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Dean Heller
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Dean Heller on Abortion
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OR background on Abortion.
- Ban all abortions after 20 weeks. (Oct 2018)
- No federal funds to pay for or support abortion. (Nov 2006)
- Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
- Voted YES on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
- CC:De-fund Planned Parenthood. (Jul 2018)
- CC:Parental notification for abortions by minors. (Jul 2018)
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Dean Heller on Budget & Economy
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OR background on Budget & Economy.
- Control wasteful spending and shrink the size of government. (Oct 2018)
- Voted YES on terminating the Home Affordable mortgage Program. (Mar 2011)
- Voted YES on $192B additional anti-recession stimulus spending. (Jul 2009)
- Voted NO on modifying bankruptcy rules to avoid mortgage foreclosures. (Mar 2009)
- Voted NO on additional $825 billion for economic recovery package. (Jan 2009)
- Voted NO on monitoring TARP funds to ensure more mortgage relief. (Jan 2009)
- Voted NO on $15B bailout for GM and Chrysler. (Dec 2008)
- Voted YES on $60B stimulus package for jobs, infrastructure, & energy. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on defining "energy emergency" on federal gas prices. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on revitalizing severely distressed public housing. (Jan 2008)
- Voted YES on regulating the subprime mortgage industry. (Nov 2007)
- Balanced Budget Amendment with 3/5 vote to override. (Jan 2009)
- Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the US Constitution. (Jan 2011)
- Supports the Cut-Cap-and-Balance Pledge. (Jan 2012)
- Audit the Federal Reserve & its actions on mortgage loans. (Feb 2013)
- CC:Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment. (Jul 2018)
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Dean Heller on Civil Rights
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OR background on Civil Rights.
- Supports Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). (Nov 2013)
- Supports traditional marriage. (Nov 2006)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
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Dean Heller on Corporations
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- Against bank bailout; against Dodd-Frank bank regulation. (Oct 2012)
- Voted NO on letting shareholders vote on executive compensation. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on more funding for nanotechnology R&D and commercialization. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
- Repeal ObamaCare reporting requirements for small business. (Jan 2011)
- Rated 0% by UFCW, indicating a pro-management voting record. (May 2012)
- Rated 50% by UFCW, indicating a mixed management/labor voting record. (May 2012)
- Regulatory relief for smaller banks stimulates growth. (Mar 2018)
- Reduce corporate tax rates from 35% to 21% to create jobs. (Dec 2017)
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Dean Heller on Crime
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- Voted NO on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Death penalty for killing police officers. (May 2017)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Easier access to rape kits, and more rape kit analysis. (Nov 2009)
- Rated 73% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)
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Dean Heller on Drugs
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OR background on Drugs.
- Let each states' voters decide on marijuana. (Oct 2018)
- Voted NO on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Rated 25% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Immunity for banks offering services to marijuana businesses. (Dec 2015)
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Dean Heller on Education
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OR background on Education.
- Tax savings plan to help parents pay for private schools. (Oct 2018)
- Counseling on financial aid but no refinancing student loans. (Oct 2018)
- Voted NO on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
- Voted NO on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
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Dean Heller on Energy & Oil
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- Impact from humans on climate change is up for debate. (Oct 2018)
- Prohibit EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Feb 2018)
- Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
- Voted NO on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
- Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
- Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
- Voted NO on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
- Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
- Establish a solar energy program on federal lands. (Apr 2008)
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Dean Heller on Environment
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OR background on Environment.
- OpEd: undermining protections for our air and water. (Feb 2018)
- $230M for Public Land Management around Las Vegas. (Feb 2018)
- Voted NO on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
- Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
- Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
- Voted NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
- Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Rated 20% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Dean Heller on Families & Children
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OR background on Families & Children.
