers that make it impossible to prosecute and deport them under the status quo. ICE officials tell me they need more prosecutors to address a backlog of over 1.6M cases created by the border crisis. My bill would fix that." (x.com)
"Weâve seen record numbers of encounters at the southern border, and itâs only getting worse as Mexican police continue to escort busses of migrants straight to our border. The Biden Admin knows that this is happening and are allowing it, even encouraging it. Itâs disgusting." (x.com)
Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border? "Yes" (None)
Rated 91% by NumbersUSA (None)

Yes

Immigration: Do you support requiring immigrants to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship, regardless of their immigration status?

Yes

Rated 91% by NumbersUSA (None)
"I spoke on the House floor about Joe Bidenâs dereliction of duty on our southern border. This crisis is out of control, and Democrats have no intention of fixing it. We need to stop pretending that the left takes illegal immigration seriously." (x.com)
"Migrants are flooding across our border illegally in numbers that make it impossible to prosecute and deport them under the status quo. ICE officials tell me they need more prosecutors to address a backlog of over 1.6M cases created by the border crisis. My bill would fix that." (x.com)
Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship? "Yes" (None)

Yes

National Security: Do you support economic intervention as a means of resolving international conflicts?

Yes

"Iran is desperate and wanted us to retaliate so that they could claim to be the victim on the world stage. We didnât take the bait. Sanctions have worked, and todayâs sanctions will apply more pressure directly on the Ayatollah and IRGC commanders." (x.com)
"We must respond, likely with sanctions. But thatâs not enough. Russian oligarchs own property assets in America. Pass HR4189, which amends FSIA to allow victims of cyber crimes to sue Russia directly. We need to bolster our cyber defenses and boost our offensive capabilities" (x.com)
Voted in favor of HR 5692: "Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
Voted in favor of HR 7691: "Making emergency supplemental appropriations for assistance for the situation in Ukraine for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes" (None)

Yes

National Security: Do you support the US providing increased offensive military aid to Ukraine?

Yes

"One year ago today, Russia invaded Ukraine. Many expected the Ukrainian resistance to collapse in a few days. The resolve of the Ukrainian people in this fight has proven to be one of its greatest advantages in this war. Freedom over tyranny. Always." (x.com)
Voted in favor of HR 5692: "Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
Voted in favor of HR 7691: "Making emergency supplemental appropriations for assistance for the situation in Ukraine for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes" (None)
Voted in favor of S 3522 "Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)

Yes

Technology and Communication: Do you generally support increased regulations on social media companies (e.g. Tik Tok, Facebook, etc.)?

Yes

"FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr is right. After recent revelations thereâs no more arguments to let Chinaâs Tik Tok keep spying on Americans" (x.com)
"Itâs been a long time coming, but the House of Representatives finally banned TikTok from government devices. By using TikTok, youâre feeding data to train Chinese programs that will be used for their authoritarian, inhumane purposes." (x.com)
"Members of Congress should not be using a Chinese spyware app. TikTok is a national security threat â using it just encourages your constituents to put themselves at risk." (x.com)
"TikTok is amplifying pro-Hamas propaganda. Still think they wonât do the same for China? TikTok doesnât just collect your data, it is an ingenious propaganda machine created by evil Communists that will make you think what they want you to think." (x.com)

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Texas Congressional Election 2018 Political Courage Test

Abortion

Pro-life

Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?

Budget

No		In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?
Unknown Position		In order to balance the budget, do you support reducing defense spending?
Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate’s position.
I support slowing the growth of DOD spending. The reality is that defense spending is not increasing as a percent of GDP. I will certainly support and push for more accountability in defense spending and eliminating practices that cause waste.

Campaign Finance

Yes

Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?

