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Steve King Endorses Daniel Webster for Speaker of the House
Breitbart ^ | 10/07/2015 | Matthew Boyle

Posted on 10/07/2015 7:31:57 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum

Rep. Steve King (R-IA), the chairman of the House’s Conservative Opportunity Society, endorsed Rep. Daniel Webster (R-FL) for Speaker of the House on Wednesday evening.

King wrote in an email to his House GOP colleagues, obtained by Breitbart News, on Wednesday evening:

I have listened carefully to each of the candidates for Speaker in multiple forums and watched each of them closely over the years. I have concluded it was the right thing for me to nominate Daniel Webster for Speaker last January and it’s the right thing to support him again for Speaker. I believe he will bring a principled, member-driven approach and transform the culture of the House. Daniel has a proven track record as Speaker of the Florida House and an excellent record opposing amnesty. He is strongly pro-life, pro-marriage and pro Constitution. I hope you will join me in support of Dan for Speaker. Don’t forget he has an excellent political name.


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1 posted on 10/07/2015 7:31:57 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

The Devil you say...


2 posted on 10/07/2015 7:32:49 PM PDT by fhayek
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Daniel Webster’s a good choice...


3 posted on 10/07/2015 7:33:04 PM PDT by GOPJ (Dems want gun legislation? Fine. Pass a Bill outlawing 'gun free' zones.)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Don’t know much about him, won’t hold coming from Florida against him. Definitely anyone is better than Boehner, Chaffetz, and McCarthy.


4 posted on 10/07/2015 7:35:11 PM PDT by Reno89519 (American Lives Matter! US Citizen, Veteran, Conservative, Republican. I vote. Trump 2016.)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum
 photo Daniel Webster 01_zpsesgsfuhb.jpg
5 posted on 10/07/2015 7:36:54 PM PDT by ETL (So many idiots, not enough time)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

HEAR! HEAR!

PLUS, he has a mighty fine name too!!!


6 posted on 10/07/2015 7:37:32 PM PDT by onyx ( PLEASE HELP COMPLETE THIS FReepathon THIS MONTH!)
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To: Reno89519

I heard him on Hannity. Total sellout loser


7 posted on 10/07/2015 7:38:10 PM PDT by logitech
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

8 posted on 10/07/2015 7:39:02 PM PDT by EternalVigilance (Polling: The dark art of .turning a liberal agenda into political reality.)
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To: logitech

My take on him is that he’s another middle of the roader.

They’re running three flags up the pole, and frankly, I have no interest in saluting any of them.

Boehner was a symptom, not the disease. And so, to be quite blunt, my expectations from all of this falderal over who will be the next Speaker are quite low. One way or another, it’s going to be business as usual. That is, unless and until we truly clean House.