- I respect traditional marriage but respect Supreme Court. (Oct 2018)
- Catch up on the backlog of untested sexual assault kits. (Aug 2018)
- Voted NO on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
- More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
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Dean Heller on Foreign Policy
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- Voted NO on supporting democratic institutions in Pakistan. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on cooperating with India as a nuclear power. (Sep 2008)
- Rated -1 by AAI, indicating a mixed Arab/Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
- Vigorous support for State of Israel against Hamas in Gaza. (Nov 2012)
- Disallow Palestine from joining ICC to threaten Israel. (Jan 2015)
- Move US embassy in Israel to Jerusalem; recognize as cap. (Jan 2015)
- Two-state solution despite Israeli settlements on West Bank. (Jan 2017)
- CC:Keep alliance with Israel. (Jul 2018)
- Commitment to unbreakable U.S.-Israel bond. (Mar 2010)
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Dean Heller on Free Trade
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- Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
- Sponsored sugar quotas & import tariffs to stabilize prices. (May 2013)
- Voted FOR reauthorizing Ex-Im Bank. (Oct 2015)
- Block NAFTA Superhighway & North American Union. (Jan 2007)
- Rated 100% by the USAE, indicating support for trade engagement. (Dec 2012)
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Dean Heller on Government Reform
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OR background on Government Reform.
- Don't require disclosure of political campaign donors. (Oct 2018)
- Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Require defining constitutional authority for every new law. (Jan 2011)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Prohibit IRS audits targeting Tea Party political groups. (Feb 2014)
- CC:Appoint strict Constitutionalist judges. (Jul 2018)
- Require all laws to cite Constitutional authorization. (Jun 2009)
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Dean Heller on Gun Control
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OR background on Gun Control.
- Opposed banning high-capacity magazines. (Oct 2018)
- Voted NO on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
- Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Mar 2011)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Jul 2011)
- Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
- Unrestricted right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
- Reciprocity across state lines for concealed carry. (Apr 2018)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
- Apply concealed carry permit to all other states where legal. (Feb 2009)
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Dean Heller on Health Care
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OR background on Health Care.
- Block grants to the states instead of ObamaCare. (Oct 2018)
- Let religious institutions reject objectionable coverage. (Mar 2012)
- Voted YES on the Ryan Budget: Medicare choice, tax & spending cuts. (May 2011)
- Voted YES on the Ryan Budget: Medicare choice, tax & spending cuts. (Apr 2011)
- Voted YES on repealing the "Prevention and Public Health" slush fund. (Apr 2011)
- Voted NO on regulating tobacco as a drug. (Apr 2009)
- Voted NO on expanding the Children's Health Insurance Program. (Jan 2009)
- Voted YES on overriding veto on expansion of Medicare. (Jul 2008)
- Voted NO on giving mental health full equity with physical health. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on Veto override: Extend SCHIP to cover 6M more kids. (Jan 2008)
- Voted NO on adding 2 to 4 million children to SCHIP eligibility. (Oct 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring negotiated Rx prices for Medicare part D. (Jan 2007)
- Establish a national childhood cancer database. (Mar 2007)
- Repeal any federal health care takeover. (Jul 2010)
- Repeal the Job-Killing Health Care Law. (Jan 2011)
- Repeal healthcare mandate, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
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Dean Heller on Homeland Security
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OR background on Homeland Security.
- Support our troops and win the war on terrorism. (Nov 2006)
- Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Jul 2014)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
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Dean Heller on Immigration
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OR background on Immigration.
- DREAM Act is a backdoor amnesty program. (Oct 2018)
- Pathway to citizenship for illegals in army or college. (Oct 2012)
- Overhaul 14th Amendment against immigrant citizenship. (Apr 2012)
- Opposes amnesty; defend America’s borders. (Nov 2006)
- End Birthright Citizenship; no more anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
- Rated A+ by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
- Supports border infrastructure, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
- ICE performs vital functions that protect American families. (Jul 2018)
- Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
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Dean Heller on Jobs
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OR background on Jobs.
- Opposed raising minimum wage from $7.25 to $8.25/hour. (Oct 2018)
- Get bipartisan bill passed for online poker. (Oct 2012)
- Denied 2010 reports that unemployed were "hobos". (Oct 2012)
- Voted YES on extending unemployment benefits from 39 weeks to 59 weeks. (Oct 2008)
- Voted NO on overriding presidential veto of Farm Bill. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on restricting employer interference in union organizing. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on increasing minimum wage to $7.25. (Jan 2007)
- Rated 100% by CEI, indicating a pro-workplace choice voting record. (May 2012)
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Dean Heller on Tax Reform
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OR background on Tax Reform.
