Bill Hagerty in 2020 TN Senate race
On Crime:
Uphold the rule of law; stop ANTIFA
We have seen criminals and ANTIFA anarchists hijack First Amendment protests with a campaign for violence and crime. Dismantling and defunding our police departments will throw our country into chaos. Who will answer the call when you're family needs
help? The dismantling and defunding of law enforcement in America is not the solution. Bill will work to uphold the rule of law, stop ANTIFA, and fight to secure appropriate funding and support for our law enforcement officers.
Source: 2020 Tennessee Senate campaign website TeamHagerty.com
Jul 1, 2020
On Crime:
Supports death penalty for human trafficking
Human trafficking affects every county in Tennessee. While Tennessee has been a leader in the fight to end this modern-day slavery, more must be done. Human traffickers--those who knowingly, intentionally exploit others and force them into modern-day
slavery--should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law and that includes the death penalty. Human trafficking is one of the most atrocious crimes, and he fully supports the death penalty for these criminals.
Source: 2020 Tennessee Senate campaign website TeamHagerty.com
Jul 1, 2020
On Crime:
Use Insurrection Act against domestic terrorism
President Trump has already taken decisive leadership in recognizing ANTIFA as a terrorist organization. America is rooted in the rule of law. We cannot have another night of violence. It has to stop now. Period. If we don't, it propagates lawlessness.
To better protect our cities and communities from further danger, President Trump should use the Insurrection Act to its fullest extent. Mobilizing our military forces across the country will show that we will not tolerate domestic terrorism.
Source: 2020 Tennessee Senate campaign website TeamHagerty.com
Jul 1, 2020
On Health Care:
Trump administration did a great job on COVID-19
The Trump Administration is doing a great job preparing for the worst, to make sure the worst does not happen. Bill has worked with
President Trump to push back against China as his Ambassador to Japan. In the Senate, Bill will work to keep Americans safe and that includes the threat of outbreaks, like the coronavirus.
Source: 2020 Tennessee Senate campaign website TeamHagerty.com
Jul 1, 2020
On Free Trade:
Decrease our strategic dependency on China
From Huawei to unfair trade to oppressive human rights violations, China has been working to compromise our security, weaken our economy, and harm our society.
Since taking office, however, President Trump is standing up to China and fighting back to level the playing field, secure our nation, and decrease our strategic dependency on China.
Source: Breitbart News on 2020 Tennessee Senate race
Mar 18, 2020
On Health Care:
Government run health care model failed in China
We are witnessing the central government run health care model fail in China. We are fortunate to have a private sector to call upon for all-hands help and innovation when we encounter challenges beyond the government's capabilities.
This situation makes clearer than ever the dangers of allowing bureaucrats in Washington, D.C. to eliminate the incentives for innovation and impose "one-size- fits-all" decisions for our individual medical needs.
Source: Breitbart News on 2020 Tennessee Senate race
Mar 18, 2020
On Social Security:
Don't "cut" social programs, make them more efficient
Although the national debt and deficit are immense, Hagerty stressed that it does not necessarily warrant cuts to social programs such as Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. "I think 'cut' is not the word I would use," he said. "I want to see if
there is a way to more efficiently deliver those services with an idea of making them sustainable for our nation, long-term. And that's going to require looking at every aspect of our budget--the discretionary part and the non discretionary part."
Source: The Cleveland Banner on 2020 Tennessee Senate race
Jan 11, 2020
On Abortion:
Vehemently opposes taxpayer funds for abortion
Bill vehemently opposes taxpayer funds for abortion and abortion providers; he will fight to defund Planned Parenthood. He's 100 percent pro-life. He will work to pass Pain Capable
Legislation and a bill that requires medical care for babies born alive as the result of a botched abortion. He will support constitutionalist judges who support the right to life. Bill will work to improve our foster care and adoption programs.
Source: 2020 Tennessee Senate campaign website TeamHagerty.com
Dec 24, 2019
On Budget & Economy:
Work to get government out of the way of business
Bill knows what it takes to grow Tennessee's bustling economy, because he's done it. He knows the federal government should never punish success, nor failure in the free market. He'll work to get government out of the way, cut unnecessary bureaucratic
regulation, continue President Trump's winning streak on taxes, promote free trade, remove barriers to trade, strengthen the regulatory review process, and encourage companies to do business in Tennessee.
Source: 2020 Tennessee Senate campaign website TeamHagerty.com
Dec 24, 2019
On Budget & Economy:
Won't raise taxes; committed to cutting spending
Your family balances its budget every month, and Bill believes the federal government should too. Bill won't raise taxes. He will fight for a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution. He'll work to streamline an out of control federal government
that spends too much of our money and cut down on waste, fraud, and abuse. He's committed to cutting spending. He will stand strong against the liberal Democrats in the House who want to spend your hard-earned money recklessly.