Economy

Yes		Do you support lowering corporate taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
No		Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
"We should be updating our infrastructure to prepare for future heavy rains and flooding. We cannot afford another broken reservoir in a future Hurricane Harvey." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1216112/issue-position-american-energy#.WleMgWe3wfI (votesmart.org) "We should be updating our infrastructure to prepare for future heavy rains and flooding. We cannot afford another broken reservoir in a future Hurricane Harvey." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1216112/issue-position-american-energy#.WleMgWe3wfI (votesmart.org) "We should be updating our infrastructure to prepare for future heavy rains and flooding. We cannot afford another broken reservoir in a future Hurricane Harvey." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1216112/issue-position-american-energy#.WleMgWe3wfI (votesmart.org) "Maybe because my generation realizes Sandersâ policies are a false promise backed by impossible federal spending levels... Canât buy off young people with "free" everything. We know better." https://twitter.com/DanCrenshawTX/status/1128329857803390978 (twitter.com) "Democratic leadership is debating which part of their Trump Obsession should take priority: impeachment or investigations. Meanwhile, Americans want solutions to trade, infrastructure, and immigration." https://twitter.com/DanCrenshawTX/status/1130650944981676032 (twitter.com) Voted against HR. 1319 "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021" https://justfacts.votesmart.org/bill/30157/77837/177270/american-rescue-plan-act-of-2021#77837 (justfacts.votesmart.org) Voted Against HR 3684 "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act" https://justfacts.votesmart.org/bill/31006/83464/infrastructure-investment-and-jobs-act (justfacts.votesmart.org) Voted Against HR. 5376 "Build Back Better Act" https://justfacts.votesmart.org/bill/31958/83568/177270/build-back-better-act#83568 (justfacts.votesmart.org) "We should be updating our infrastructure to prepare for future heavy rains and flooding. We cannot afford another broken reservoir in a future Hurricane Harvey." https://justfacts.votesmart.org/public-statement/1216112/issue-position-american-energy#.WleMgWe3wfI (justfacts.votesmart.org) Voted against HR. 1319 "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021" https://justfacts.votesmart.org/bill/30157/77837/177270/american-rescue-plan-act-of-2021#77837 (justfacts.votesmart.org) Voted Against HR 3684 "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act" https://justfacts.votesmart.org/bill/31006/83464/infrastructure-investment-and-jobs-act (justfacts.votesmart.org) Voted Against HR. 5376 "Build Back Better Act" https://justfacts.votesmart.org/bill/31958/83568/177270/build-back-better-act#83568 (justfacts.votesmart.org) "We should be updating our infrastructure to prepare for future heavy rains and flooding. We cannot afford another broken reservoir in a future Hurricane Harvey." https://justfacts.votesmart.org/public-statement/1216112/issue-position-american-energy#.WleMgWe3wfI (justfacts.votesmart.org)
Sometimes, but only in dire situatipns, such as a recession.

Education

Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards?

