Kevin Cramer on Homeland Security

Every agency, including defense, should cut programs

A: Yes.

Q: Do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?

A: No.

Q: Do you support reducing Medicaid spending?

A: No.

Q: Do you support reducing Medicare spending?

A: No.

Q: Is balancing the budget a legislative priority?

A: Yes. Balancing the budget with major cuts in discretionary spending and reforming entitlements is a very high priority. Every agency, including Defense, should prioritize spending, cut unnecessary programs and find efficiencies. Income taxes should be flattened to eliminate loopholes and create certainty. Entitlements must be reformed for the long run while ensuring we maintain our commitment to seniors who have spent their lives paying into the system with a specific expectation.

Supports targeting suspected terrorists, according to PVS.

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Supports reducing defense spending.

Project Vote Smart infers candidate issue stances on key topics by summarizing public speeches and public statements. Congressional candidates are given the opportunity to respond in detail; about 11% did so in the 2012 races.

Project Vote Smart summarizes candidate stances on the following topic: 'Budget: In order to balance the budget, do you support reducing defense spending?'