9 posted on 10/07/2015 7:41:00 PM PDT by EternalVigilance (Polling: The dark art of .turning a liberal agenda into political reality.)
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To: All; E. Pluribus Unum
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Dan Webster on Abortion
Click here for OR .
  • Extend Constitutional protections of life to the unborn. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
  • Supports prohibiting human embryonic stem cell research. (Aug 2010)
  • Opposes federal abortion funding. (Aug 2010)
Dan Webster on Budget & Economy
Click here for OR .
  • Voted YES on prioritizing spending in case debt limit is reached. (May 2013)
  • Voted YES on terminating the Home Affordable mortgage Program. (Mar 2011)
Dan Webster on Civil Rights
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  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
  • Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
Dan Webster on Corporations
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  • Voted YES on workforce training by state block grants & industry partners. (Mar 2013)
  • Repeal ObamaCare reporting requirements for small business. (Jan 2011)
  • Rated 0% by UFCW, indicating a pro-management voting record. (May 2012)
Dan Webster on Crime
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  • Supports capital punishment for certain crimes. (Aug 2010)
Dan Webster on Drugs
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    No issue stance yet recorded by OnTheIssues.org.
Dan Webster on Education
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  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
Dan Webster on Energy & Oil
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  • Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
Dan Webster on Environment
Click here for OR .
  • Reauthorize the Endangered Species Act. (Nov 1998)
  • Rated 0% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
Dan Webster on Families & Children
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    No issue stance yet recorded by OnTheIssues.org.
Dan Webster on Foreign Policy
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  • Rated -2 by AAI, indicating a anti-Arab anti-Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
Dan Webster on Free Trade
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    No issue stance yet recorded by OnTheIssues.org.
Dan Webster on Government Reform
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  • Member of House Rules Committee. (Mar 2011)
Dan Webster on Gun Control
Click here for OR .
  • Individual constitutional right to keep and bear arms. (Nov 2010)
  • Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
  • Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
Dan Webster on Health Care
Click here for OR .
  • De-fund and repeal the Obama health care plan. (Nov 2010)
  • 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)
  • Opposes government-run healthcare. (Aug 2010)
Dan Webster on Homeland Security
Click here for OR .
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
Dan Webster on Immigration
Click here for OR .
  • Secure our borders; strengthen penalties on illegals. (Nov 2010)
Dan Webster on Jobs
Click here for OR .
  • Rated 100% by CEI, indicating a pro-workplace choice voting record. (May 2012)
Dan Webster on Principles & Values
Click here for OR .
  • Designate first weekend in May as Ten Commandments Weekend. (Apr 2011)
Dan Webster on Social Security
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    No issue stance yet recorded by OnTheIssues.org.
Dan Webster on Tax Reform
Click here for OR .
  • Eliminate death tax and capital gains tax. (Nov 2010)
  • Supports the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. (Jan 2012)
Dan Webster on Technology
Click here for OR .
  • Voted YES on protecting cyber security by sharing data with government. (Apr 2013)
  • Voted YES on terminating funding for National Public Radio. (Mar 2011)
Dan Webster on War & Peace
Click here for OR .
  • Voted YES on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
  • Voted NO on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
  • Boycott & sanctions against Iran for terrorism & nukes. (May 2011)
Dan Webster on Welfare & Poverty
Click here for OR .
  • Voted YES on maintaining work requirement for welfare recipients. (Mar 2013)


VoteMatch Responses
(Click here for VoteMatch quiz)
VoteMatch Question & Answer
(Click on question for explanation and background)
Based on these stances:
(Click on topic for excerpt & citation)
Strongly Opposes topic 1:
Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right
(-5 points on Social scale)
Extend Constitutional protections of life to the unborn: Strongly Opposes topic 1
Supports prohibiting human embryonic stem cell research: Opposes topic 1
Opposes federal abortion funding: Opposes topic 1
YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion: Strongly Opposes topic 1
Favors topic 2:
Legally require hiring women & minorities
(-3 points on Economic scale)
YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act: Favors topic 2
Strongly Opposes topic 3:
Comfortable with same-sex marriage
(-5 points on Social scale)
Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage: Strongly Opposes topic 3
Strongly Favors topic 4:
Keep God in the public sphere
(-5 points on Social scale)
Designate first weekend in May as Ten Commandments Weekend: Strongly Favors topic 4
Strongly Opposes topic 5:
Expand ObamaCare
(+5 points on Economic scale)
De-fund and repeal the Obama health care plan: Strongly Opposes topic 5
Opposes government-run healthcare: Strongly Opposes topic 5
Repeal ObamaCare reporting requirements for small business: 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
Neutral on topic 6:
Privatize Social Security
(0 points on Economic scale)
(No votes on which to base response)
Strongly Favors topic 7:
Vouchers for school choice
(+5 points on Economic scale)
YES on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program: Strongly Favors topic 7
Neutral on topic 8:
EPA regulations are too restrictive
(0 points on Social scale)
(No votes on which to base response)
Strongly Favors topic 9:
Stricter punishment reduces crime
(-5 points on Social scale)
Supports capital punishment for certain crimes: Strongly Favors topic 9
Strongly Favors topic 10:
Absolute right to gun ownership
(+5 points on Economic scale)
Individual constitutional right to keep and bear arms: Strongly Favors topic 10
Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms: Strongly Favors topic 10
Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases: Strongly Favors topic 10
Strongly Opposes topic 11:
Higher taxes on the wealthy
(+5 points on Economic scale)
Eliminate death tax and capital gains tax: Strongly Opposes topic 11
Supports the Taxpayer Protection Pledge: Strongly Opposes topic 11
Strongly Opposes topic 12:
Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens
(-5 points on Social scale)
Secure our borders; strengthen penalties on illegals: Strongly Opposes topic 12
Neutral on topic 13:
Support & expand free trade
(0 points on Economic scale)
(No votes on which to base response)
Neutral on topic 14:
Support American Exceptionalism
(0 points on Economic scale)
(No votes on which to base response)
Neutral on topic 15:
Expand the military
(0 points on Social scale)
(No votes on which to base response)
Neutral on topic 16:
Make voter registration easier
(0 points on Social scale)
(No votes on which to base response)
Opposes topic 17:
Avoid foreign entanglements
(-3 points on Social scale)
Boycott & sanctions against Iran for terrorism & nukes: Opposes topic 17
NO on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan: Strongly Opposes topic 17
YES on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval: Favors topic 17
Opposes topic 18:
Prioritize green energy
(+2 points on Economic scale)
Reauthorize the Endangered Species Act: Favors topic 18
Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP: Strongly Opposes topic 18
YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases: Opposes topic 18
YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling: Strongly Opposes topic 18
Neutral on topic 19:
Marijuana is a gateway drug
(0 points on Social scale)
(No votes on which to base response)
Opposes topic 20:
Stimulus better than market-led recovery
(+2 points on Economic scale)
YES on prioritizing spending in case debt limit is reached: Opposes topic 20

