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Paul Sadler on Government Reform

 


It's crazy to think Democrats want dependency

Sadler was on the attack from the opening question, when Cruz said: "Part of the philosophy of Pres. Obama and this administration is trying to get as many Americans as possible dependent on government so the Democrats can stay in power in perpetuity."

"That's the craziest thing I've ever heard in my life," Sadler responded. "You are really accusing the president of the United States of using a government program to manipulate people to not get a job, to be dependent on government for services. That's just crazy, Ted. It's crazy."

Cruz replied, "I'm impressed that we're a few minutes into it and you've already called me three times crazy on observing that the president has expanded government dependency."

Several times during the debate, a visibly angry Sadler accused Cruz of lying. At times he laughed derisively while Cruz responded to a question.

Source: Houston Chronicle on 2012 Texas Senate debate , Oct 3, 2012

Citizens United threatens our country's democracy

Q: Do you support stricter limits on political campaign funds?

A: Sadler opposes the use of corporate money in U.S. politics, and believes decisions such as Citizens United represent a threat to our country's democracy.

Source: E-mail interview with OnTheIssues.org on 2012 Senate race , Apr 29, 2012

Limit PAC and other contributions to legislative campaigns

Do you support limiting individual contributions to state legislative candidates?

A: Yes.

Q: PAC contributions?

A: Yes.

Q: Corporate contributions?

A: Yes.

Q: Do you support requiring full and timely disclosure of campaign finance information?

A: Yes.

Q: Do you support imposing spending limits on state level political campaigns?

A: Yes.

Source: Texas State 1998 National Political Awareness Test , Nov 1, 1998

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Annise Parker
Julian Castro
Mike Rawlings
Rick Perry
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