Source: 2020 Tennessee Senate campaign website TeamHagerty.com
Dec 24, 2019
On Corporations:
Stop the socialist agenda; cut corporate tax rate
The extreme liberals want to implement a government-run health care plan that will cost an estimated $52 trillion and the Green New Deal, which would cost a whopping $93 trillion. Bill knows we need true fiscal conservative leadership to stop the
socialist agenda and help President Trump drain the swamp. He will work to cut frivolous spending, cut the corporate tax rate to encourage job growth, and make tax cuts permanent. Bill will support no budget, no pay legislation.
Source: 2020 Tennessee Senate campaign website TeamHagerty.com
Dec 24, 2019
On Education:
Shift education spending to block grants to states
Every student in Tennessee, regardless of their zip code, should be prepared with skills for whatever path they choose after graduation. He will work to increase funding for charter schools and protect religious and parochial schools from government
interference. He strongly opposes "Common Core" and "No Child Left Behind" and supports significantly decreasing funding for the Department of Education and shifting that money to the states via block grants.
Source: 2020 Tennessee Senate campaign website TeamHagerty.com
Dec 24, 2019
On Energy & Oil:
Fight socialist fracking bans, repeal fuel standards
Bill will do everything in his power to stop the Green New Deal and fight socialist attempts to ban fracking. He will support the exploration and development of fossil fuels.
Bill will work to repeal renewable fuels standards and scale back excessive environmental regulations on the development of new resources.
Source: 2020 Tennessee Senate campaign website TeamHagerty.com
Dec 24, 2019
On Environment:
Eliminate senseless EPA interference on farmers
Agriculture is vital to Tennessee's economy. Bill will work to eliminate senseless EPA interference and fight to cut unnecessary regulations.
He will pass a Farm Bill for farmers and support President Trump's efforts to get fair access to global markets.
Source: 2020 Tennessee Senate campaign website TeamHagerty.com
Dec 24, 2019
On Foreign Policy:
Ensure our allies support us and enemies fear us
Bill served as the United States Ambassador to Japan in President Donald Trump's administration, where he saw firsthand how President Trump is re-establishing America's role in the world as a leader. America is no longer "leading from behind" nor
deploying "strategic patience." He has worked with President Trump to deal with the immediate threats of North Korea and the longer range issues that have built up with China and Russia.
He stands with Israel, and he will never stop fighting to defeat radical Islamic terrorism. Bill believes we must stand firm against Sharia Law in our country and across the globe
because it can be the foundation for radical Islam and terrorism. He is committed to working with President Trump to ensure that our allies support us and our enemies fear us.
Source: 2020 Tennessee Senate campaign website TeamHagerty.com
Dec 24, 2019
On Foreign Policy:
US has moral obligation to protect Israel
The United States has a moral obligation to protect Israel. He fully supported President Trump keeping America's promise to move our embassy to Jerusalem. He believes we must align ourselves against Israel's enemies and show Tehran the United States
does not tolerate their attempts to bully our allies. Bill will push for a permanent nuclear deal that ensures Iran never has a nuclear weapon, and he will support continued foreign assistance to Israel.
Source: 2020 Tennessee Senate campaign website TeamHagerty.com
Dec 24, 2019
On Government Reform:
Constitutionalist judges who won't legislate from the bench
President Donald Trump is nominating constitutionalist judges to the federal bench and Supreme Court, and the Republican Senate majority is confirming those judicial nominees who will not legislate from the bench.
But extreme Democrats are now talking about packing the court. That's not what the Founders intended. In the Senate, Bill will support President Trump's judicial nominees who respect the Constitution and the rule of law.
Source: 2020 Tennessee Senate campaign website TeamHagerty.com
Dec 24, 2019
On Government Reform:
Protect Constitution; support Congressional term limits
Bill will work to protect our founders' vision for our country. He will vote to confirm President Trump's judicial nominees who will respect the Constitution and the rule of law. He will protect religious freedom. He will stand up to
Washington liberals' attacks on our Constitution, our freedoms and their never-ending attempts to impeach President Trump. He supports term limits to help hold Congress accountable.
Source: 2020 Tennessee Senate campaign website TeamHagerty.com
Dec 24, 2019
On Gun Control:
The threat to gun rights is real
Bill believes that the Second Amendment is one of our most important freedoms, and he will always protect our constitutional rights, including our right to bear arms and protect ourselves. The threat to our gun rights is real. That's why we need strong
leadership in the Senate that won't buckle to liberal pressure. Bill opposes a national gun registry, red flag laws and universal background checks. He'll vote to confirm constitutionalist judges who respect our rights to self-defense.
Source: 2020 Tennessee Senate campaign website TeamHagerty.com
Dec 24, 2019
On Health Care:
Return health care to patient choice in free market
Bill knows ObamaCare reduced patient choice and made health care too expensive to afford. He believes the best fix would be to reduce the federal government's power to make health care decisions for you and to return that power to the patients and the
free market. Bill will fight to make health care affordable and give you--the patient--the freedom to make your health care decisions. He will work to end surprise billing and reduce the costs of prescription drugs, especially for our seniors.
