Dan Belforti
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Position on Issues
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Do you support "The Speaker Project" from the organization No Labels, a proposal to change several House rules with the intent of encouraging bipartisan cooperation? (Learn more at https://www.nolabels.org/the-speaker-project/)
"I support 'The Speaker Project' from the organization No Labels."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Do you believe the "Trump tax plan" bill passed in December 2017 helps middle income citizens?
"I believe the 'Trump tax plan' bill passed in December 2017 helps middle income citizens, and all Americans."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government amend the Affordable Care Act/"Obamacare" by giving states a fixed block grant for Medicaid?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should Congress create a path to citizenship for illegal/undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children?
"Allow companies and individuals to purchase citizenship for accepted applicants to significantly raise federal revenue. (Possibly over $100,000 per citizenship)
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government amend the Affordable Care Act/"Obamacare" by eliminating the "essential health benefits" insurance plans must cover?
"For"
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Candidate's Website, 2018
"Recently passed campaign finance laws protect incumbents from criticism and help ensure their 90% plus re-election rates. Respect free speech and promote more competitive elections by allowing individual citizens to contribute their own money in any amount to the campaigns or political organizations of their choice.
"Taxpayers should not be forced to support political campaigns.
"Corporations and unions should not be allowed to contribute to political campaigns or organizations unless they receive permission from their shareholders or union members in advance."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government ban abortion after 20 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?
"I oppose a federal ban on abortion after 20 weeks gestation, even with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government do more to combat climate change by increasing funding for research on climate issues?
"Dems and Republicans have both failed miserably on climate change."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
"Planned Parenthood ideally privately funded, especially when directly associated with abortion expenses."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the government enforce federal marijuana laws in states that have legalized marijuana?
"The federal government should not enforce federal marijuana laws in states that have legalized marijuana. Repeal the Substances Abuse Act of 1970 and leave drug regulation to the individual states. Legalize marijuana at federal level, allow states to regulate other drugs."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government raise the minimum wage?
"The federal government should not raise the minimum wage. Minimum wage laws prevent companies from hiring unskilled workers, giving them the opportunity to learn new skills while training. Similar situation with disabled and elderly potential employees. Every economist not hired by a union or government organization agrees minimum wage laws cause unemployment and increase dependence on government social nets."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government continue to subsidize the domestic production of coal?
"Assess carbon fees to significantly compensate for past, present and future damages caused and potentially caused by polluting energy sources."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government do more to combat climate change by providing subsidies for energy efficiency?
"Dems and Republicans have both failed miserably on climate change."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government continue to subsidize the domestic production of natural gas?
"Assess carbon fees to significantly compensate for past, present and future damages caused and potentially caused by polluting energy sources."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government increase subsidies for nuclear energy to bring them into line with subsidies for other energy sources with low greenhouse emissions, such as wind and solar?
"I oppose increased subsidies for nuclear energy. Taxpayers should not subsidize polluting energy providers. Nuclear companies must purchase private insurance to cover accidents, not given immunity nor taxpayer provided insurance."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government continue to subsidize the domestic production of oil?
"Assess carbon fees to significantly compensate for past, present and future damages caused and potentially caused by polluting energy sources."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government do more to combat climate change by providing subsidies for renewable energy?
"Dems and Republicans have both failed miserably on climate change."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Do you generally support higher tariffs on imports from countries such as China, where we have a large trade deficit?
"I support higher tariffs on imports from countries such as China, where we have a large trade deficit. Increase tariffs to help balance trade deficits and raise tax revenues. Do not use proceeds to subsidize farms or any other industry."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Would you vote in favor of impeaching President Donald Trump based on what is known to date?
"I am undecided on this issue."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government increase funding for transportation infrastructure, such as road repair and highway expansion?
"The federal government should increase funding for transportation infrastructure thru gas taxes only. Increase gasoline taxes significantly to fund transportation infrastructure (roads and bridges)"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government limit certain firearm purchases to residents over age twenty-one?
"The federal government should limit certain firearm purchases to residents over age twenty-one."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government reform Social Security by requiring means testing?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the U.S. build a physical wall between Mexico and the U.S.?
"The U.S. should not build a physical wall between Mexico and the U.S."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government provide more funding to states to fight opioid addiction?
"End war on drug users. Prohibition doesn't work obviously. Repeal Substances Abuse Act of 1970."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government provide health care and/or insurance to every citizen?
"Health care vouchers and health savings accounts are better solutions."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the U.S. impose additional sanctions on North Korea unless it abandons its nuclear program?
"The U.S. should not impose additional sanctions on North Korea. Tariffs to help decrease trade deficits with all nations. Higher tariffs on countries that abuse environment or human rights, such as North Korea."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government privatize some or all of Social Security?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government reform Social Security by raising the retirement age from today's age of 67?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government amend the Affordable Care Act/"Obamacare" by repealing the tax penalty for employers who do not offer health insurance?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the U.S. impose additional sanctions on Russia in retaliation for its aggressive action in Syria and the Ukraine?
"The U.S. should not impose additional sanctions on Russia."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government allow student loan payments to be reduced based on income?
"The federal government should allow student loan payments to be reduced based on income. Eliminate the federal Dept. of Education and use funds for vouchers at state or local level. Encourage education tax credits."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government tax carbon emissions?
"Dems and Republicans have both failed miserably on climate change."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Do you support Pres. Trump's decision to withdraw from the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement?
"I am undecided on this issue."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Do you agree with President Trump on withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement?
"I disagree with President Trump on withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement. Doesn't do enough to protect environment. Assess pollution user fees on imported goods in addition to tariffs to help balance trade deficit and decrease carbon emissions."