- Trump tax cut boosts job creation. (Oct 2018)
- Oppose any attempt to raise taxes. (Nov 2006)
- Voted NO on extending AMT exemptions to avoid hitting middle-income. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on paying for AMT relief by closing offshore business loopholes. (Dec 2007)
- Taxpayer Protection Pledge: no new taxes. (Aug 2010)
- No European-style VAT (value-added tax). (May 2010)
- Member of House Ways and Means Committee. (Mar 2011)
- Supports the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. (Jan 2012)
- CC:Make federal income tax cuts permanent. (Jul 2018)
- CC:Elimination the Death Tax. (Jul 2018)
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Dean Heller on Technology
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OR background on Technology.
- More competition on internet, instead of Net Neutrality. (Oct 2018)
- Voted NO on authorizing states to collect Internet sales taxes. (May 2013)
- Voted YES on terminating funding for National Public Radio. (Mar 2011)
- Voted NO on delaying digital TV conversion by four months. (Mar 2009)
- Voted YES on retroactive immunity for telecoms' warrantless surveillance. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on $23B instead of $4.9B for waterway infrastructure. (Nov 2007)
- CC:Secure the grid against terrorism. (Jul 2018)
- Prohibit the return of the Fairness Doctrine. (Jan 2009)
- No performance royalties for radio music. (Mar 2009)
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Dean Heller on War & Peace
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OR background on War & Peace.
- Withdraw from Iran nuclear treaty. (Oct 2018)
- Voted NO on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
- Voted NO on investigating Bush impeachment for lying about Iraq. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
- Strengthen sanctions on Syria & assist democratic transition. (Apr 2008)
- Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (May 2012)
- Sponsored shutting down Iranian foreign reserves. (May 2013)
- Iran must accept long-term intrusive nuke inspection. (Mar 2014)
- No nuclear deal with Iran without Congressional input. (Mar 2015)
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Strongly Opposes
topic 1:Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right
(-5 points on Social scale)
| Ban all abortions after 20 weeks: Strongly Opposes topic 1 No federal funds to pay for or support abortion: Strongly Opposes topic 1 CC:Appoint strict Constitutionalist judges: Opposes topic 1 CC:De-fund Planned Parenthood: Opposes topic 1 CC:Parental notification for abortions by minors: Strongly Opposes topic 1 YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion: Strongly Opposes topic 1 YES on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines: Favors topic 1 |
Strongly Favors
topic 2:Legally require hiring women & minorities
(-5 points on Economic scale)
| More funding & services for victims of domestic violence: Strongly Favors topic 2 YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act: Favors topic 2 |
Opposes
topic 3:Comfortable with same-sex marriage
(-3 points on Social scale)
| I respect traditional marriage but respect Supreme Court: Favors topic 3 Supports Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA): Favors topic 3 Supports traditional marriage: Strongly Opposes topic 3 NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation: Strongly Opposes topic 3 NO on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes: Opposes topic 3 |
Strongly Favors
topic 4:Keep God in the public sphere
(-5 points on Social scale)
| Let religious institutions reject objectionable coverage: Strongly Favors topic 4 |
Strongly Opposes
topic 5:Expand ObamaCare
(+5 points on Economic scale)
| Block grants to the states instead of ObamaCare: Strongly Opposes topic 5 Repeal any federal health care takeover: Strongly Opposes topic 5 Repeal the Job-Killing Health Care Law: Strongly Opposes topic 5 Repeal ObamaCare reporting requirements for small business: Opposes topic 5 Repeal healthcare mandate, according to CC survey: Opposes topic 5 NO on giving mental health full equity with physical health: Opposes topic 5 NO on Veto override: Extend SCHIP to cover 6M more kids: Strongly Opposes topic 5 YES on repealing the "Prevention and Public Health" slush fund: Strongly Opposes topic 5 YES on the Ryan Budget: Medicare choice, tax & spending cuts: Opposes topic 5 NO on requiring negotiated Rx prices for Medicare part D: Opposes topic 5 NO on adding 2 to 4 million children to SCHIP eligibility: Opposes topic 5 YES on overriding veto on expansion of Medicare: Favors topic 5 NO on expanding the Children's Health Insurance Program: Opposes topic 5 NO on regulating tobacco as a drug: Opposes topic 5 YES on the Ryan Budget: Medicare choice, tax & spending cuts: Opposes topic 5 |
