Champ Edmunds in 2014 MT Senate debate

On Abortion: Human life begins at conception

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

Edmunds: Strongly Agree

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

Edmunds: I am not sure what circumstance would justify killing a baby.

Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Montana Senate race Jul 2, 2014

On Budget & Economy: The borrower is servant to the lender

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.

Edmunds: Strongly Agree.

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

Edmunds: National Debt. The borrower is servant to the lender. We need to be a debt free Government and a debt free nation.

Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Montana Senate race Jul 2, 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.

Edmunds: Strongly Agree

Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Montana Senate race Jul 2, 2014

On Energy & Oil: No subsidies for wind and solar

Question topic: Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions when these are not economically feasible.

Edmunds: Strongly Disagree

Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Montana Senate race Jul 2, 2014

On Government Reform: Photo ID for voting

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

Edmunds: Strongly Disagree

Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Montana Senate race Jul 2, 2014

On Gun Control: 2nd amendment is about tyranny, not hunting

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

Edmunds: Strongly Disagree.

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

Edmunds. Gun Rights: We must defend our 2nd Amendment right to keep and bear arms. The 2nd amendment is about tyranny, it is not about hunting. National Debt. The borrower is servant to the lender. We need to be a debt free Government and a debt free nation.

Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Montana Senate race Jul 2, 2014

On Health Care: Repeal ObamaCare; it's not a government responsibility

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

Edmunds: Strongly Disagree

Question topic: The Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) should be repealed by Congress.

Edmunds: Strongly Agree

Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Montana Senate race Jul 2, 2014

On Homeland Security: Maintain a superior nuclear arsenal

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

Edmunds: Strongly Agree

Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Montana Senate race Jul 2, 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.

Edmunds: Strongly Agree

Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Montana Senate race Jul 2, 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.

Edmunds: Strongly Disagree.

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

Edmunds: Strongly Agree

Question topic: Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Edmunds: I am a born again Christian. I attend The Journey Christian Fellowship (an Evangelical Christian Church) where I serve as a Deacon.

Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Montana Senate race Jul 2, 2014

On Homeland Security: Allow easier driver licensing for military service members

As of Jan. 1, veterans in Montana will have the option of adding a special designation to their driver licenses or identification cards. The new designation on driver licenses and ID cards will eliminate the need for veterans to carry official military paperwork to be identified as such, making it easier for them to take advantage of veteran discounts on services and products.

Adding the designation is a two-step process. Veterans first must confirm their status with the Montana Veterans Affairs Division at any service office. Then, they can apply for a license or ID card from the Motor Vehicle Division by mail or in person at any driver exam station.

Last October, the Motor Vehicle Division provided another service to veterans by making it possible for a qualified military service member to apply for a commercial driver license (CDL) without skills testing. The implementing legislation was also passed this year and was sponsored by Representative Champ Edmunds.

Source: KXLF-4 (Butte) on 2014 Montana Senate race Jan 6, 2014

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