For ONE thing, since being elected congressman, he's been very outspoken on the border-control issue and has been fighting for a secure border here in Texas.
He's very pro-life, pro-family. From his webpage: Congressman Poe supports our men and women in uniform as we continue to deal with the real threat of terrorism in a post 9/11 world and believes it is important to turn the governing of Iraq to Iraqi Security Forces as soon as they are able to take over the responsibility. Congressman Poe serves on the Terrorism Subcommittee of the International Relations Committee and believes the United States should secure its borders and pursue all potential threats. Poe supports making our national defense second to none - both in manpower and intelligence...
Congressman Poe supports replacing the IRS and the current federal income tax system with a fairer and simpler tax system. The current income tax system cost Americans hundreds of millions of dollars a year just to administer. Congressman Poe believes in debating the merits of the Fair Tax on the House floor and taking serious steps to improve our tax system....
Ted Poe supports limited government and lower taxes. President Bush’s tax cuts, which are set to expire in 2010, should be made permanent. Working families in our country deserve to keep more of their money. Additionally, we must move to a simpler and fairer tax structure. The consumption tax should be considered...
Congressman Poe offered an amendment to the Interior Appropriations Bill that would remove the moratorium placed on all off shore drilling outside of the western Gulf of Mexico. Poe supported the Gasoline for America's Security Act of 2005 that calls for an increase in the refining capacity in the United States by streamlining the licensing procedures for refineries...
Congressman Poe believes in the definition of marriage as a union between a man and a woman. No exceptions. He would support a Constitutional amendment if that's what was necessary to preserve the sanctity of this union....
Congressman Poe is pro-life. The only exception is to save the life of the mother. Congressman Poe opposes government funding for abortion or abortion clinics and also opposes partial-birth abortions....
As a member of the NRA and the Texas State Rifle Association, Congressman Poe staunchly supports the 2nd Amendment and is a strong advocate of its protection. Congressman Poe believes the Right to Bear Arms is as important as any other right in the Constitution. It is an individual right. It is not just a right for states to form militias or National Guard units. Poe has received an “A” rating from the National Rifle Association for his “commitment to defending the rights of law abiding gun owners and sportsmen,” according to Charles Cunningham, Director of NRA Federal Affairs.
Does that help a little??
That helps a LOT. He hits all the right notes.
We have got to start drilling for oil in the U.S. and off of our shores.
Screw the Saudis.