Source: 2020 Tennessee Senate campaign website TeamHagerty.com
Dec 24, 2019
On Homeland Security:
Give military tools to complete their missions; repair VA
Our most important national security asset isn't technology nor infrastructure, it's the men and women of our Armed Forces. We must do everything we can to serve those who have sacrificed so much. He will protect Fort Campbell, Arnold Air Force Base,
and Millington Naval Base. He will always fight to make sure our active duty servicemen--and their families--have the tools they need to complete their missions, and he will work to repair a broken VA system that too often fails our veterans.
Source: 2020 Tennessee Senate campaign website TeamHagerty.com
Dec 24, 2019
On Immigration:
Opposes amnesty, DACA, and sanctuary cities
Bill will work with President Trump to build the wall and ensure that existing immigration laws are fully enforced. He opposes amnesty and DACA, believes illegal aliens who commit crimes must be deported, and will work to stop sanctuary cities in
Tennessee and across the country. Bill supports moving towards a merit based immigration system and common sense solutions like requiring illegal aliens traveling with children to take a DNA test to prove their familial relationship.
Source: 2020 Tennessee Senate campaign website TeamHagerty.com
Dec 24, 2019
On Tax Reform:
Trump's tax cuts are working; for balanced budget amendment
Tennesseans know firsthand the value of low taxes and small government, and Washington, D.C. could learn a lot from our example. President Trump's tax cuts are working. Bill believes we need to continue to make the tax code simple,
fair, low, and permanent, and he'll fight to make sure our tax policy encourages job creation and makes our economy globally competitive. He supports a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Source: 2020 Tennessee Senate campaign website TeamHagerty.com
Dec 24, 2019
On Technology:
Work with both parties to close digital divide in Tennessee
With more and more Americans choosing to make Tennessee their home, we must ensure our infrastructure system keeps up. 21st Century infrastructure isn't limited to our roadways, it also includes reliable internet access.
Bill will work with members of both parties to close the digital divide and ensure that all Tennesseans have access to reliable internet.
Source: 2020 Tennessee Senate campaign website TeamHagerty.com
Dec 24, 2019
On Abortion:
Possible exceptions for rape/incest, "challenging" situation
Hagerty said, "I hate the thought of abortion in any case. I think it's a very challenging situation--the situation of rape or incest," he said. "It's terrible.
I think it's a very infrequent situation. And were it ever to come up, I hope to make sure that it's one of the least frequent things that ever happens and that other alternatives are made available to people."
Source: Nashville Tennessean on 2020 Tennessee Senate race
Dec 4, 2019
On Free Trade:
Stand with Trump on being firm with China
Hagerty says, "The president has stood firm against China," he said. "He's stood up to China on their theft of intellectual property. He's stood up to China on their use of state owned enterprises to compete unfairly. And he stood up to China for
forcing American companies to give up their ownerships and expose their entire networks, if they wanted to do business in China. We finally have a president that is willing to face it head on and I'm willing to stand right by his side."
Source: The Citizen Tribune on 2020 Tennessee Senate race
Oct 27, 2019
On Principles & Values:
America, greatest country, at risk from radical Left
We are fortunate to live in America - the greatest country in the world, and we Americans shouldn't shy away from that. However, the radical Left's constant call for socialist policies demonstrate that they are trying to deconstruct the very essence
and tear apart the very fabric that makes America so great - the American Dream. Our country was founded on the principles of freedom and liberty. America is a beacon of hope across the globe.
Source: The Jackson Sun on 2020 Tennessee Senate race
Oct 16, 2019
On Budget & Economy:
Democrats plan to undo Trump's economic success
In an interview with The Associated Press, Hagerty said the economy would be in greater jeopardy if Democrats win the White House, take control of the Senate and maintain their grip on the
House. "Democrats have made their plan clear. They'd like to undo the economic success of this president," Hagerty told the AP. "They've tried to talk the economy down in hopes of generating a recession. That hasn't worked."
Source: Nashville Business Journal on 2020 Tennessee Senate race
Sep 9, 2019
On Principles & Values:
Must stand up to radical liberals and their socialist agenda
Hagerty said, "Serving in President Trump's administration was the honor of a lifetime, but when I saw the threat to Tennessee and to our county from the Democratic Socialists' agenda, I felt called to act. We must stand up to radical liberals,
like the Squad and their socialist agenda that would deeply damage the America we know and love. Their aim is to deliver more government, more crippling debt and less freedom for my children and yours."
Source: Nashville Business Journal on 2020 Tennessee Senate race
Sep 9, 2019
On Principles & Values:
Endorsed by President Trump for nomination
On the 2020 Tennessee Senate race: "There's only one candidate in this race that President Trump has endorsed,"
Hagerty said. "President Trump has endorsed me to be the person to carry conservative Tennessee values forward for the people of Tennessee and that's where I stand, that's where the president stands."
The president wrote on Twitter: "Tennessee loving Bill Hagerty, who was my Tennessee Victory Chair -- will be running for the U.S. Senate.
He is strong on crime, borders & our 2nd A. Loves our Military & our Vets. Has my Complete & Total Endorsement!"
Source: Politico.com on 2020 Tennessee Senate race
Sep 9, 2019
Page last updated: Oct 24, 2020