Energy & Environment

Unknown Position		Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
"Energy jobs are critical to our economy, and must be a priority when considering any type of regulation or law coming out of Washington. [â¦] The President was right to pull out of the costly and meaningless Paris Climate Agreement. That agreement was merely value signaling, not good policy. We must use our money to develop better infrastructure, not engage in hopeless attacks on our energy industry." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1216112/issue-position-american-energy#.WleMgWe3wfl (votesmart.org) "Energy jobs are critical to our economy, and must be a priority when considering any type of regulation or law coming out of Washington. [â¦] The President was right to pull out of the costly and meaningless Paris Climate Agreement. That agreement was merely value signaling, not good policy. We must use our money to develop better infrastructure, not engage in hopeless attacks on our energy industry." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1216112/issue-position-american-energy#.WleMgWe3wfl (votesmart.org) "The President was right to pull out of the costly and meaningless Paris Climate Agreement. That agreement was merely value signaling, not good policy. We must use our money to develop better infrastructure, not engage in hopeless attacks on our energy industry." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1216112/issue-position-american-energy#.WleMgWe3wfl (votesmart.org) "Two things can be true at once: 1. The #climatestrike is asking the wrong questions & proposing the wrong solutions. 2. We can and should reduce carbon emissions w/ better tech, creating clean and exportable energy for the world. Carbon capture, nuclear, #alloftheabove." https://twitter.com/DanCrenshawTX/status/1175200101523963904 (twitter.com) "Iâm all for reducing carbon emissions. My bill - the LEADING Act - promotes carbon capture tech. But claiming that this hurricane is solely because of climate change is very dishonest demagoguing, & claiming that a green new deal will "fix it" is not based in scientific reality." https://twitter.com/DanCrenshawTX/status/1168595265663700993 (twitter.com) "Calls for a carbon tax are similarly misguided. Even if we were to implement a carbon tax, such a policy might inadvertently increase emissions as our cleaner, better-regulated American oil-and-gas industry potentially cedes market share to less clean Russian and Saudi producers. At the risk of stating: the obvious, the developing world won't stop demanding energy just because we decide to tax ourselves more. Conservatives can either tackle the issue of carbon emissions sensibly by proposing workable solutions, or run the risk of allowing the Democrats to do it for us -- with policies that would offer marginal environmental benefits at a devastating: cost to the economy." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1411519/national-review-crenshaw-its-time-for-conservatives-to-own-the-climate-change-issue (votesmart.org) "Calls for a carbon tax are similarly misguided. Even if we were to implement a carbon tax, such a policy might inadvertently increase emissions as our cleaner, better-regulated American oil-and-gas industry potentially cedes market share to less clean Russian and Saudi producers. At the risk of stating: the obvious, the developing world won't stop demanding energy just because we decide to tax ourselves more. Conservatives can either tackle the issue of carbon emissions sensibly by proposing workable solutions, or run the risk of allowing the Democrats to do it for us -- with policies that would offer marginal environmental benefits at a devastating: cost to the economy." https://justfacts.votesmart.org/public-statement/1411519/national-review-crenshaw-its-time-for-conservatives-to-own-the-climate-change-issue (justfacts.votesmart.org) "I'm all for reducing carbon emissions. My bill - the LEADING Act - promotes carbon capture tech. But claiming that this hurricane is solely because of climate change is very dishonest demagoguing, & claiming that a green new deal will "fix it" is not based in scientific reality." https://twitter.com/DanCrenshawTX/status/1168595265663700993?s=20 (twitter.com) "The President was right to pull out of the costly and meaningless Paris Climate Agreement. That agreement was merely value signaling, not good policy. We must use our money to develop better infrastructure, not engage in hopeless attacks on our energy industry." https://justfacts.votesmart.org/public-statement/1216112/issue-position-american-energy#.WleMgWe3wfl (justfacts.votesmart.org) "Two things can be true at once: 1. The #climatestrike is asking the wrong questions & proposing the wrong solutions. 