Marjorie K. Eastman in Survey of 2021 Senate campaign websites
On Budget & Economy:
Run our federal budget like we run our home budgets
In order to combat inflation, we must rein in federal spending, cut unnecessary programs, and start running our federal budget like we run our home budgets. Marjorie will stand in the way of wasteful spending at every turn to ensure that tax dollars
are only spent when absolutely necessary to keep more money in the pockets of North Carolinians. She will demand that the federal government be responsible stewards of American taxpayers' money.
Source: 2021 N.C. Senate campaign website MarjorieKEastman.com
Oct 20, 2021
On Crime:
Law enforcement stretched fighting rise in violent crime
Among the most tragic ripple effects of the pandemic is the rise of violent crime. Local law enforcement agencies are being stretched to their limits as they work to protect and serve our communities. This rise in crime threatens the safety and
well-being of everybody, and we all have a role to play in confronting this crisis. Marjorie will lead from the front to bring law enforcement leaders and community members together to create a safer future for all North Carolinians.
Source: 2021 N.C. Senate campaign website MarjorieKEastman.com
Oct 20, 2021
On Education:
Time to add civic literacy to our educational curriculum
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) dominate America's education curriculum. It's time to add civic literacy. In terms of freedom and democracy, the US used to lead the world. Today we are ranked 11th. An alarming amount of
American students can't name the three branches of government or their guaranteed rights under the First Amendment. How can we expect them to uphold and participate in American civic life without fully knowing what it means to be an American?
Source: 2021 N.C. Senate campaign website MarjorieKEastman.com
Oct 20, 2021
On Energy & Oil:
Capitalize on renewable energy, creating jobs
Clean energy jobs were long considered an industry of the future. That future is now, and we must capitalize on this valuable opportunity to harness the power of our environment while creating thousands of jobs.
Marjorie will lead from the front to bring our best and brightest minds together as we tackle how to make energy cleaner and more reliable, which will make our economy and country stronger.
Source: 2021 N.C. Senate campaign website MarjorieKEastman.com
Oct 20, 2021
On Foreign Policy:
US must hold China accountable at every turn
As an Army veteran with a master's degree in International Security, with concentrations in Homeland Security, Intelligence, and Human Rights, Marjorie deeply understands how China poses a serious threat to our freedoms--and what it will take to win the
21st century. As a Senator, Marjorie will fight to bring critical supply chains back to American soil, hold China accountable at every turn, and strengthen our national defense.
Source: 2021 N.C. Senate campaign website MarjorieKEastman.com
Oct 20, 2021
On Government Reform:
Will fight for voter ID, American voting machines, audits
Free and fair elections are the bedrock of a healthy democracy and an essential safeguard for freedom. In order to secure our elections, we must look forward--not backward--and take effective action to protect our right to vote from fraud, corruption,
and foreign interference. Drawing from her extensive background in security, She will fight for voter ID, voting machines that are made in America, and rigorous election audits.
Source: 2021 N.C. Senate campaign website MarjorieKEastman.com
Oct 20, 2021
On Government Reform:
Eliminate oppressive regulations on small businesses
America's economy is unrivaled when small business and entrepreneurs are free to do what they do best--create jobs, discover innovative solutions to complex problems, and invest in their communities. America's small businesses are treading water right
now. Marjorie will fight to unleash the power of Main Street by expanding access to startup capital, cutting taxes and eliminating oppressive regulations that will allow our economy to grow and thrive from the bottom-up.
Source: 2021 N.C. Senate campaign website MarjorieKEastman.com
Oct 20, 2021
On Gun Control:
Keep guns out of hands of criminals; preserve 2nd Amendment
Our Founding Fathers could not have been any more explicit--the right to bear arms is a cornerstone of American freedom and shall not be infringed. With this freedom, we are able to protect ourselves and our families more effectively than the federal
government could ever dream to protect us. Marjorie will work to preserve the 2nd Amendment while taking meaningful action to keep guns out of the hands of criminals to keep our communities safe.
Source: 2021 N.C. Senate campaign website MarjorieKEastman.com
Oct 20, 2021
On Homeland Security:
10 years of military service included two combat deployments
Her ten years of post-9/11 military service include two combat deployments. She started out enlisted and received the rare honor of being awarded a direct commission within her first two years of service. She was ranked the #1 Military
Intelligence Company Commander in Eastern Afghanistan for the deployment cycle of 2009-2010, awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service as a combat commander and received the Combat Action Badge.
Foreign adversaries are determined to exploit America's security weaknesses and wreak havoc on our lives--and North Carolina needs serious, qualified leaders who have already defended our country to lead the fight for security. North Carolina
was hit harder than any other state by the recent cyberattack against Colonial Pipeline which left 71% of our gas stations empty for a week. Marjorie knows from her hard-earned experience in national security that the attack was what we call a rehearsal.
Source: 2021 N.C. Senate campaign website MarjorieKEastman.com
Oct 20, 2021
On Immigration:
National security not possible without border security
Strong national security is not possible without strong border security. Right now, America is not secure because our leaders have put a reckless, partisan political agenda ahead of border security. We can--and we must--honor our duty
to accept the tired, poor, huddled masses yearning to breathe free while also enforcing our nation's immigration laws which exist to safeguard American lives and prosperity.
Source: 2021 N.C. Senate campaign website MarjorieKEastman.com
Oct 20, 2021
On Jobs:
Expand childcare and maternity leave so women able to work
Our economy works best when everybody has a seat at the table, and that is not the case right now. Marjorie will be a tireless advocate for expanding accommodations for childcare and maternity leave in the workplace so
that women of all backgrounds are not forced to decide between caring for their families or their own financial livelihood.
Source: 2021 N.C. Senate campaign website MarjorieKEastman.com
Oct 20, 2021
On Principles & Values:
Her biggest battle was her son surviving infant cancer
Marjorie's biggest battle actually took place when she became a mother to her son, Henk. At 6-months-old he was diagnosed with a type of infant cancer called Neuroblastoma. Marjorie and her husband, Charles, anchored down in their faith during this
difficult time, and the greatest blessing of their life were the sweet words, "clear margins." Henk remains cancer free and a cancer survivor today! Marjorie drew from her time in the military to survive that crucible in her life.
Source: 2021 N.C. Senate campaign website MarjorieKEastman.com
Oct 20, 2021
On Principles & Values:
We need leaders to defend our nation and our values
China and the United States are fundamentally at odds. While we stand for freedom and democracy, China's communist government stands for oppression and authoritarianism. China has made it clear there is no line they won't cross to undermine and
weaken our country. We need frontline leaders who will defend our nation and our values.
Source: 2021 N.C. Senate campaign website MarjorieKEastman.com
Oct 20, 2021
On Principles & Values:
Principles before politics; country before party
As a veteran who served my country in combat, I pledged to support and defend the Constitution. As I pursue this new tour of duty, I will continue to honor that promise and
I also pledge to put principles before politics, service before self, and country before party with integrity, civility, and courage at the core of this new mission.
Source: 2021 N.C. Senate campaign website MarjorieKEastman.com
Oct 20, 2021
On War & Peace:
Disastrous exit from Afghanistan due to career politicians
For Marjorie, America's 20-year involvement in Afghanistan was deeply personal. One of her combat deployments was in Afghanistan where she commanded and was responsible for the lives of over one hundred soldiers. Like a majority of veterans and
Americans, Marjorie knows that America's disastrous exit from Afghanistan was not a reflection of how we served or who we are as a nation - it was caused by career politicians who put political strategy ahead of military strategy and security.
Source: 2021 N.C. Senate campaign website MarjorieKEastman.com
Oct 20, 2021
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