Jon Keyser in 2016 CO Senate race
On Drugs:
Feds should let marijuana businesses use normal banking
Q: Do you support federal action to provide clear rules for legal marijuana businesses to gain access to banking?A: One of the reasons people are so frustrated with government right now is because government holds private businesses and citizens to
standards to which the government does not comply. This is a prime example.
Right now, the State of Colorado is allowed to use the federal banking system to deposit the tax revenue generated by marijuana businesses, but the very same businesses paying these taxes to the state are denied access to banks.
I support opening the banking system to marijuana businesses so they can move out of the shadows and away from an all cash system that invites corruption and puts business owners in unnecessarily dangerous situations.
Source: Denver Post Voter Guide on 2016 Colorado Senate race
Jun 7, 2016
On Drugs:
Focus on awareness and treatment for opioid addiction
Q: What should Congress do to address the crisis of opioid addiction and overdose?A: About 80% of heroin users say they became addicted to opioids when they were first legally prescribed to them by a physician.
My focus would be on awareness and treatment, so pain management programs are tailored for patients in a way that will prevent prescription opioid abuse and would not lead to heroin use.
Source: Denver Post Voter Guide on 2016 Colorado Senate race
Jun 7, 2016
On Homeland Security:
Keep United States Northern Command in Colorado
Colorado's military installations are absolutely critical to our national security and defense. As a military member and an Intelligence Officer, I understand the missions at Colorado's military bases, and I would strongly protect our national
security capabilities. I oppose Senator John McCain's proposal that would likely move United States Northern Command out of Colorado, or eliminate it altogether."
Source: Denver Post Voter Guide on 2016 Colorado Senate race
Jun 7, 2016
On Social Security:
For next generation, use free market reforms
Q: Which of the entitlement programs would you look at first to reform or make cuts?A: We need to make sure that programs like Social Security and Medicare are protected for those citizens who have spent their lives paying into them.
After all, it's their money, and as a United States Senator, I will make sure Coloradans that are at or near retirement will be unaffected by modernizing our entitlement programs.
For those just starting out, I would support reforms that would ensure the government couldn't raid the retirement accounts of hardworking Coloradans. Technology is changing our world
at an amazing pace, people are living significantly longer, and that means raising the retirement age probably makes sense. For the next generation, we need to be focused on innovative reforms that allow the free market to work.
Source: Denver Post Voter Guide on 2016 Colorado Senate race
Jun 7, 2016
On War & Peace:
Iranian regime is evil, and cannot be trusted
Q: What three policy issues set you apart from your opponent?A: The list of policy differences between my opponent and me is a long one, but here are three important points of differentiation:
- Iran Deal: I strongly disagree with Senator
Bennet's support for the Iran deal. As an Intelligence Officer, I know the Iranian regime is evil, and cannot be trusted. The Iran deal makes the US less safe, but also gravely endangers some of our closest allies, like Israel. It virtually guarantees
the Iranians will obtain nuclear weapons, probably before my kids are in middle school.
- National Debt: I'll fight to cut our national debt, balance our budget, and get our fiscal house in order. I believe it is immoral for us to mortgage the futures
of our kids and grandkids.
- ObamaCare: We would not have ObamaCare today if Senator Bennet voted against it. We need to repeal ObamaCare immediately and replace it with innovative, free-market solutions.
Source: Denver Post Voter Guide on 2016 Colorado Senate race
Jun 7, 2016
On Abortion:
Life is sacred; a pro-life Coloradan
As a father and a husband, Jon believes that life is sacred and those who cannot protect themselves deserve to be protected.Jon is a pro-life Coloradan and will be a pro-life United States Senator.
America has a long history of protecting the vulnerable across the world, and Jon believes it's time for us to protect the vulnerable here at home as well.
Source: 2016 Colorado Senate campaign website JonKeyser.com
Feb 3, 2016
On Corporations:
Give job creators every opportunity to succeed
Government doesn't create jobs. It's innovation, technology, and entrepreneurs that are the face of the new economy. Jon will fight to give these job creators every opportunity to succeed in our new bottom-up economic system.