2. We can and should reduce carbon emissions w/ better tech, creating clean and exportable energy for the world. Carbon capture, nuclear, #alloftheabove." https://twitter.com/DanCrenshawTX/status/1175200101523963904 (twitter.com) "Calls for a carbon tax are similarly misguided. Even if we were to implement a carbon tax, such a policy might inadvertently increase emissions as our cleaner, better-regulated American oil-and-gas industry potentially cedes market share to less clean Russian and Saudi producers. At the risk of stating: the obvious, the developing world won't stop demanding energy just because we decide to tax ourselves more. Conservatives can either tackle the issue of carbon emissions sensibly by proposing workable solutions, or run the risk of allowing the Democrats to do it for us -- with policies that would offer marginal environmental benefits at a devastating: cost to the economy." https://justfacts.votesmart.org/public-statement/1411519/national-review-crenshaw-its-time-for-conservatives-to-own-the-climate-change-issue (justfacts.votesmart.org) "I'm all for reducing carbon emissions. My bill - the LEADING Act - promotes carbon capture tech. But claiming that this hurricane is solely because of climate change is very dishonest demagoguing, & claiming that a green new deal will "fix it" is not based in scientific reality." https://twitter.com/DanCrenshawTX/status/1168595265663700993?s=20 (twitter.com) "The President was right to pull out of the costly and meaningless Paris Climate Agreement. That agreement was merely value signaling, not good policy. We must use our money to develop better infrastructure, not engage in hopeless attacks on our energy industry." https://justfacts.votesmart.org/public-statement/1216112/issue-position-american-energy#.WleMgWe3wfl (justfacts.votesmart.org) "Two things can be true at once: 1. The #climatestrike is asking the wrong questions & proposing the wrong solutions. 2. We can and should reduce carbon emissions w/ better tech, creating clean and exportable energy for the world. Carbon capture, nuclear, #alloftheabove." https://twitter.com/DanCrenshawTX/status/1175200101523963904 (twitter.com)
No		Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
"Energy jobs are critical to our economy, and must be a priority when considering any type of regulation or law coming out of Washington. [â¦] The President was right to pull out of the costly and meaningless Paris Climate Agreement. That agreement was merely value signaling, not good policy. We must use our money to develop better infrastructure, not engage in hopeless attacks on our energy industry." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1216112/issue-position-american-energy#.WleMgWe3wfl (votesmart.org) "Energy jobs are critical to our economy, and must be a priority when considering any type of regulation or law coming out of Washington. [â¦] The President was right to pull out of the costly and meaningless Paris Climate Agreement. That agreement was merely value signaling, not good policy. We must use our money to develop better infrastructure, not engage in hopeless attacks on our energy industry." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1216112/issue-position-american-energy#.WleMgWe3wfl (votesmart.org) "The President was right to pull out of the costly and meaningless Paris Climate Agreement. That agreement was merely value signaling, not good policy. We must use our money to develop better infrastructure, not engage in hopeless attacks on our energy industry." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1216112/issue-position-american-energy#.WleMgWe3wfl (votesmart.org) "Two things can be true at once: 1. The #climatestrike is asking the wrong questions & proposing the wrong solutions. 2. We can and should reduce carbon emissions w/ better tech, creating clean and exportable energy for the world. Carbon capture, nuclear, #alloftheabove." https://twitter.com/DanCrenshawTX/status/1175200101523963904 (twitter.com) "Iâm all for reducing carbon emissions. My bill - the LEADING Act - promotes carbon capture tech. But claiming that this hurricane is solely because of climate change is very dishonest demagoguing, & claiming that a green new deal will "fix it" is not based in scientific reality." https://twitter.com/DanCrenshawTX/status/1168595265663700993 (twitter.com) "Calls for a carbon tax are similarly misguided. Even if we were to implement a carbon tax, such a policy might inadvertently increase emissions as our cleaner, better-regulated American oil-and-gas industry potentially cedes market share to less clean Russian and Saudi producers. At the risk of stating: the obvious, the developing world won't stop demanding energy just because we decide to tax ourselves more. Conservatives can either tackle the issue of carbon emissions sensibly by proposing workable solutions, or run the risk of allowing the Democrats to do it for us -- with policies that would offer marginal environmental benefits at a devastating: cost to the economy." