John Ross Goldthwaite
Historical Details
Position on Issues
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Was NH right to ban hand-held cell phone use while driving?
"Any cell phone use is distracting and should be addressed in a fashion similar to other distractions. When driving is impaired, warnings or sitings to be addressed in courts."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"I am opposed to any new or increased taxes-we should just control our spending. Voluntary contributions toward specific budget items. (Without increasing budget on items not voluntarily funded.)"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"I am opposed to any new or increased taxes-we should just control our spending. Voluntary contributions toward specific budget items. (Without increasing budget on items not voluntarily funded.)"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH authorize one or more casinos?
"I support legislation allowing gambling casinos in New Hampshire (but not as a means of raising revenue)"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH continue to base statewide assessments on Common Core standards?
"The adoption of any testing criteria should be decided upon by local school boards."
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Should NH decriminalize small amounts of marijuana?
"The possession of small quantities of marijuana should not be a crime."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH broaden campaign finance disclosure laws?
"I have not heard a cogent argument supporting full disclosure of private funds."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH continue to have the federal government run the online health insurance exchange?
"I believe this part of the ACA should be repealed. In general, I support repealing legislation."
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Should NH provide more funding for charter schools?
"I do not believe the state should fund charter schools."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Was NH right to expand Medicaid eligibility, using private insurance wherever possible?
"I oppose Medicaid expansion."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Do employees in NH need more legal protections in the workplace?
"If any changes are to be made, they should be made in the direction of increased economic freedom for individuals."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH add restrictions on welfare recipients?
Regarding drug tests for welfare recipients: "I oppose such legislation. I general, I oppose state welfare programs."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH allow the Northern Pass to proceed with some (not all) of the lines buried?
"In general, I oppose state supported or state funded projects."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH continue to use property taxes instead of a new broad-based tax, such as an income tax?
"I am opposed to any new or increased taxes-we should just control our spending. Voluntary contributions toward specific budget items. (Without increasing budget on items not voluntarily funded.)"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should New Hampshire continue to participate in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which requires utilities to purchase allowances for every ton of carbon they emit?
"NH should withdraw from RGGI and structure its own energy strategy."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH require car insurance for some or all drivers?
"I oppose legislation that would mandate insurance in order to register a vehicle. I oppose vehicle registration in general."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH require labels on some or all genetically modified foods?
"I oppose such legislation because this is a complex area and requires more study. In general, I oppose legislative requirements. People who do not want to ingest GMOs should research their food sources, and companies that modify their products genetically should not engage in fraud."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH pass right-to-work legislation?
"Right to Work legislation will create many new jobs in NH. Right to Work legislation increases the economic freedom of the individual, decreases the economic control by government over the individual....good."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
State role in economic growth
"Job stimulation is best left to the private sector."
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Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"I oppose any limits on assault weapons."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH restrict further wind power development?
"I support such a moratorium on commercial wind towers at the present time until the state studies the matter. In general, I support a moratorium so long as it applies to state supported or funded ventures. Privately funded commercial enterprises should remain free to move forward."
