Champ Edmunds in State of Montana Archives
On Abortion:
Human life begins at conception
Question topic: Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.Edmunds: Strongly Agree
Question topic: Should abortion be allowed under extenuating circumstances? If so, what circumstances?
Edmunds: I am not sure what circumstance would justify killing a baby.
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Montana Senate race
Jul 2, 2014
On Budget & Economy:
The borrower is servant to the lender
Question topic: Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self interest into the fairest and most productive economic system there is, and are the key to national prosperity.
Edmunds: Strongly Agree.
Question topic: Briefly list political or legislative issues of most concern to you.
Edmunds: National Debt. The borrower is servant to the lender. We need to be a debt free Government and a debt free nation.
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Montana Senate race
Jul 2, 2014
On Civil Rights:
Government shouldn't redefine marriage
Question topic: Marriage is a union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Edmunds: Strongly Agree
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Montana Senate race
Jul 2, 2014
On Energy & Oil:
No subsidies for wind and solar
Question topic: Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions when these are not economically feasible.
Edmunds: Strongly Disagree
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Montana Senate race
Jul 2, 2014
On Government Reform:
Photo ID for voting
Question topic: People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Edmunds: Strongly Disagree
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Montana Senate race
Jul 2, 2014
On Gun Control:
2nd amendment is about tyranny, not hunting
Question topic: More restrictive gun control laws are needed now to protect public safety.Edmunds: Strongly Disagree.
Question topic: Briefly list political or legislative issues of most concern to you.
Edmunds. Gun Rights: We must defend our
2nd Amendment right to keep and bear arms. The 2nd amendment is about tyranny, it is not about hunting. National Debt. The borrower is servant to the lender. We need to be a debt free Government and a debt free nation.
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Montana Senate race
Jul 2, 2014
On Health Care:
Repeal ObamaCare; it's not a government responsibility
Question topic: It is the government's responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.Edmunds: Strongly Disagree
Question topic: The Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) should be repealed by Congress.
Edmunds: Strongly Agree
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Montana Senate race
Jul 2, 2014
On Homeland Security:
Maintain a superior nuclear arsenal
Question topic: The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.
Edmunds: Strongly Agree
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Montana Senate race
Jul 2, 2014
On Immigration:
Protect the borders; prevent illegal entry
Question topic: Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry of persons into the country.
Edmunds: Strongly Agree
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Montana Senate race
Jul 2, 2014
On Principles & Values:
Judeo-Christian values established our government framework
Question topic: Efforts to bring Islamic law (shariah) to America do not pose a threat to our country and its Constitution.Edmunds: Strongly Disagree.
Question topic: Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Edmunds: Strongly Agree
Question topic: Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Edmunds: I am a born again Christian. I attend The Journey Christian Fellowship (an Evangelical Christian Church) where I serve as a Deacon.
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Montana Senate race
Jul 2, 2014
On Homeland Security:
Allow easier driver licensing for military service members
As of Jan. 1, veterans in Montana will have the option of adding a special designation to their driver licenses or identification cards. The new designation on driver licenses and ID cards will eliminate the need for veterans to carry official military
paperwork to be identified as such, making it easier for them to take advantage of veteran discounts on services and products. Adding the designation is a two-step process. Veterans first must confirm their status with the Montana Veterans Affairs
Division at any service office. Then, they can apply for a license or ID card from the Motor Vehicle Division by mail or in person at any driver exam station.
Last October, the Motor Vehicle Division provided another service to veterans by
making it possible for a qualified military service member to apply for a commercial driver license (CDL) without skills testing. The implementing legislation was also passed this year and was sponsored by Representative Champ Edmunds.
Source: KXLF-4 (Butte) on 2014 Montana Senate race
Jan 6, 2014
On Civil Rights:
Marriage between one man and one woman
Q: Should marriage only be between one man and one woman?A: Yes.
Q: Do you support the inclusion of sexual orientation in Montana's anti-discrimination laws?
A: No.
Source: Montana Legislative Election 2012 Political Courage Test
Nov 1, 2012
On Crime:
Capital punishment , but not for juveniles
Q: Do you support capital punishment for certain crimes?A: Yes.
Q: Should a minor accused of a violent crime be prosecuted as an adult?
A: No.
Source: Montana Legislative Election 2012 Political Courage Test
Nov 1, 2012
On Drugs:
Decriminalize marijuana; support substance abuse treatment
Q: Do you support decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of marijuana?A: Yes.
Q: Do you support alternatives to incarceration for certain non-violent offenders, such as mandatory counseling or substance abuse treatment?
A: Yes.
Source: Montana Legislative Election 2012 Political Courage Test
Nov 1, 2012
On Education:
State funding for charters and vouchers
Q: Do you support a merit pay system for teachers?A: Yes.
Q: Is the tenure process for public school teachers producing effective teachers?
A: No.
Q: Should parents be allowed to use vouchers to send their children to any school?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you support state funding for charter schools?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you support the state government providing college students with financial aid?
A: Yes.
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Source: Montana Legislative Election 2012 Political Courage Test
Nov 1, 2012
On Government Reform:
No limits on political contributions
Do you support limits on the following types of contributions for state candidates: Individual?A: No.
Q: Political Action Committee?
A: No.
Q: Corporate?
A: No.
Q: Political Party?
A: No.
Q: Should candidates for state office be encouraged to meet voluntary spending limits?
A: No.
Q: Do you support requiring full and timely disclosure of campaign finance information?
A: No.
Q: Do you support the use of an independent AND/OR bipartisan commission for redistricting?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you support requiring a government-issued photo identification in order to vote at the polls?
A: Yes.
Source: Montana Legislative Election 2012 Political Courage Test
Nov 1, 2012
On Tax Reform:
Eliminate income taxes and corporate taxes
Edmunds indicates the following state tax levels.- Q: Corporate taxes
A: Eliminate. - Q: Gas/Oil taxes
A: Slightly Decrease. - Q: Property taxes
A: Eliminate. - Q: Income taxes (low-income & mid-income families)
A: Eliminate. - Q: Income taxes (high-income families)
A: Eliminate. - Q: Other or expanded categories:
A: If we eliminate corporate and individual income taxes the Montana economy will grow at an incredibly fast pace!
Source: Montana Legislative Election 2012 Political Courage Test
Nov 1, 2012
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