Tom Smith in Survey of 2012 Senate campaign websites

On Abortion: Pro-life, period

Tom Smith is pro-life, period. He will work in the United States Senate to protect our most vulnerable citizens. He will not be afraid to hold officials in the Executive Branch and prospective judges accountable for their views and actions. Source: 2012 Senate campaign website, tomsmithforsenate.com "Issues" Mar 31, 2012

On Energy & Oil: Develop Marcellus Shale and clean coal

There is no quicker path to American jobs than American energy. Tom knows we need an energy policy that brings all options to the table to reduce costs and reduce our dependence on foreign sources. The Marcellus Shale, American oil, and clean coal are tremendous opportunities to bring the cost of energy down and create jobs. Source: 2012 Senate campaign website, tomsmithforsenate.com "Issues" Mar 31, 2012

On Government Reform: Term limits return to citizen legislature

Tom Smith supports term limits. We've seen what the professional political class has done to our government--we need to return to a citizen legislature as intended by our founders. Source: 2012 Senate campaign website, tomsmithforsenate.com "Issues" Mar 31, 2012

On Gun Control: Strong supporter of the Second Amendment

Pro-Second Amendment: Tom Smith is a lifelong sportsman, gun owner, and strong supporter of the Second Amendment. He is a longtime member of the National Rifle Association. As Senator, he will oppose any attempt to limit the rights of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms. Source: 2012 Senate campaign website, tomsmithforsenate.com "Issues" Mar 31, 2012

On Health Care: Repeal ObamaCare; too expansive & too intrusive

Repeal Obamacare: Tom will vote to repeal this expansive and intrusive government takeover of health care and replace it with a market based solution that lowers costs and increases access. We can reduce the cost of healthcare by increasing competition across state lines and reigning in frivolous lawsuits. Source: 2012 Senate campaign website, tomsmithforsenate.com "Issues" Mar 31, 2012

On Homeland Security: Top notch benefits for veterans

Tom has two children in active duty service. He knows we must honor their service by guaranteeing top notch health care and benefits. Our commitment to our veterans cannot be abandoned when their active service ends. Source: 2012 Senate campaign website, tomsmithforsenate.com "Issues" Mar 31, 2012

On Immigration: For secure borders; against amnesty

Secure the Borders: For far too long this national security issue has gone unaddressed by politicians in Washington. Tom knows we must secure our borders, and he opposes amnesty for those who came here illegally. Source: 2012 Senate campaign website, tomsmithforsenate.com "Issues" Mar 31, 2012

On Jobs: Jobs are created by the free market, not politicians

Tom knows that jobs are created by the free market, not politicians in Washington. The Obama-Casey policies have led to record job loss. Whether it is the bank bailout, the auto bailout, or the stimulus, Bob Casey has supported policies in Washington that have hurt America's economic competitiveness. Tom Smith has made a payroll and grown a business in a difficult environment. He knows what it takes to create jobs. He will support the pro-growth policies we need to get Pennsylvania working again. Source: 2012 Senate campaign website, tomsmithforsenate.com "Issues" Mar 31, 2012

On Tax Reform: Fight to keep taxes and spending down

Tom Smith opposes the Obama-Casey tax increases. He knows that in these tough economic times we cannot afford higher taxes for anyone. He will fight to keep taxes down. And Tom will fight to reform our tax code making it simpler and fairer.

Tom believes we must end the out of control spending and debt that mortgages our children's and grandchildren's future. Tom knows we can't spend and borrow our way to prosperity.

Source: 2012 Senate campaign website, tomsmithforsenate.com "Issues" Mar 31, 2012

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