Joni Ernst in 2014 Faith2Action iVoterGuides


On Abortion: Human life begins at conception

Question topic: Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Ernst: Strongly Agree

Question topic: Should abortion be allowed under extenuating circumstances? If so, what circumstances?

Ernst: Yes, in the case of life of the mother.

Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Iowa Senate race Sep 30, 2014

On Civil Rights: Government shouldn't redefine marriage

Question topic: Marriage is a union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Ernst: Strongly Agree

Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Iowa Senate race Sep 30, 2014

On Corporations: Eliminate rules which inhibit strong free-market economy

Question topic: Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self interest into the fairest and most productive economic system there is, and are the key to national prosperity.

Ernst: Strongly Agree.

Question topic: Briefly list political or legislative issues of most concern to you.

Ernst: Economy- We must eliminate rules and regulations which inhibit a strong free-market economy, and get spending under control.

Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Iowa Senate race Sep 30, 2014

On Government Reform: Photo ID for voting

Question topic: People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Ernst: Strongly Disagree

Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Iowa Senate race Sep 30, 2014

On Gun Control: Opposes more gun restrictions

Question topic: More restrictive gun control laws are needed now to protect public safety.

Ernst: Strongly Disagree

Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Iowa Senate race Sep 30, 2014

On Health Care: ObamaCare is egregious overreach of federal government

Question topic: It is the government's responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.

Ernst: Strongly Disagree

Question topic: The Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) should be repealed by Congress.

Ernst: Strongly Agree. Affordable Care Act: A clearly egregious overreach of federal government.

Question topic: Briefly list political or legislative issues of most concern to you.

Ernst: Affordable Care Act- A clearly egregious overreach of federal government.

Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Iowa Senate race Sep 30, 2014

On Homeland Security: I understand the importance a strong national defense

Question topic: The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.

Ernst: Strongly Agree.

Question topic: Briefly list political or legislative issues of most concern to you.

Ernst: Defense/Military- As a veteran, I understand the importance a strong national defense, and taking care of those soldiers who have laid their lives on the line for our freedom.

Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Iowa Senate race Sep 30, 2014

On Immigration: Protect the borders; prevent illegal entry

Question topic: Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry of persons into the country.

Ernst: Strongly Agree

Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Iowa Senate race Sep 30, 2014

On Principles & Values: Judeo-Christian values established our government framework

Question topic: Efforts to bring Islamic law (shariah) to America do not pose a threat to our country and its Constitution.

Ernst: Strongly Disagree.

Question topic: Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.

Ernst: Strongly Agree.

Question topic: Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Ernst: I am a Christian. I have grown up in the Lutheran faith, worship in the church I grew up in, and continue to teach Sunday school in that very church. My faith and beliefs continue to define who I am today as a mother, wife, soldier, state senator and community leader.

Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Iowa Senate race Sep 30, 2014

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