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Mark Harris' Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Mark Harris has provided voters with clear stances on key issues by responding to the 2018 Political Courage Test.

What is the Political Courage Test?

North Carolina 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?
No		In order to balance the budget, do you support reducing defense spending?

Campaign Finance

Yes

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

Economy

No		Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
Yes		Do you support lowering corporate taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?

Education

Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards?

Energy & Environment

Yes		Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
Yes		Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?

Guns

Do you generally support gun-control legislation?

Health Care

Yes		Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?
Repeal and replacing the ACA with a plan that gives patients more choices and control over their healthcare and brings down premiums and healthcare cost.

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

Unknown Position		Should the United States use military force in order to prevent governments hostile to the U.S. from possessing a nuclear weapon?
"Millions of Muslims have lived in the United States peacefully for hundreds of years. Religious liberty is probably the highest virtue that we hold as a nation. That being said, there is no denying that radical factions of Muslims believe that killing "infidels" is their religious duty (jihad), and they consider the U.S. infidels. As a former Pastor, I know the history of religious wars, especially between Israel and her enemies. Our country should continue its unwavering support for the nation of Israel, and should absolutely continue to be pro-active in our defense against radical Muslims that would seek to cause us harm." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1243346/issue-position-terrorism (votesmart.org) "We must respond to attacks on our diplomats and troops with every ounce of our military force and clean out federal agencies who have contributed to weakening our country's standing on the world stage. It is vital that we prosecute current and former federal officials who have participated, lied and covered up major international blunders, some of which have led to the death of Americans." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/851404/issue-position-national-defense (votesmart.org)
Yes		Do you support increased American intervention in Middle Eastern conflicts beyond air support?
"Millions of Muslims have lived in the United States peacefully for hundreds of years. Religious liberty is probably the highest virtue that we hold as a nation. That being said, there is no denying that radical factions of Muslims believe that killing "infidels" is their religious duty (jihad), and they consider the U.S. infidels. As a former Pastor, I know the history of religious wars, especially between Israel and her enemies. Our country should continue its unwavering support for the nation of Israel, and should absolutely continue to be pro-active in our defense against radical Muslims that would seek to cause us harm." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1243346/issue-position-terrorism (votesmart.org) "We must respond to attacks on our diplomats and troops with every ounce of our military force and clean out federal agencies who have contributed to weakening our country's standing on the world stage. It is vital that we prosecute current and former federal officials who have participated, lied and covered up major international blunders, some of which have led to the death of Americans." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/851404/issue-position-national-defense (votesmart.org)

Administrative Priorities

Please explain in a total of 100 words or less, your top two or three priorities if elected. If they require additional funding for implementation, please explain how you would obtain this funding.

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