Paul Cardinal
Historical Details
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 do not believe the 'Trump tax plan' bill passed in December 2017 helps middle income citizens."
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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?
"I support a path to citizenship for illegal/undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children."
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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?
"Against"
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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?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
"I support federal funding for Planned Parenthood."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the government enforce federal marijuana laws in states that have legalized marijuana?
"The government should not enforce federal marijuana laws in states that have legalized marijuana."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government raise the minimum wage?
"The federal government should raise the minimum wage."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government continue to subsidize the domestic production of coal?
"Against"
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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?
"For"
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government continue to subsidize the domestic production of natural gas?
"Undecided"
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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 support this for Thorium based Nuclear projects only."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government continue to subsidize the domestic production of oil?
"Against"
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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?
"For"
Undecided| Read My Position
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 am undecided on this issue."
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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 would wait until the conclusion of the Mueller investigation to assess all the data we have. If the investigation is ended by the Executive Branch I would support impeachment."
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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."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government limit certain firearm purchases to residents over age twenty-one?
"This is far too nuanced an issue to be for or against. We need better laws to police access to guns but that doesn't necessarily mean limiting certain purchases."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government reform Social Security by requiring means testing?
"Undecided"
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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?
"The federal government should provide more funding to states to fight opioid addiction."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government provide health care and/or insurance to every citizen?
"The federal government should provide universal health care and/or insurance."
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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 impose additional sanctions on North Korea unless it abandons its nuclear program."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should the federal government privatize some or all of Social Security?
"Undecided"
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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?
"Undecided"
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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?
"Against"
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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 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."
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Should the federal government tax carbon emissions?
"For"
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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 oppose Pres. Trump's decision to withdraw from the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement."
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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."