Robert Joseph, Jr.
Historical Details
Position on Issues
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire ban abortion after 24 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?
"Am pro choice. Government and people have no right to interfere with any ones medical choices. Is also 1st Amendment violation it's a personal matter between a woman and her doctor, not government, religion or otherwise."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"Will not sign 'no tax pledge'. We need to keep options open. But will work to avoid as long as possible."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"Will not sign 'no tax pledge'. We need to keep options open. But will work to avoid as long as possible."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"Recommend to restore to previous levels, then consifer possible cap."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase the tax on cigarettes?
"Smoking is a health issue."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire add restrictions to the governor's powers during a state of emergency?
"Gov. Sununu has done good job on Covid-19. But caution need to ensure above."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire extend the renewable portfolio standard past 2025, requiring public utilities to obtain more than 25% of electricity from renewable energy sources?
"See previous comment."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase public access to reports of police misconduct?
"1. Personal issues. 2. Do not favor defund as reducing police. 3. Favor defunding budgets to provide new training for new skill sets sets for safer communities."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Do you support the option of mail-in ballots for all voters, not just absentees?
"Is safest way to vote. 4 states do this now should be US Constituional Amendment to provide."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?
"Am concerned this might be a path to substance abuse. I do support the use of medical marijuana."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
"Should be over $20.00 per hr. If had kept up with inflation per Wall Street Journal."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase the size of solar panel installations that may participate in net energy metering?
"Strong on climate change issue. Need to reduce all dependence on fossil fuels."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase subsidies and tax credits for business investment?
"We need more businesses in NH to maintain income or sales tax status."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase the base amount of per-pupil funding it provides to local school districts?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Do you support Gov. Sununu's proposal to allow employers and employees to opt-in to a private, paid family and medical leave insurance plan, based on a pool of state employees, excluding coverage for personal illness?
"Governor has no clue."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
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?
"Require utilites to have goal of 100% renewable sources."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire create a road usage fee?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire create a statewide family and medical leave program, paid for with a percentage of employee wages, with no opt-out?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"I support 2nd Amendment with modification to reflect today's level of weapons. I support strict background checks."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire provide student loan debt repayment programs for workers in industries with labor shortages?
"Students are our future employeers/employers. Education is essential."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire add tax incentives for affordable housing development?
"Will help lower costs for low income people. A cap could be considered."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire allocate tax revenues for private and home schooling costs?
"Against