Neutral on
topic 6:Privatize Social Security
(0 points on Economic scale)
| Rated 22% by ARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues: Neutral on topic 6 |
Strongly Favors
topic 7:Vouchers for school choice
(+5 points on Economic scale)
| Tax savings plan to help parents pay for private schools: Strongly Favors topic 7 NO on $40B for green public schools: Favors topic 7 |
Favors
topic 8:Fight EPA regulatory over-reach
(-3 points on Social scale)
| OpEd: undermining protections for our air and water: Strongly Favors topic 8 $230M for Public Land Management around Las Vegas: Opposes topic 8 Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements: Opposes topic 8 Regulatory relief for smaller banks stimulates growth: Favors topic 8 Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska: Strongly Favors topic 8 Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting: Strongly Opposes topic 8 NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences: Favors topic 8 NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros: Favors topic 8 NO on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems: Favors topic 8 |
Neutral on
topic 9:Stricter punishment reduces crime
(0 points on Social scale)
| Catch up on the backlog of untested sexual assault kits: Favors topic 9 Death penalty for killing police officers: Favors topic 9 First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration: Opposes topic 9 Rated 73% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues: Neutral on topic 9 YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society: Opposes topic 9 |
Strongly Favors
topic 10:Absolute right to gun ownership
(+5 points on Economic scale)
| Opposed banning high-capacity magazines: Strongly Favors topic 10 National cross-state standard for concealed carry: Strongly Favors topic 10 Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases: Strongly Favors topic 10 Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad: Favors topic 10 Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad: Favors topic 10 Unrestricted right to bear arms, according to CC survey: Strongly Favors topic 10 Reciprocity across state lines for concealed carry: Strongly Favors topic 10 Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC: Strongly Favors topic 10 Apply concealed carry permit to all other states where legal: Strongly Favors topic 10 NO on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets: Strongly Favors topic 10 |
Strongly Opposes
topic 11:Higher taxes on the wealthy
(+5 points on Economic scale)
| Trump tax cut boosts job creation: Strongly Opposes topic 11 Oppose any attempt to raise taxes: Strongly Opposes topic 11 Taxpayer Protection Pledge: no new taxes: Strongly Opposes topic 11 No European-style VAT (value-added tax): Opposes topic 11 Supports the Taxpayer Protection Pledge: Strongly Opposes topic 11 Reduce corporate tax rates from 35% to 21% to create jobs: Strongly Opposes topic 11 CC:Make federal income tax cuts permanent: Strongly Opposes topic 11 CC:Elimination the Death Tax: Strongly Opposes topic 11 NO on paying for AMT relief by closing offshore business loopholes: Strongly Opposes topic 11 NO on extending AMT exemptions to avoid hitting middle-income: Favors topic 11 |
Strongly Opposes
topic 12:Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens
(-5 points on Social scale)
| DREAM Act is a backdoor amnesty program: Strongly Opposes topic 12 Overhaul 14th Amendment against immigrant citizenship: Strongly Opposes topic 12 Overhaul 14th Amendment against immigrant citizenship: Strongly Opposes topic 12 Opposes amnesty; defend America’s borders: Strongly Opposes topic 12 End Birthright Citizenship; no more anchor babies: Strongly Opposes topic 12 Rated A+ by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance: Strongly Opposes topic 12 Supports border infrastructure, according to CC survey: Strongly Opposes topic 12 ICE performs vital functions that protect American families: Strongly Opposes topic 12 Declare English as the official language of the US: Opposes topic 12 |
Favors
topic 13:Support & expand free trade
(+2 points on Economic scale)
| Sponsored sugar quotas & import tariffs to stabilize prices: Strongly Opposes topic 13 Rated Voted FOR reauthorizing Ex-Im Bank: Strongly Favors topic 13 Rated 100% by the USAE, indicating support for trade engagement: Strongly Favors topic 13 NO on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization: Favors topic 13 YES on promoting free trade with Peru: Favors topic 13 |
