Ted Budd in Politico.com


On Principles & Values: Running to stop US from becoming woke, socialist wasteland

A video announcing his campaign features a monster truck referred to as the "liberal agenda crusher," and Budd jokingly saying he doesn't need the monster truck, a marching band or a dog in sunglasses to amplify his campaign announcement. "We all know
Source: Politico.com on 2022 North Carolina Senate race Apr 28, 2021

On Tax Reform: Endorsed by Club for Growth; against tax increases

Budd has a major ally upon entering the race: The conservative Club for Growth endorsed his candidacy shortly after he launched. The group's president, David McIntosh, previously told POLITICO they would likely spend seven figures to back him. "Rep. Budd has already proven that he is a conservative champion in the House fighting against reinstating earmarks, bloated budgets, and tax increases," McIntosh said.
Source: Politico.com on 2022 North Carolina Senate race Apr 28, 2021

On Government Reform: Voted against certifying the 2020 election results

Democrats criticized Budd for his vote against certifying the 2020 election results in the House, a vote a majority of House Republicans took following the insurrection at the Capitol. A spokesperson for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee called Budd Trump's "number one cheerleader in North Carolina's congressional delegation--even after Trump's outrageous voter fraud lies helped fuel a violent mob that attacked the Capitol and tried to overthrow the results of an election."
Source: Politico.com on 2020 Election Denialism Apr 28, 2021

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