That starts with cutting regulations and reforming our tax code so it is simple and fair. Colorado families will prosper when we unleash the power of innovators and job creators.
Jon's economic record is built on his rock-solid fiscal record in the Colorado House of Representatives. In 2015, Jon stood up against establishment Republicans in the capitol and voted against the largest budget in Colorado history.
Jon will work to reform government spending and stop today's politicians from shifting burdens onto our children and grandchildren.
Source: 2016 Colorado Senate campaign website JonKeyser.com
Feb 3, 2016
On Education:
Provide parents with more choices
As a father, Jon believes education should be about our kids-not bureaucrats and special interests in Washington, D.C. We need to support our hardworking teachers, provide parents
with more choices, and ensure the money we invest results in higher performance in the classroom. All of our kids deserve a high quality education.
Source: 2016 Colorado Senate campaign website JonKeyser.com
Feb 3, 2016
On Energy & Oil:
Energy security=national security; all-of-the-above policy
As a veteran, Jon believes energy security = national security. With every step we take toward energy security and independence, we help ensure Colorado families can grow and prosper.Like any sound investment portfolio, we need to make sure we have a
diverse energy portfolio, which includes safely and responsibly developing our natural resources and utilizing renewable energy sources. We need to make room for innovators and entrepreneurs to spark an energy revolution that will help ensure our safety
and security.
Colorado has a large role to play in putting the United States on the path to energy security and independence. As a former roughneck working on an oil and gas rig on the Western Slope, Jon has firsthand experience with how critical the
energy industry is to Colorado's economy.
As a US Senator, Jon will fight for a true all-of-the-above energy policy and advocate for the national security and economic security advantages that energy independence will bring to the US.
Source: 2016 Colorado Senate campaign website JonKeyser.com
Feb 3, 2016
On Environment:
Advocate for clean air, clean water, and open space
As a Colorado native and a conservationist, Jon will work hard to preserve Colorado's natural beauty for future generations.
Jon will be our advocate for clean air, clean water, outdoor recreation and access to open space.
Source: 2016 Colorado Senate campaign website JonKeyser.com
Feb 3, 2016
On Gun Control:
Firm supporter of the Second Amendment
Jon is a firm supporter of the Second Amendment and the constitutionally guaranteed right of individuals to keep and bear arms. He has proven his commitment to preserving our rights by fighting for
them as a member of the United States military.Firearms in the hands of law abiding citizens do not pose a risk to public safety--they enhance public safety.
Source: 2016 Colorado Senate campaign website JonKeyser.com
Feb 3, 2016
On Homeland Security:
Deep understanding of the dynamic threats we face
The most important role of our federal government is to ensure the safety and security of Americans. Jon has spent his entire adult life on matters of defense and national security. As an Intelligence Officer, he has a
deep understanding of the dynamic threats we face, both at home and abroad.Jon is exactly the type of Senator Colorado needs to help fight for smart policies that will keep our country safe.
Source: 2016 Colorado Senate campaign website JonKeyser.com
Feb 3, 2016
On Immigration:
First step needs to be securing our border
Immigration is first and foremost a national security issue. The first step in any plan to address our broken immigration system needs to be securing our border.
As a United States Senator, Jon will fight to secure our border and reform our legal immigration system. Americans expect an immigration system that works and Jon will fight to fix our broken system.
Source: 2016 Colorado Senate campaign website JonKeyser.com
Feb 3, 2016
On Tax Reform:
Reform our tax code so it is simple and fair
Jon will fight to give job creators every opportunity to succeed in our new bottom-up economic system.
That starts with cutting regulations and reforming our tax code so it is simple and fair. Colorado families will prosper when we unleash the power of innovators and job creators.
Source: 2016 Colorado Senate campaign website JonKeyser.com
Feb 3, 2016
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