Dan Webster is a Populist-Leaning Conservative.
Click here for explanation of political philosophy.
Click here for VoteMatch quiz.

source:
http://www.ontheissues.org/FL/Dan_Webster.htm


10 posted on 10/07/2015 7:42:01 PM PDT by ETL (So many idiots, not enough time)
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11 posted on 10/07/2015 7:43:25 PM PDT by dsrtsage (One half of all people have below average IQ. In the US the number is 54%)
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To: logitech

Disappointing, but predictable.


12 posted on 10/07/2015 7:45:12 PM PDT by Politicalkiddo ("Those who know the least obey the best."- George Farquhar)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Still getting over Stephen King suggesting Daniel Webster for Speaker of the House!


13 posted on 10/07/2015 7:45:29 PM PDT by Beowulf9
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To: E. Pluribus Unum
The Bonehead finally leaves to attend the nearest bar with a tanning salon full time and not one good man in the House can step up to the plate? McCarthy-—absolutely no! We have 247 members, is there not one good man?
14 posted on 10/07/2015 7:47:02 PM PDT by Fungi
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To: logitech

(Webster is a) Total sellout loser


Why? TIA.


15 posted on 10/07/2015 7:48:17 PM PDT by Jane Long ("And when thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek")
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To: ETL

How does Webster compare to Chaffetz? Just curious, if you happen to know. TIA.


16 posted on 10/07/2015 7:49:26 PM PDT by Jane Long ("And when thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek")
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To: Politicalkiddo

His stats look pretty good to me.


17 posted on 10/07/2015 7:49:58 PM PDT by Beowulf9
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To: Beowulf9

Why? Are you not a fan of Webster? King? Halp....I’m confused by your post :-)


18 posted on 10/07/2015 7:52:14 PM PDT by Jane Long ("And when thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek")
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To: Beowulf9

must be the “blood red moon”....


19 posted on 10/07/2015 7:56:35 PM PDT by MeshugeMikey ("Never, Never, Never, Give Up," Winston Churchill ><>)
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To: Jane Long
According to the OnTheIssues website, Chaffetz is rated a "hard-core Conservative", vs a "Populist-Leaning Conservative" for Dan Webster.

Again, links within the text below won't work here. You'd need to go to the link at the very end and access them at the website

