James DeMartino in 2020 DE Senatorial race
On Government Reform:
Business regulations must be streamlined
I will work to create an environment that promotes free enterprise and not hinder growth with excessive and stifling regulations that add to the cost of doing business.
Regulations must be streamlined so business can run their business and not continually file government licenses, documents and reports.
Source: 2020 Delaware Senate campaign website VoteDeMartino.com
Aug 20, 2020
On Budget & Economy:
Stalwart for cost effective modernization of infrastructure
The nation's infrastructure must be rebuilt, repaired and properly maintained to provide safe use for business, personal travel and national security. Roads, bridges and power lines are the visual reminders of our country's aging infrastructure.
I will be a stalwart for cost effective modernization of existing systems and a proponent of new technologies to improve the performance and safety of our power grid and especially the expansion of broadband to all areas of Delaware.
Source: 2020 Delaware Senate campaign website VoteDeMartino.com
Aug 20, 2020
On Budget & Economy:
Support free market competition instead of non-profits
Q: What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?A: Review the necessity and funding requirements of several federal agencies to include the Department of Education. I would cut federal funding to non-profit
organizations, social programs that are detrimental to the foundation of a strong family and reform the federal procurement system. The federal government needs to support a free market economy and competition. I will support the line item veto.
Source: AFA iVoterGuide on 2020 Delaware Senate race
Nov 3, 2020
On Civil Rights:
Identity politics is detrimental to our domestic security
Q: Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?A: Yes, racism is a threat to domestic security. Identity politics is detrimental to our domestic and national security. The old adage applies today, "divide and conquer."
The threat to our nation is from within our population. We must unite as Americans and fight for freedom and justice for all as established by our Declaration of Independence and our U.S. Constitution.
Q: What areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
A: Restore Law and Order. We must enforce our laws to protect our citizen's lives and property, a main function of government.
I will support our police and their funding requirements. Our constitutional rights must be protected and anarchy in the streets must be prevented.
Source: AFA iVoterGuide on 2020 Delaware Senate race
Nov 3, 2020
On Crime:
No death penalty, because pro-life
Q: Delaware's Supreme Court ruled the state's death penalty law unconstitutional, but the Legislature could change the law to reinstate it. Would you support a bill to do that? Why or why not?
DeMartino: No. I am Pro-Life.
Source: Wilmington News Journal on 2020 Delaware Senate race
Aug 20, 2018
On Crime:
Support our police ; restore law and order
Q: In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?A:
- Restore Law and Order. We must enforce our laws to protect our citizen's lives and property, a main function of government. I will support
our police and their funding requirements. Our constitutional rights must be protected and anarchy in the streets must be prevented.
- Economic growth and job creation. Restore our economy as soon as possible and further reduce unemployment below
2019 levels. This will be achieved by further reduction of government regulations on small businesses.
- Healthcare must be truly affordable for individuals and small businesses. We need insurance companies to provide effective coverage and
competitive pricing. Government bureaucracy cannot control healthcare, medical decisions must be made by medical professionals. Individuals should be able to select the coverage they need and know what they are paying for with itemized bills.
Source: AFA iVoterGuide on 2020 Delaware Senate race
Nov 3, 2020
On Drugs:
Heroin not just mental health issue, but a criminal issue
The crime rate has increased and decriminalizing marijuana only masks the problem.
The heroin epidemic is out of control and it is not just a mental health issue but a criminal issue too and they both must be resolved.
Source: Wilmington News Journal on 2020 Delaware Senate race
Aug 20, 2018
On Education:
A proponent of home schooling, private and charter schools
Our children require care, guidance and direction from parents not from government agencies. I am a proponent of home schooling, private and charter schools. Education, whether private or public must prepare our children for a rewarding and
prosperous independent future. The best education is determined and implemented at the local level. We must reduce bureaucracy, improve educational requirements and support of our teachers.
Source: 2020 Delaware Senate campaign website VoteDeMartino.com
Aug 20, 2020
On Education:
Taxpayers shouldn't be required to pay off student loans
Q: Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?A:
I do not support taxpayers being required to pay off student loans.
Source: AFA iVoterGuide on 2020 Delaware Senate race
Nov 3, 2020
On Environment:
Balance between protection and economic development
We must protect our environment and wisely utilize our natural resources. God has provided us beauty and abundance throughout our vast land, and we must be responsible stewards of this bounty. Whether its minerals and timber in western states or
watersheds & wetlands of the east coast, we must be cognizant of their vitality and importance to the ecosystem. I will strive to maintain the balance between the protection of resources & economic development, both are required for human survivability.
Source: 2020 Delaware Senate campaign website VoteDeMartino.com
Aug 20, 2020
On Families & Children:
I will incentivize multi-generational households
The foundation of a strong civilized society is the family. A strong family unit will reduce the ever-growing request for government services.