Strongly Favors
topic 14:Support American Exceptionalism
(+5 points on Economic scale)
| Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty: Strongly Favors topic 14 Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty: Favors topic 14 Disallow Palestine from joining ICC to threaten Israel: Favors topic 14 Move US embassy in Israel to Jerusalem; recognize as cap: Strongly Favors topic 14 Two-state solution despite Israeli settlements on West Bank: Favors topic 14 NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations: Favors topic 14 NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad: Strongly Favors topic 14 YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad: Strongly Favors topic 14 |
Favors
topic 15:Expand the military
(-3 points on Social scale)
| Support our troops and win the war on terrorism: Strongly Favors topic 15 $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars: Favors topic 15 CC:Secure the grid against terrorism: Favors topic 15 YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts: Strongly Opposes topic 15 |
Favors
topic 16:Make voter registration easier
(+2 points on Social scale)
| Don't require disclosure of political campaign donors: Opposes topic 16 Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge: Strongly Favors topic 16 YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations: Strongly Favors topic 16 |
Strongly Opposes
topic 17:Avoid foreign entanglements
(-5 points on Social scale)
| Withdraw from Iran nuclear treaty: Opposes topic 17 Strengthen sanctions on Syria & assist democratic transition: Strongly Opposes topic 17 Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment: Strongly Opposes topic 17 Sponsored shutting down Iranian foreign reserves: Opposes topic 17 Iran must accept long-term intrusive nuke inspection: Opposes topic 17 No nuclear deal with Iran without Congressional input: Opposes topic 17 CC:Keep alliance with Israel: Opposes topic 17 NO on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan: Strongly Opposes topic 17 NO on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days: Strongly Opposes topic 17 NO on investigating Bush impeachment for lying about Iraq: Opposes topic 17 |
Strongly Opposes
topic 18:Prioritize green energy
(+5 points on Economic scale)
| Impact from humans on climate change is up for debate: Strongly Opposes topic 18 Prohibit EPA from regulating greenhouse gases: Strongly Opposes topic 18 Establish a solar energy program on federal lands: Strongly Favors topic 18 NO on tax incentives for renewable energy: Strongly Opposes topic 18 YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases: Opposes topic 18 NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies: Strongly Opposes topic 18 NO on investing in homegrown biofuel: Strongly Opposes topic 18 YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC: Favors topic 18 NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation: Strongly Opposes topic 18 NO on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets: Opposes topic 18 NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution: Opposes topic 18 NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program: Opposes topic 18 |
Opposes
topic 19:Marijuana is a gateway drug
(+2 points on Social scale)
| Let each states' voters decide on marijuana: Favors topic 19 Rated 25% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance: Strongly Favors topic 19 Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance: Strongly Opposes topic 19 Immunity for banks offering services to marijuana businesses: Strongly Opposes topic 19 NO on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs: Opposes topic 19 |
Opposes
topic 20:Stimulus better than market-led recovery
(+2 points on Economic scale)
| Control wasteful spending and shrink the size of government: Strongly Opposes topic 20 Supports the Cut-Cap-and-Balance Pledge: Opposes topic 20 Rated 50% by UFCW, indicating a mixed management/labor voting record: Neutral on topic 20 Audit the Federal Reserve & its actions on mortgage loans: Opposes topic 20 CC:Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment: Opposes topic 20 YES on $60B stimulus package for jobs, infrastructure, & energy: Strongly Favors topic 20 YES on $192B additional anti-recession stimulus spending: Strongly Favors topic 20 |
Dean Heller is a Libertarian-Leaning Conservative
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