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1411519/national-review-crenshaw-its-time-for-conservatives-to-own-the-climate-change-issue (votesmart.org) "Calls for a carbon tax are similarly misguided. Even if we were to implement a carbon tax, such a policy might inadvertently increase emissions as our cleaner, better-regulated American oil-and-gas industry potentially cedes market share to less clean Russian and Saudi producers. At the risk of stating: the obvious, the developing world won't stop demanding energy just because we decide to tax ourselves more. Conservatives can either tackle the issue of carbon emissions sensibly by proposing workable solutions, or run the risk of allowing the Democrats to do it for us -- with policies that would offer marginal environmental benefits at a devastating: cost to the economy." https://justfacts.votesmart.org/public-statement/1411519/national-review-crenshaw-its-time-for-conservatives-to-own-the-climate-change-issue (justfacts.votesmart.org) "I'm all for reducing carbon emissions. My bill - the LEADING Act - promotes carbon capture tech. But claiming that this hurricane is solely because of climate change is very dishonest demagoguing, & claiming that a green new deal will "fix it" is not based in scientific reality." https://twitter.com/DanCrenshawTX/status/1168595265663700993?s=20 (twitter.com) "The President was right to pull out of the costly and meaningless Paris Climate Agreement. That agreement was merely value signaling, not good policy. We must use our money to develop better infrastructure, not engage in hopeless attacks on our energy industry." https://justfacts.votesmart.org/public-statement/1216112/issue-position-american-energy#.WleMgWe3wfl (justfacts.votesmart.org) "Two things can be true at once: 1. The #climatestrike is asking the wrong questions & proposing the wrong solutions. 2. We can and should reduce carbon emissions w/ better tech, creating clean and exportable energy for the world. Carbon capture, nuclear, #alloftheabove." https://twitter.com/DanCrenshawTX/status/1175200101523963904 (twitter.com) "Calls for a carbon tax are similarly misguided. Even if we were to implement a carbon tax, such a policy might inadvertently increase emissions as our cleaner, better-regulated American oil-and-gas industry potentially cedes market share to less clean Russian and Saudi producers. At the risk of stating: the obvious, the developing world won't stop demanding energy just because we decide to tax ourselves more. Conservatives can either tackle the issue of carbon emissions sensibly by proposing workable solutions, or run the risk of allowing the Democrats to do it for us -- with policies that would offer marginal environmental benefits at a devastating: cost to the economy." https://justfacts.votesmart.org/public-statement/1411519/national-review-crenshaw-its-time-for-conservatives-to-own-the-climate-change-issue (justfacts.votesmart.org) "I'm all for reducing carbon emissions. My bill - the LEADING Act - promotes carbon capture tech. But claiming that this hurricane is solely because of climate change is very dishonest demagoguing, & claiming that a green new deal will "fix it" is not based in scientific reality." https://twitter.com/DanCrenshawTX/status/1168595265663700993?s=20 (twitter.com) "The President was right to pull out of the costly and meaningless Paris Climate Agreement. That agreement was merely value signaling, not good policy. We must use our money to develop better infrastructure, not engage in hopeless attacks on our energy industry." https://justfacts.votesmart.org/public-statement/1216112/issue-position-american-energy#.WleMgWe3wfl (justfacts.votesmart.org) "Two things can be true at once: 1. The #climatestrike is asking the wrong questions & proposing the wrong solutions. 2. We can and should reduce carbon emissions w/ better tech, creating clean and exportable energy for the world. Carbon capture, nuclear, #alloftheabove." https://twitter.com/DanCrenshawTX/status/1175200101523963904 (twitter.com)
Limited funding for technology development yes, but I want to reduce generous subsidies currently being given. To an extent yes. But we have overreached and need to have more business-friendly regulation in place.

Guns

Do you generally support gun-control legislation?

Health Care

Yes

Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?

Immigration

Yes		Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border?
Yes		Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?

Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes?

National Security

Yes		Do you support increased American intervention in Middle Eastern conflicts beyond air support?
Unknown Position		Should the United States use military force in order to prevent governments hostile to the U.S. from possessing a nuclear weapon?
"North Korea cannot be tolerated as a belligerent rogue regime for much longer. We must stand behind the president as he builds a coalition against North Korea. However, we should be exceptionally wary of pre-emptive action against North Korea." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1216093/issue-position-national-security-foreign-policy-and-defense#.WleQ7Ge3wfI (votesmart.org) "North Korea cannot be tolerated as a belligerent rogue regime for much longer. We must stand behind the president as he builds a coalition against North Korea. However, we should be exceptionally wary of pre-emptive action against North Korea." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1216093/issue-position-national-security-foreign-policy-and-defense#.WleQ7Ge3wfI (votesmart.org)
This depends on many factors, but military options would certainly be on the table.

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