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John Loughlin II's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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John Loughlin II refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2010 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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  • John J. Loughlin II. News - GOP Loughlin launches bid to unseat Kennedy. 5 February 2010. "[...] On abortion, for example, Loughlin said he is "pro-life." [...] Loughlin later acknowledged that jobs and access to health care are inextricably linked. But, "we've got to address the cost, and we've got to address the competitiveness, and you don't do that by taking over the entire health-care system," he said. [...] "There are any number of ways you can do that without nationalizing the health-care system." [...]" (www.johnloughlin.org)
  • John J. Loughlin II signed American Family Business Institute: No Death Tax. 2010. (www.nodeathtax.org)
  • John J. Loughlin II. 2010. Campaign For Liberty: Rhode Island Candidate Surveys. Responded YES to the question: "20. Indicate the tax cuts you are willing to vote for: [...] Estate Tax Cut." (www.campaignforliberty.com)
  • John J. Loughlin II. News - Loughlin Calls on Cicilline to Reject Tax Increase. 15 September 2010. "John Loughlin, Republican candidate for Congress in RI-1 today held a press conference at the Rhode Island Department of Taxation to discuss the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts that are due to expire in 2011. "I pledge that I will not vote to raise taxes on any Rhode Islander, plain and simple," said John Loughlin. [...] "I will vote "yes" on a vote to extend all the tax cuts enacted in 2001 and 2003 [...]." (www.johnloughlin.org)
  • John J. Loughlin II. News - Loughlin Pledges to Cut Taxes. 30 July 2010. "This is not the time for Washington to raise taxes by letting existing tax cuts expire. We need to grow the economy and this is tried and true way to accomplish that. Stimulus packages don't work. When the money is gone, so are the jobs. [...]" (www.johnloughlin.org)
  • John J. Loughlin II. News - Loughlin Pledges to Cut Taxes. 30 July 2010. ""This is not the time for Washington to raise taxes by letting existing tax cuts expire. We need to grow the economy and this is tried and true way to accomplish that. Stimulus packages don't work. When the money is gone, so are the jobs. [...]" (www.johnloughlin.org)
  • John J. Loughlin II. News - Loughlin Launches "John's Job Tour" In Woonsocket. 1 June 2010. "[...] "The federal stimulus package and the bailouts helped Wall Street but left Main Street out in the cold. [...]" (www.johnloughlin.org)
  • John J. Loughlin II. News - John Loughlin Criticizes Obama's New Stimulus. 7 September 2010. "[...] The idea that a government can grow the economy and create jobs through more spending and higher taxes has been proven not to work." [...]" (www.johnloughlin.org)
  • Vernon-Sparks, Lisa. The Providence Journal: Mass. Sen. Scott Brown campaigns for R.I. congressional candidate John Loughlin. 13 June 2010. "[...] He [Loughlin] said government needs to put capital back in the hands of the people, not with bailouts and not with a stimulus that drives up the deficit. [...]" (www.projo.com)
  • John J. Loughlin II. Blog - Join the 10 for 10 for Change Challenge Today! 22 June 2010. "[...] I'm for LEGAL immigration. We must stop illegal immigration. We must secure our borders, put in place a workable employer verification system and reject amnesty for those who have come here illegally. [...] I'll just say NO to more bailouts and failed stimulus plans. [...] Congress needs to stop deficit spending NOW. [...]" (johnloughlin.com)
  • John J. Loughlin II. Blog - Cutting taxes creates jobs - we have proof. 1 August 2010. "[...] Let's face it - the stimulus was a bust.  We've lost billions in borrowed money and we're not any better off. [...] " (johnloughlin.com)
  • John J. Loughlin II. Issue Position: Rebuilding the Economy and Creating Jobs. "[?] At the federal level, we need to take steps to get government out of the way of innovation and allow Americans to achieve again wherever their business takes them. This means lowering their overall tax burden and allowing them to expand their business without the specter of excessive regulation and government mandates." (votesmart.org)
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  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • John J. Loughlin II signed Americans for Prosperity: No Climate Tax. 26 June 2010. (www.noclimatetax.com)
  • John J. Loughlin II. 2010. Campaign For Liberty: Rhode Island Candidate Surveys. Responded YES to the question: "12. Will you oppose so-called "Cap and Trade" legislation?" (www.campaignforliberty.com)
  • John J. Loughlin II. Issue Position: Protecting Rhode Island's Environment. "[?] It's no coincidence that "conservation" and "conservative" share the same root and I'm proud to say that I am a conservative with a strong record on conservation issues. [?] I will work every day to ensure that the rural character of our communities is safeguarded and protected from reckless development, urban sprawl and environmental damage." (votesmart.org)
  • National Rifle Association. 2010. Project Vote Smart: Interest Group Ratings. "In 2010 National Rifle Association gave Representative Loughlin a grade of A, in its scorecard for candidates seeking office in 2010." (votesmart.org)
