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See how this rep matches your viewsPositions 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 evidenceCut taxes and reduce federal spending significantly
Calls for cutting federal spending, lowering and simplifying taxes, and a balanced budget amendment.
How should Social Security and Medicare be changed, if at all?
No clear evidenceWe don't have clear evidence on this issue.
What should the federal government's role be in setting wages and protecting workers?
No clear evidenceWe don't have clear evidence on this issue.
How should the federal government structure healthcare coverage and costs?
No clear evidenceWe don't have clear evidence on this issue.
How should the federal government address climate change and energy policy?
Some evidencePrioritize energy affordability and reliability; minimize climate-related restrictions on production
Opposes federal energy mandates and subsidies; favors all-of-the-above production through free markets.
What should federal abortion policy be?
No clear evidenceWe don't have clear evidence on this issue.
What should federal firearms policy be?
No clear evidenceWe don't have clear evidence on this issue.
What should US immigration policy be?
No clear evidenceWe don't have clear evidence on this issue.
How should the federal government approach criminal justice and policing?
No clear evidenceWe don't have clear evidence on this issue.
What should drive US foreign policy?
Limited evidenceRestrained realism: maintain core alliances but avoid new interventions
⚠ The evidence here is thin — treat this as a rough read, not a firm record.
Wants to end endless wars, avoid unnecessary conflicts, and audit defense spending.
How should the federal government approach democratic institutions and elections?
No clear evidenceWe don't have clear evidence on this issue.