Jason Chaffetz on Abortion
Click here for OR .
  • All human life is sacred. (Nov 2008)
  • Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
  • Bar funding for abortion under federal Obamacare plans. (Jul 2010)
  • Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
  • Congress shall protect life beginning with fertilization. (Jan 2011)
  • Prohibit federal funding to groups like Planned Parenthood. (Jan 2011)
  • No family planning assistance that includes abortion. (Jan 2013)
  • Report on Medicaid payments to abortion providers. (Apr 2009)
Jason Chaffetz on Budget & Economy
Click here for OR .
  • No earmarks in any bills. (Jan 2010)
  • Voted YES on prioritizing spending in case debt limit is reached. (May 2013)
  • Voted YES on terminating the Home Affordable mortgage Program. (Mar 2011)
  • Voted NO 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)
  • Balanced Budget Amendment with 3/5 vote to override. (Jan 2009)
  • Demand a Balanced Budget amendment. (Jul 2010)
  • Limit federal spending growth to per-capita inflation rate. (Jul 2010)
  • Member of House Budget Committee. (Mar 2011)
  • Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the US Constitution. (Jan 2011)
  • Ban roadway signs indicating Recovery Act funding. (Jan 2011)
  • Apply all remaining stimulus funds to budget deficit. (Feb 2011)
  • Supports the Cut-Cap-and-Balance Pledge. (Jan 2012)
  • Disapprove of increasing the debt limit. (Jan 2012)
  • Audit the Federal Reserve & its actions on mortgage loans. (Jan 2013)
  • Reclaim all bonuses paid to AIG executives & employees. (Mar 2009)
Jason Chaffetz on Civil Rights
Click here for OR .
  • Committed to values & principles of traditional marriage. (Nov 2008)
  • Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
  • Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Sep 2013)
Jason Chaffetz on Corporations
Click here for OR .
  • Voted YES on workforce training by state block grants & industry partners. (Mar 2013)
  • Voted NO on letting shareholders vote on executive compensation. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on more funding for nanotechnology R&D and commercialization. (Jul 2009)
  • Repeal ObamaCare reporting requirements for small business. (Jan 2011)
  • Rated 0% by UFCW, indicating a pro-management voting record. (May 2012)
Jason Chaffetz on Crime
Click here for OR .
  • Voted NO on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
Jason Chaffetz on Drugs
Click here for OR .
  • Develop counterdrug strategy for federal open lands. (Feb 2011)
Jason Chaffetz on Education
Click here for OR .
  • Federal government shouldn’t be in public education business. (Nov 2008)
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
  • Voted NO on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
  • Denounce the Common Core State Standards. (Feb 2014)
Jason Chaffetz on Energy & Oil
Click here for OR .
  • Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
  • Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
  • Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
  • Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
  • No EPA regulation of greenhouse gases. (Jan 2011)
  • Let states lease energy rights on federal lands. (Jun 2013)
  • Sponsored bill to list GHG emissions cost on electric bills. (May 2009)
Jason Chaffetz on Environment
Click here for OR .
  • Sell millions of acres of unneeded federal land. (Apr 2012)
  • Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
Jason Chaffetz on Families & Children
Click here for OR .
  • Voted NO on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
Jason Chaffetz on Foreign Policy
Click here for OR .
  • Voted NO on supporting democratic institutions in Pakistan. (Jun 2009)
  • Withhold UN funding until voluntary and program-specific. (Aug 2011)
  • Rated -6 by AAI, indicating a anti-Arab anti-Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
  • Condemn China's organ harvesting from Falun Gong prisoners. (Aug 2013)
  • Allow travel between the United States and Cuba. (Feb 2009)
  • Support Iranian demonstrators against Iranian government. (Jun 2009)
  • Commitment to unbreakable U.S.-Israel bond. (Mar 2010)