  • John J. Loughlin II. 2010. Campaign For Liberty: Rhode Island Candidate Surveys. Responded YES to the question: "3. Will you vote to oppose any legislation that allows the federal government to prohibit the sale, use, or carrying of firearms?" (www.campaignforliberty.com)
  • National Rifle Association. 2010. Project Vote Smart: Interest Group Endorsements. National Rifle Association endorsed John J. Loughlin II in the 2010 general election. (votesmart.org)
  • John J. Loughlin II. 2010. Campaign For Liberty: Rhode Island Candidate Surveys. Responded YES to the question: "11. Will you oppose any attempt to nationalize our health care system, including any sort of public option for insurance?" (www.campaignforliberty.com)
  • John J. Loughlin II. News - GOP Loughlin launches bid to unseat Kennedy. 5 February 2010. "[...] On abortion, for example, Loughlin said he is "pro-life." [...] Loughlin later acknowledged that jobs and access to health care are inextricably linked. But, "we've got to address the cost, and we've got to address the competitiveness, and you don't do that by taking over the entire health-care system," he said. [...] "There are any number of ways you can do that without nationalizing the health-care system." [...]" (www.johnloughlin.org)
  • John J. Loughlin II. News - Statement by John Loughlin on Health Care Bill. 22 March 2010. "Sadly, the health care bill that passed last night will do more harm than good. It will expand the role of government in our lives, [...] If elected to Congress, I will work with like-minded colleagues to repeal this bill and begin the process of putting people back in charge of their own health care." (www.johnloughlin.org)
  • John J. Loughlin II. Issue Position: Creating an Affordable Health Care System. "[?] But Washington took the wrong course. [?] With new leadership and true bipartisan cooperation, the next Congress should fix this blunder and come up with a better way to get health insurance to more people, without raising taxes and without expanding the role of the federal government in our lives." (votesmart.org)
  • John J. Loughlin II. 2010. NumbersUSA: 2010 Elections Voter Guide. Responded YES to: "Do you OPPOSE offering the estimated 11 million people illegally in the U.S. long-term work permits and/or a path to citizenship (whether through blanket amnesty or an "earned legalization" or other form)?" (www.numbersusa.com)
  • John J. Loughlin II. Blog - Join the 10 for 10 for Change Challenge Today! 22 June 2010. "[...] I'm for LEGAL immigration. We must stop illegal immigration. We must secure our borders, put in place a workable employer verification system and reject amnesty for those who have come here illegally. [...] I'll just say NO to more bailouts and failed stimulus plans. [...] Congress needs to stop deficit spending NOW. [...]" (johnloughlin.com)
  • John J. Loughlin II. Blog - My thoughts on the AZ court decision. 28 July 2010. "[...] I believe we need to close our borders; crack down on employers who take advantage of the illegal population; use a reliable and enforceable system of determining one's status and most importantly, have a national conversation about an immigration plan that makes sense for America.  It's unfair to offer a "pathway to citizenship" to people who broke the law when the folks who want to immigrate legally are waiting in line back home." (johnloughlin.com)
  • John J. Loughlin II. News - Remarks by John Loughlin, Republican Candidate for Congress (RI-1). 14 September 2010. "[...] I believe that we need to secure our borders and enforce our laws, making legal immigration the only pathway to U.S. citizenship. He [...] wants to get our troops out of Afghanistan without regard for how that would affect military success. I believe that we need to wait for the Petraeus report and follow his boots-on-the-ground assessment. [...]" (www.johnloughlin.org)
  • John J. Loughlin II. News - Loughlin Blasts Cicilline's Afghanistan Policy. 29 June 2010. "I support the objectives of our mission in Afghanistan and believe that we should commit the resources necessary to prevent that country from turning once again into a staging area for terrorist attacks on America," said Loughlin. [...]" (www.johnloughlin.org)
  • John J. Loughlin II. News - Remarks by John Loughlin, Republican Candidate for Congress (RI-1). 14 September 2010. "[...] I believe that we need to secure our borders and enforce our laws, making legal immigration the only pathway to U.S. citizenship. He [...] wants to get our troops out of Afghanistan without regard for how that would affect military success. I believe that we need to wait for the Petraeus report and follow his boots-on-the-ground assessment. [...]" (www.johnloughlin.org)
  • John J. Loughlin II. Issue Position: Security at Home and Abroad. "[?] War should only be used as the last resort, and when we commit our men and women to conflict, we need to give them clear, achievable goals and the tools they need to accomplish the mission. While the focus has been on health care, we have men and women fighting wars on three fronts and terrorists who would like to see our great nation crumble. We must continue to support our troops and be vigilant at home. [?]" (votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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