I will propose and support appropriate legislation that will strengthen families financially and incentivize multi-generational households. We must respect, protect and care for our seniors, our youth and the unborn.
Source: 2020 Delaware Senate campaign website VoteDeMartino.com
Aug 20, 2020
On Foreign Policy:
Uphold a firm America first foreign policy
Q: What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
A: We must uphold a firm America first foreign policy and maintain the strongest military that defends our national security interests throughout the world against all enemies to ourselves and our partnering allies.
Source: AFA iVoterGuide on 2020 Delaware Senate race
Nov 3, 2020
On Gun Control:
Stop eroding our constitutional rights with restrictions
Our constitutional rights are being eroded by legislative restrictions and it must stop. We must have a legislator to protect and preserve our constitutional rights of free speech, freedom of religion and the right to keep and bear arms.
I am that person. We need a legislator that believes in we the people and life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for all, and I do.
Source: Wilmington News Journal on 2020 Delaware Senate race
Aug 20, 2018
On Health Care:
Government bureaucracy cannot control healthcare
Small businesses have struggled due to the cost of insurance and individuals have suffered financially due to exorbitant premiums and deductibles. We need insurance companies to provide effective coverage and competitive pricing.
Government bureaucracy cannot control healthcare, medical decisions must be made by medical professionals. Individuals should be able to select the coverage they need and know what they are paying for with itemized bills.
Source: 2020 Delaware Senate campaign website VoteDeMartino.com
Aug 20, 2020
On Homeland Security:
Maintain the strongest, best equipped and trained military
The federal government exists to protect our rights as American citizens. This begins with the Constitutional obligation of the federal government to provide for the "common defense" of the United States. We must continually maintain the strongest,
best equipped and trained military in the world. We must care for veterans who provided us the strongest military, sacrificed the most for national security and protected our way of life.
Source: 2020 Delaware Senate campaign website VoteDeMartino.com
Aug 20, 2020
On Immigration:
The law must be enforced! Must not allow open borders
To protect our culture, our citizens and our way of life, we have immigration laws. These laws are designed to protect our country and our citizen's health, welfare and businesses. The law must be enforced!
Controlling our borders, supporting the Border Patrol and the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency is imperative. The United States is a sovereign country and must not allow open borders.
Source: 2020 Delaware Senate campaign website VoteDeMartino.com
Aug 20, 2020
On Jobs:
A state regulated minimum wage hurts small business
Q: Would you support an increase in the minimum wage? Why or why not?
DeMartino: No. A State regulated minimum wage hurts small business and negatively impacts job growth.
Source: Wilmington News Journal on 2020 Delaware Senate race
Aug 20, 2018
On Principles & Values:
Our government exists to protect our God given rights
Our government exists to protect our God given rights. I am a firm believer and supporter in our Constitution's fundamental principles of limited government, separation of powers, individual liberty and the rule of law.
Our rights are not subject to interpretation by public opinion but rather by the Supreme Court. I will support the nomination of judges that interpret the constitution as written and intended by our founding fathers.
Source: 2020 Delaware Senate campaign website VoteDeMartino.com
Aug 20, 2020
On Principles & Values:
Family man, Citadel grad, former Marine Judge Advocate
I was flattered when my friend James DeMartino, Esq., asked me to nominate him to run against that incumbent pink-o Chris Coons, who has been moving our state and nation to the left since 2015. I was happy to let loose and let the 200 or so patriots
there know what I really think. Jim is a great guy: Family man, Citadel grad, former Marine Corps Judge Advocate, intelligence officer and now an attorney-at-law in private practice. He'll make the kind of senator America and Delaware need.
Source: WGMD 92.7FM-Delmarva on 2020 Delaware Senate race
Jul 29, 2020
On Social Security:
Promote individual responsibility for retirement
Q: How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?A: A new social security system must be devised and implemented for future generations. Current retirees and seniors relying on their social security benefits
must not be impacted. This new system will require realistic funding projections, analysis and a visionary concept that does not rely solely, if at all, on a government run program funded with your tax dollars.
The government needs to emphasize, support and promote individual responsibility for retirement. I will be a proponent for self reliance and financial independence of all individuals.
This can be accomplished by reducing and eliminating the burden of government regulations and restrictions on your freedom.
Source: AFA iVoterGuide on 2020 Delaware Senate race
Nov 3, 2020
On Tax Reform:
Low taxes and health care my priority for seniors, retirees
Low taxes and health care are my priorities for our seniors and retirees.
I will not support increasing taxes on a population reliant on a fixed income.
Source: Wilmington News Journal on 2020 Delaware Senate race
Aug 17, 2018
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