Issue Position: Pro-Jobs

Issue Position

The first thing every elected official ought to recognize about jobs is, elected officials don't create jobs. Elected officials create job friendly environments.

I believe taxes are too high in WV and these high taxes have been a major obstacle to job creation. I opposed every tax increase while in office. I helped stop the largest tax increase ($450M) in WV history proposed by then democrat Governor Justice. I have signed the no tax hike pledge by Americans For Tax Reform Pledge and will continue to oppose higher taxes.

We accomplished many legal and regulatory reforms during my time in the senate. Often these are the types of reforms that fly under the radar, but they are critical for many small businesses in particular. Having the heavy hand of government weigh upon you or being threatened by frivolous lawsuits can be a major factor for many businesses and for many it becomes too much. I believe everybody deserves a day in court of need be, but we have to ensure frivolous lawsuits don't destroy our businesses and the jobs they create.

When a politician says they don't know what they think about a major issue what they really mean is they don't want you to know what they think about the issue. Don't take "don't know" for an answer.

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