VERMONT CONGRESSIONAL ELECTIONS 2014- INCUMBENTS AND CHALLENGRS AND WHERE THEY STAND BY RUTH KING
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Primary: August 26, 2014
To see the actual voting records of all incumbents on other issues such as Foreign Policy, Second Amendment Issues, Homeland Security, and other issues as well as their rankings by special interest groups please use the links followed by two stars (**).
U.S. Senate
Pat Leahy (D) Next Election in 2016.
Bernie Sanders (I) Next Election in 2018.
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At Large:
Peter Welch (D) Incumbent
http://www.welchforcongress.com/ http://www.welch.house.gov/#dialog
http://www.ontheissues.org/house/peter_welch.htm**
Rated +2 by AAI, indicating pro-Arab pro-Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
HOT BUTTON ISSUES
HEALTHCARE “Access to quality, affordable health care for every American is long overdue. The Affordable Care Act will bring peace of mind to millions of working Americans and their families, take decisions about health care coverage out of the hands of insurance companies, expand cost effective preventive services, and improve health care coverage for seniors.” Congressman Welch:
- Expanded nationwide a pioneering Vermont health care model that rewards health care providers for improved patient outcomes rather than the number of procedures performed;
- Introduced legislation to save taxpayers and seniors $160 billion through the negotiation of lower prescription drug prices for Medicare recipients;
- Strongly supports a woman’s right to choose and access to preventive health care services for women; and
- Founded the bipartisan Affordable Medicines Caucus, a coalition of House members working to lower prescription drug prices.
ENERGY Voted against construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline without limiting amendments. Congressman Welch:
- Is the nationally recognized champion in Congress of energy efficiency investments that create good manufacturing jobs, cut energy bills and improve the environment;
- Supports federal investments and incentives to create a 21st century green energy economy; and
- Opposes taxpayer subsidies for the oil, nuclear and ethanol industries.
Mark Donka (R) Challenger
http://www.markdonkaforvt.com/
HOT BUTTON ISSUES
HEALTHCARE From the second President Obama forced through a 2,300 page law that no one read with back room deals and not a single Republican vote, ObamaCare became partisan government at its worst – intrusive, expensive and ineffective. Mark will fight to repeal this disastrous piece of legislation and put patients back in control of their own healthcare. To boot, Congress was given an exception from participating. Peter Welch does not have Obamacare, why should you?
BORDER SECURITY AND IMMIGRATION The latest assault on our southern border is another clear sign that this administration is incapable of dealing with or anticipating problems that are a direct threat to our national security. Every scandal or situation appears to surprise them. In Congress, he’ll fight to lock down our borders and will continue to oppose amnesty for illegal immigrants. We encourage all who want the promise of the American dream to come to the United State, but there is a legal manner in which to do so. Congress tried amnesty once in 1986!! We need better solutions not empty promises and do-overs at the taxpayers’ expense.
ENERGY It’s time for an all-of-the-above energy policy which embraces our domestic resources, peels back the overreach of the EPA and approves the Keystone XL pipeline. We need to continue to experiment with the aid of technology.
MILITARY In Congress, supporting our soldiers in the field and veterans at home will continue to be one of his top priorities. The top priority of the Constitution is to protect the United States of America. President Obama continues vacant promises. He knew about the VA issues in 2007, acknowledging his intentions to take care of our vets. He did nothing. It’s time to remove the do-nothing crowd from Washington. His bizarre West Point speech was given an appropriate chilling response from the core of our next generation heroes. Another guidepost indicating how out of touch this administration is.
SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL Amidst the turmoil in the Middle East stands Israel as a true friend to America and our best ally in the region. The recent nuclear “treaty” President Obama and John Kerry negotiated with Iran highlights the erosion of our once unbreakable alliance with Israel. In Congress, Mark will call for a renewed American commitment to our trusted ally. President Obama’s abysmal Foreign Policy has the world mocking the US and utterly confused in its global role.
Don Nolte (R) Challenger
http://www.nolte-for-us-house-vt-2014.com/
Donald Russell (R) Challenger
https://www.donaldrussellforuscongress.com/
NRA life member since 1997
Also a member of: gun owners of Vermont, gun owners of America
Les Feldick ministries, international fellowship of Christians and Jews,
The veterans of foreign wars, the American legion
Disabled American veterans ,paralyzed vets of America
The Heritage foundation, Marine Toys For Tots
Vermont sheriffs’ assoc. The Humane Society
English As Official Language
Matthew Andrews (Liberty Union) Challenger
https://www.facebook.com/peopleunite
Cris Ericson (I) Challenger
http://vermontnews.livejournal.com/
Randall Meyer (I) Challenger
No website
Jerry Trudell (I) Challenger
No website
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