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Arthur Grahame Purves

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Where Arthur stands

Positions inferred from the public record. Each one shows our confidence level — and when the evidence isn't there, we say so.

  • What should the federal government's overall approach to taxes and spending be?

    Some evidence

    Cut taxes and reduce federal spending significantly

    Lower taxes, smaller governmentHigher taxes, expanded programs

    Longtime taxpayer-group president; wants to slash federal spending and taxes by cutting program demand.

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  • How should the federal government address climate change and energy policy?

    Some evidence

    Prioritize energy affordability and reliability; minimize climate-related restrictions on production

    Prioritize energy production and affordabilityRapid transition off fossil fuels

    Says warming is not a crisis and opposes carbon programs that raise fuel prices.

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  • What should federal abortion policy be?

    Some evidence

    Federal restrictions on abortion early in pregnancy

    Federal restrictions on abortionFederal protection for abortion access

    Says life begins at conception and would keep abortion legal only for rare life-of-the-mother cases.

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  • What should federal firearms policy be?

    Limited evidence

    Expand firearm rights nationally (concealed carry reciprocity, reduced federal restrictions)

    Expand firearm rightsExpand firearm restrictions

    ⚠ The evidence here is thin — treat this as a rough read, not a firm record.

    Doubts gun laws reduce crime and says they turn law-abiding citizens into inadvertent felons.

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  • What should US immigration policy be?

    Limited evidence

    Increase enforcement and tighten asylum standards; maintain current legal levels

    Reduced immigration, stricter enforcementExpanded immigration, humane policy

    ⚠ The evidence here is thin — treat this as a rough read, not a firm record.

    Wants immigrants vetted before entry to exclude traffickers and gang members.

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