Jason Chaffetz on Free Trade
Click here for .
    No issue stance yet recorded by OnTheIssues.org.
Jason Chaffetz on Government Reform
Click here for OR .
  • Disallow lobbyists in senior administration positions. (Jan 2010)
  • Run campaigns %& budgets as fiscal conservative. (Nov 2008)
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
  • Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
  • Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
  • Require Internet disclosure of all earmarks. (May 2010)
  • Member of House Judiciary Committee. (Mar 2011)
  • Member of House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform. (Mar 2011)
  • Require Congressional certification of president's "Czars". (Jan 2011)
Jason Chaffetz on Gun Control
Click here for OR .
  • Support Second Amendment rights. (Nov 2008)
  • 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. (Apr 2011)
  • Sponsored bill allowing reloading spent military ammunition. (Apr 2009)
Jason Chaffetz on Health Care
Click here for OR .
  • Healthcare debate should all be televised, as promised. (Jan 2010)
  • Insure all Americans with private health insurance. (Nov 2008)
  • 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)
  • Defund, repeal, & replace federal care with free market. (Jul 2010)
  • Repeal any federal health care takeover. (Jul 2010)
  • Repeal the Job-Killing Health Care Law. (Jan 2011)
  • Remove all funding from the 2010 national healthcare law. (Jan 2011)
Jason Chaffetz on Homeland Security
Click here for OR .
  • Ensure that our troops have the best equipment & training. (Nov 2008)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
Jason Chaffetz on Immigration
Click here for OR .
  • Reject amnesty & secure the border. (Nov 2008)
  • End Birthright Citizenship; no more anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
  • Rated A by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
Jason Chaffetz on Jobs
Click here for OR .
  • Voted YES on allowing compensatory time off for working overtime. (Apr 2013)
  • Rated 100% by CEI, indicating a pro-workplace choice voting record. (May 2012)
Jason Chaffetz on Principles & Values
Click here for OR .
  • 2008: Beat 12-year incumbent with grassroots volunteers. (Jul 2011)
  • 2005: Campaign manager for Jon Huntsman for Governor. (Jul 2011)
  • Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Sep 2010)
  • Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2012)
  • Rated 100% by the AU, indicating opposition to separation of church & state. (Jan 2013)
Jason Chaffetz on Social Security
Click here for OR .
  • Rated 0% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
Jason Chaffetz on Tax Reform
Click here for OR .
  • Signed the taxpayer protection pledge: no increases. (Nov 2008)
  • Repeal the Death Tax. (Jan 2009)
  • Taxpayer Protection Pledge: no new taxes. (Aug 2010)
  • Adopt a single-rate tax system. (Jul 2010)
  • Repeal tax hikes in capital gains and death tax. (Jul 2010)
  • No European-style VAT (value-added tax). (May 2010)
  • Permanently repeal the estate tax. (Jan 2011)
  • Supports the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. (Jan 2012)
Jason Chaffetz on Technology
Click here for OR .
  • Voted YES on protecting cyber security by sharing data with government. (Apr 2013)
  • Voted YES on terminating funding for National Public Radio. (Mar 2011)
  • Voted NO on delaying digital TV conversion by four months. (Mar 2009)
  • Stop foreign internet piracy of copyrighted materials. (Jan 2012)
  • Prohibit the return of the Fairness Doctrine. (Jan 2009)
Jason Chaffetz on War & Peace
Click here for OR .
  • Voted YES on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
  • Voted YES on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
  • Boycott & sanctions against Iran for terrorism & nukes. (May 2011)
  • Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (Mar 2012)
  • Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
Jason Chaffetz on Welfare & Poverty
Click here for OR .
  • Voted YES on maintaining work requirement for welfare recipients. (Mar 2013)
  • Voted NO on instituting National Service as a new social invention. (Mar 2009)


