Editor’s note: These excerpts are reproduced from the printed election guide. The platform edition/year is not identified in the source; they should not be read as a verified statement of the parties’ current platforms.

Life and Abortion

“…We assert the sanctity of human life and affirm that the unborn child has a fundamental right to life which cannot be infringed.” Will Appoint Judges who’ll support Sanctity of Life at all stages. Opposes use of public funds to “…perform or promote abortion or to fund organizations, like Planned Parenthood.” (pgs. 13-14)

Immigration

The greatest asset of the American economy is the American worker. Our immigration system must protect American working families and their wages, for citizens and legal immigrants alike, in a way that will improve the economy. Just as immigrant labor helped build our country in the past, today’s legal immigrants are making vital contributions in every aspect of national life. (pgs. 25-26)

Religious Freedom

Full religious freedom at all times everywhere; Full repeal of the Johnson Amendment. “We pledge to defend the religious beliefs and rights of conscience of all Americans and to safeguard religious institutions against government control.” We endorse the First Amendment Defense Act, … legislation … which will bar discrimination against [those who] act on their beliefs… [regarding] marriage…” (pg. 11)

Education

“We will continue our fight for school choice until all parents can find good, safe schools for their children.” (Pg. 32) “Parents are a child’s first and foremost educators, and have primary responsibility for the education of their children. Parents have a right to direct their children’s education, care, and upbringing.” (Pg. 33)

2nd Amendment

“We uphold the right of individuals to keep and bear arms, a natural inalienable right that predates the Constitution and is secured by the 2nd Amendment. Lawful gun ownership enables Americans to exercise their God-given right of self-defense.” Supports the repeal of bad legislation that restricting gun rights (pgs. 12-13)

Climate Change & Environmental Policy

Will analyze hard data on climate change; Sees UN efforts as political, will reject agendas of Kyoto Protocol and Paris agreement. Supports the enactment of policies to increase domestic energy production in order to reduce vulnerability to foreign influence. “The environment is too important to be left to radical environmentalists… their approach is based on shoddy science, scare tactics, and centralized command-and-control regulation.” (Pgs 20-22)

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