Peter Nightingale
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?
"New Hampshire should repeal the new law and only ban text messaging."
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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."
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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."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH authorize one or more casinos?
"I think we're too late to the casino idea. Oxford Me and Connecticut already have a huge head start"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH continue to base statewide assessments on Common Core standards?
"I believe common core is just another politically correct way to dumb down America. It's time we accept that not everyone can excel in a school environment. Why do we keep dropping the standards to meet the level of the underperforming?"
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH decriminalize small amounts of marijuana?
"I would like to see how Colorado and other states handle the legalization of marijuana before changing NH law"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH broaden campaign finance disclosure laws?
"We need full disclosure of the individuals or entities financing political campaigns."
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH provide more funding for charter schools?
"I think school board budgets have gotten out of control for a number of reasons including tenure, benefits increases and the failed no child left behind laws."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Do employees in NH need more legal protections in the workplace?
"Our employment laws are generally adequate as they are."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH add restrictions on welfare recipients?
Regarding drug tests for welfare recipients: "I support such legislation."
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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?
"I oppose the Northern Pass project in any form."
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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."
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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 believe auto insurance should sometimes be required."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH require labels on some or all genetically modified foods?
"I need to learn more about the subject"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH pass right-to-work legislation?
"I believe unions are for the most part a thing of the past and tend to take the competitive spirit out of the worker."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"I don't think people understand what an 'assault weapon' is. There is no material difference between an 'assault weapon' and a hunting rifle."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH restrict further wind power development?
"I believe we should move forward with appropriate wind power projects utilizing the present review process."