VoteMatch Responses
(Click here for VoteMatch quiz)
VoteMatch Question & Answer
(Click on question for explanation and background)
Based on these stances:
(Click on topic for excerpt & citation)
Strongly Opposes topic 1:
Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right
(-5 points on Social scale)
All human life is sacred: Strongly Opposes topic 1
Bar funding for abortion under federal Obamacare plans: Opposes topic 1
Prohibit federal funding for abortion: Strongly Opposes topic 1
Congress shall protect life beginning with fertilization: Strongly Opposes topic 1
Prohibit federal funding to groups like Planned Parenthood: Strongly Opposes topic 1
No family planning assistance that includes abortion: Strongly Opposes topic 1
Report on Medicaid payments to abortion providers: Strongly Opposes topic 1
YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion: Strongly Opposes topic 1
Opposes topic 2:
Legally require hiring women & minorities
(+2 points on Economic scale)
NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act: Opposes topic 2
Strongly Opposes topic 3:
Comfortable with same-sex marriage
(-5 points on Social scale)
Committed to values & principles of traditional marriage: Strongly Opposes topic 3
Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech: 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)
Rated 100% by the AU, indicating opposition to separation of church & state: Strongly Favors topic 4
Strongly Opposes topic 5:
Expand ObamaCare
(+5 points on Economic scale)
Insure all Americans with private health insurance: Strongly Opposes topic 5
Defund, repeal, & replace federal care with free market: 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
Remove all funding from the 2010 national healthcare law: 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 expanding the Children's Health Insurance Program: Opposes topic 5
NO on regulating tobacco as a drug: Opposes topic 5
Strongly Favors topic 6:
Privatize Social Security
(+5 points on Economic scale)
Rated 0% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance: Strongly Favors topic 6
Strongly Favors topic 7:
Vouchers for school choice
(+5 points on Economic scale)
Federal government shouldn’t be in public education business: Strongly Favors topic 7
Denounce the Common Core State Standards: Favors topic 7
YES on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program: Strongly Favors topic 7
NO on $40B for green public schools: Favors topic 7
Strongly Favors topic 8:
EPA regulations are too restrictive
(-5 points on Social scale)
Sell millions of acres of unneeded federal land: Strongly Favors topic 8
NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros: Favors topic 8
Neutral on topic 9:
Stricter punishment reduces crime
(0 points on Social scale)
(No votes on which to base response)
Strongly Favors topic 10:
Absolute right to gun ownership
(+5 points on Economic scale)
Support Second Amendment rights: 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
Sponsored bill allowing reloading spent military ammunition: Strongly Favors topic 10
Strongly Opposes topic 11:
Higher taxes on the wealthy
(+5 points on Economic scale)
Signed the taxpayer protection pledge: no increases: Strongly Opposes topic 11
Repeal the Death Tax: Strongly Opposes topic 11
Taxpayer Protection Pledge: no new taxes: Strongly Opposes topic 11
Adopt a single-rate tax system: Strongly Opposes topic 11
Repeal tax hikes in capital gains and death tax: Strongly Opposes topic 11
No European-style VAT (value-added tax): Opposes topic 11
Permanently repeal the estate tax: Opposes topic 11
Supports the Taxpayer Protection Pledge: Strongly Opposes topic 11
Strongly Opposes topic 12:
Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens
(-5 points on Social scale)
Reject amnesty & secure the border: 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
Strongly Opposes topic 13:
Support & expand free trade
(-5 points on Economic scale)
Stop foreign internet piracy of copyrighted materials: Strongly Opposes topic 13
Neutral on topic 14:
Support American Exceptionalism
(0 points on Economic scale)
Withhold UN funding until voluntary and program-specific: Strongly Favors topic 14
Condemn China's organ harvesting from Falun Gong prisoners: Opposes topic 14
Allow travel between the United States and Cuba: Opposes topic 14
Strongly Favors topic 15:
Expand the military
(-5 points on Social scale)
Ensure that our troops have the best equipment & training: Strongly Favors topic 15
Strongly Favors topic 16:
Make voter registration easier
(+5 points on Social scale)
Run campaigns %& budgets as fiscal conservative: Strongly Favors topic 16
Require Internet disclosure of all earmarks: Favors topic 16
Opposes topic 17:
Avoid foreign entanglements
(-3 points on Social scale)
Boycott & sanctions against Iran for terrorism & nukes: Opposes topic 17
Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment: Strongly Opposes topic 17
Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program: Opposes topic 17
YES on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan: Strongly Favors topic 17
YES on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval: Favors topic 17
Strongly Opposes topic 18:
Prioritize green energy
(+5 points on Economic scale)
Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules: Strongly Opposes topic 18
Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP: Strongly Opposes topic 18
Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures: Strongly Opposes topic 18
Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low: Opposes topic 18
No EPA regulation of greenhouse gases: Strongly Opposes topic 18
Let states lease energy rights on federal lands: Strongly Opposes topic 18
Sponsored bill to list GHG emissions cost on electric bills: Opposes topic 18
YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases: Opposes topic 18
YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling: Strongly 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
Favors topic 19:
Marijuana is a gateway drug
(-3 points on Social scale)
Develop counterdrug strategy for federal open lands: Favors topic 19
Strongly Opposes topic 20:
Stimulus better than market-led recovery
(+5 points on Economic scale)
Limit federal spending growth to per-capita inflation rate: Strongly Opposes topic 20
Ban roadway signs indicating Recovery Act funding: Opposes topic 20
Apply all remaining stimulus funds to budget deficit: Strongly Opposes topic 20
Supports the Cut-Cap-and-Balance Pledge: Opposes topic 20
Disapprove of increasing the debt limit: Opposes topic 20
Audit the Federal Reserve & its actions on mortgage loans: Opposes topic 20
YES on prioritizing spending in case debt limit is reached: Opposes topic 20
NO on $192B additional anti-recession stimulus spending: Strongly Opposes topic 20

Jason Chaffetz is a Hard-Core Conservative.
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20 posted on 10/07/2015 7:58:26 PM PDT by ETL (So many idiots, not enough time)
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