Matthew Whitaker in Survey of 2014 Senate campaign websites
On Abortion:
Life begins at conception
As a father I understand the miracle of life.
I believe that life begins at conception and will oppose all taxpayer funding for abortions. In the Senate, I will work vigorously to protect the unborn and stop any legislation that threatens the right to life.
Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, MattWhitaker.org, "Issues"
Oct 20, 2013
On Budget & Economy:
Balance the budget instead of $17 trillion national debt
As a father and small business owner, I balance a budget every year. It is past time for Washington to do the same. If we don't act now to put our country's financial house in order, the $17 trillion national debt will loom over the future of our
children and grandchildren. In our business and our family if we don't have enough money, we have to cut back. The government should too. I'll make the tough choices to balance the budget with spending cuts and a smarter approach to government.
Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, MattWhitaker.org, "Issues"
Oct 20, 2013
On Gun Control:
Lifetime defender of the Second Amendment
Protect the Second Amendment: I share the founding fathers belief that personal liberty is the bedrock principle of our Democracy. As a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association and defender of the Second Amendment, I have never wavered in
protecting this unalienable right. I defended this right as both Legal Counsel for the Iowa Firearms Coalition and Local Counsel to the National Rifle Association. The Second Amendment is just as important today as when it was first written.
Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, MattWhitaker.org, "Issues"
Oct 20, 2013
On Health Care:
Defund and repeal ObamaCare
I have signed the Senate Conservative Fund's petition to defund ObamaCare, and will vote to repeal this disastrous legislation.
ObamaCare was a misguided attempt to replicate the failed healthcare systems of Western Europe.
Instead of reforming a broken system, the legislation raised taxes and created a bureaucracy of endless red tape. The law was so impractical that even the liberal Democrats in Congress agreed to delay implementation.
There are sensible free market solutions that can fix the broken healthcare system, but first we must stop ObamaCare from making a bad situation worse.
Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, MattWhitaker.org, "Issues"
Oct 20, 2013
On Immigration:
As US Attorney, prosecuted immigration cases
A sixth-generation Iowan and small business owner, Matt worked for over five years on behalf of Iowans as the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa, protecting law-abiding citizens and their hard earned tax-dollars from fraud.
He prosecuted cases in important areas such as national security, immigration, income tax and firearms.
Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, MattWhitaker.org, "Story"
Sep 9, 2013
On Principles & Values:
What Iowa needs: growth, reform, and Iowa values
What Iowa Needs: We face significant challenges as a country. How we will solve them [should include]:- We need growth: Washington's toxic policies continue to slow the economy and put the brakes on growth and prosperity.
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We need more and better jobs: Too many hard working Americans are out of work or have to settle for less than their full potential. Washington breeds a culture of dependency. Too many Americans, through no fault of their own, are dependent on food
stamps and other government benefits.
- We need tax reform: Taxes are too high and the tax code is too complex, disadvantaging middle-income Americans.
- We need government reform: Burdensome regulations, debt, deficit and Washington bureaucrats
strangle American growth and innovation. The federal government is moving away from the Constitution and its founding principles.
- We need Iowa values and common sense: Families across Iowa are under pressure from the government and the economy.
Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, MattWhitaker.org, "Story"
Sep 9, 2013
On Principles & Values:
Christian churchgoer who can champion our values & beliefs
Iowa Values: Matt and his wife Marci, who is originally from Cedar Rapids, have been married for 20 years and have three energetic children.
A Christian who regularly attends church with his family, Matt has built a life on hard work and free enterprise. Matt Whitaker is the Republican who can champion our values and beliefs.
He is the one candidate who can stand toe-to-toe with any Democrat nominee. He has lived a life that demonstrates his values and has prepared him for the job of US Senator.
In the Senate, Matt will fight for Iowa values and common sense solutions to America's toughest problems.--See more at:
Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, MattWhitaker.org, "Story"
Sep 9, 2013
On Tax Reform:
Taxes are too high and the tax code is too complex
- We need tax reform: Taxes are too high and the tax code is too complex, disadvantaging middle-income Americans.
- We need government reform: Burdensome regulations, debt, deficit and Washington bureaucrats strangle American growth
and innovation. The federal government is moving away from the Constitution and its founding principles.
- Matt worked for over five years as the US Attorney, protecting law-abiding citizens and their hard earned tax-dollars from fraud.
Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, MattWhitaker.org, "Story"
Sep 9, 2013
On Welfare & Poverty:
Too many people on food stamps breeds culture of dependency
Too many hard working Americans are out of work or have to settle for less than their full potential. Washington breeds a culture of dependency.
Too many Americans, through no fault of their own, are dependent on food stamps and other government benefits.
Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, MattWhitaker.org, "Story"
Sep 9, 2013
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