Issues
Health Care ReformAny healthcare reform that does not preserve the private relationship between you and your doctor is no reform at all. In fact, the only beneficiary in the Democrats' proposal is Big Government. When lobbyist and insiders get together to talk about healthcare reform, they aren't talking about broken bones, or appendicitis; they're talking about money. Your money. |
Jobs and the economyGovernment doesn't create new jobs in the U.S. In fact, it prevents new job creation by excessive regulation of industry. Instead of reckless and wasteful new spending programs under the guise of "stimulus," the government ought to be trying to remove excessive and wasteful regulation so that the private, free-enterprise system will thrive once again creating good jobs and careers for Coloradans. |
Wasteful government spendingWashington politicians and insiders just can't help themselves this year. In addition to more reckless and dangerous government spending they have approved $200,000 for a tattoo removal program, $1.8 million in swine odor and manure management research, $413,000 for tri-state joint peanut research and $9.4 million for 14 projects for bike paths and trails. |
TaxesIn over 5,000 votes in the legislature, I have never once voted for a tax increase. Government was growing at an alarming rate even before the massive bailout, so-called stimulus spending and Obamacare. The breakdown of our economy was not the result of too few taxes, but in part because tax rates are too high. |
War in Iraq and AfghanistanWe can't allow states like Afghanistan, Iraq and Somalia to become threats to free commerce and the safety and security of the world. The only thing extremist terrorists understand is force. The pattern has been established: when the US remains firm in dealing with terror, terrorism recedes; when the US vacillates, then terror moves boldly forward. |
Foreign policyNothing threatens the stability of the world more than the possibility of a nuclear-armed Iran. And make no mistake; Iran's nuclear program is aimed at one thing: developing nuclear weapons. Iran's leader has said that Israel must be wiped off the map. |
Sanctity of lifeI am proudly pro-life and have a pro-life voting record. I believe that life should be protected from conception until natural death. |
Support for 2nd Amendment rightsI strongly support the right to keep and bear arms. I advocate lifting restrictions on preventing law-abiding citizens from exercising their constitutional rights. I believe that the 2nd Amendment has been subject to unconstitutional attacks by legislation aimed at curtailing those rights guaranteed in the constitution. |
Term limit amendment to the U.S. ConstitutionIt's clear that our Founding Fathers contemplated legislators who were citizens rather than a professional political class who made a living solely from serving in political office. Much of the corruption and reckless spending in Congress is promoted in order to help politicians secure reelection. |
AgricultureColorado's prosperity rests in sustaining its water resources. As United Senator, I will fight against raids from other states on Colorado's water resources, so that Colorado can continue to protect the natural resources which makes our state such a great place to live and work. |
Oil and gasThe U.S. can break its dependency on foreign sources of energy with clean and inexpensive resources right here in America. As United States Senator from Colorado, I will advocate policies that makes Colorado energy resources more accessible by removing excessive taxes and regulation... |
Private property rightsPrivate property rights are protected by the Constitution. Our Founders ranked the right to property along with the rights to life and liberty. As your next United States Senator, I will fight to protect those rights by standing up against the grasping policies of reckless government that believes... |
ImmigrationThere is a reason people want to come to the U.S.: America continues to be a land of great opportunity, freedom, economic advancement, and relief from oppression - all great qualities. But I firmly believe it must be done legally. |
