Dan Bongino in 2012 Maryland Senate Debates

On Corporations: Lessen the tax burden on residents and businesses

Bongino said government needs to get out of the way and lessen the tax burden on residents and businesses. "Put the money back in Marylanders' pockets," Bongino said. "They know what to do with it."

On Health Care: ObamaCare places too much power in the hands of bureaucrats

Cardin, a strong supporter of the law, noted the consequences of repeal, including the loss of a popular provision that allows parents to keep their children on their policies until the age of 26. He also said restrictions on pre-existing conditions would return. "We need to move forward, not repeal ObamaCare," Cardin said.

Sobhani said he supported some aspects of the health care law, including the end of restrictions on pre-existing conditions. However, he believes more effort should be made to include input from patients and doctors.

On Foreign Policy: Base Israel borders on 1967 lines, with Jerusalem as capital

Bongino also was upset over Obama's press secretary's "non-answer" when asked by a reporter recently whether the U.S considers Jerusalem or Tel Aviv the capital of Israel.

"Israel needs to be our number one ally in the Middle East," Bongino said. "I was upset over the president's remarks and disturbed by the recent comments over Jerusalem."

On War & Peace: Too late to act if Iran gets even just a few nukes

Bongino also said he is a strong supporter of Israel, which he said is our only strong ally in the region.

On Abortion: Opposes federal funding for embryonic stem cell research

Bongino selected, "Oppose."

On Corporations: Predictable tax code benefits economy more than revenue loss

Bongino selected, "Support."

Bongino added, "A predictable and simple tax code is vital for businesses planning their capital expenditures and long term investments. The benefit throughout the economy from R&D far outweighs the consequence of a relatively small tax revenue loss."

On Education: Schools must inspire next generation of engineers & doctors

Bongino selected, "Yes."

Bongino added, "Inspiring the next generation of engineers, doctors, and scientists begins with our primary schools and teachers. I fully support the implementation of tools such as parent choice vouchers, charter schools, and merit based pay systems for educators. In addition, we must reward good teachers, the bedrock of our educational system, and allow them to work in a system not stifled by bureaucracy and archaic work rules. Our educational goals in math, science, and every other industry should not simply be to 'keep pace with the world,' but to be the BEST in the world."

On Health Care: Health research is the solution, but not by gov't

Bongino selected, "Part of the solution."

Bongino added, "Investing in research and development that will prevent and cure disease is integral to the long term sustainability of health care in the United States. Sponsoring public and private research will avert massive costs and suffering. Limiting wasteful bureaucracy in the public sector while simultaneously incentivizing research in the private sector will produce progress and tangible results."

On Homeland Security: Veterans deserve effective and dependable health care

Bongino selected, "About right."

Bongino added, "Military veterans and service members who dedicate themselves to protecting our rights and freedom around the globe deserve effective and dependable health care. We need to focus on modernizing and improving the delivery of health care. Many agencies in the government could benefit from maximizing efficiency instead of spending more dollars."

On Technology: Return the United States to being a center of innovation

Bongino selected, "A high priority."

Bongino added, "The United States led the world in science and innovation over the last two centuries. We gained our position by virtue of our commitment to free market principles. If we focus our energy on free markets and free people, we can harness our natural resources and human capital, and return the United States to being a center of innovation, not just the recipients of it. We need emphasize to research and development which will power our domestic economy, while making us competitive in the global economy."