Cam Cavasso in State of Hawaii Archives
On Homeland Security:
Maintain military: peace through strength
Question topic: The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.
Cavasso: Strongly Agree.
Question topic: Briefly list political or legislative issues of most concern to you.
Cavasso: Maintain a strong military with the ability to fully defend America at home and from foreign enemies.
We are in a dangerous world and peace can only be maintained through strength.
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Hawaii Senate race
Sep 30, 2014
On Education:
Oppose nationwide Common Core standards
Question topic: The federal government should establish nationwide standards (such as Common Core) for high-school graduation.
Cavasso: Strongly Disagree
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Hawaii Senate race
Sep 30, 2014
On Abortion:
Human life begins at conception
Question topic: Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.Cavasso: Strongly Agree
Question topic:
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Sep 30, 2014
On Budget & Economy:
Government spending sucks oxygen out of the economy
America is the greatest example of free enterprise resulting in wealth creation and individual economic benefit in the history of the world. But today government spending is sucking the oxygen out of the economy. Until it is brought under control and
dramatically reduced, the standard of living Americans have come to enjoy as a way of life will continue to diminish. No variety of "prosperity" has ever been built on debt. Until Americans discipline themselves and their government off this addiction
and "live within our means", we will continue to struggle economically, ultimately losing our personal and national freedoms. I support an immediate cut in the payroll tax for all businesses accompanied by cuts in spending in government entitlement
programs including slowing down the rates of growth in Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. I also support a balanced budget amendment to the federal constitution.
Source: 2014 Hawaii Senate campaign website, CamCavasso.com
Dec 1, 2013
On Budget & Economy:
Balance the budget; don't pass it on to children
Question topic: Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self interest into the fairest and most productive economic system there is, and are the key to national prosperity.
Cavasso: Strongly Agree.
Question topic: Briefly list political or legislative issues of most concern to you.
Cavasso: Balance the Budget.
We must control our spending and pass to our future generations the foundations of a strong and prosperous community and government with out debt.
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Hawaii Senate race
Sep 30, 2014
On Civil Rights:
PATRIOT Act does not go too far
Q: Does the patriot act go too far in restricting civil liberties?A: No
Source: Hawaii Tribune Herald Election Guide Questions
Aug 22, 2004
On Civil Rights:
Government shouldn't redefine marriage
Question topic: Marriage is a union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Cavasso: Strongly Agree.
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Hawaii Senate race
Sep 30, 2014
On Crime:
Supports capital punishment for certain crimes
Q: Do you support capital punishment for certain crimes?A: Yes.
Q: Do you support programs that provide prison inmates with vocational and job-related training and job-placement assistance when released?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you support programs that provide prison inmates with substance abuse treatment?
A: Yes.
Source: Hawaii State Legislative 2011 PVS Political Courage Test
Nov 1, 2010
On Energy & Oil:
No subsidies for wind and solar
Question topic: Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions when these are not economically feasible.
Cavasso: Strongly Disagree
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Hawaii Senate race
Sep 30, 2014
On Government Reform:
Remove all contribution limits on federal campaigns
Q: Do you support increasing the amount individuals are permitted to contribute to federal campaigns?A: Yes.
Q: Should Congress regulate indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
A: No.
Q: Do you support removing all contribution limits on federal campaigns?
A: Yes.
Source: Hawaii State Legislative 2011 PVS Political Courage Test
Nov 1, 2010
On Government Reform:
Photo ID for voting
Question topic: People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Cavasso: Strongly Disagree
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Hawaii Senate race
Sep 30, 2014
On Gun Control:
Never diminish a citizen's right to protect themselves
Former Rep. Cam Cavasso unveils campaign platform: "I will only vote for Supreme Court nominees who are strict constructionists. James Madison said that our greatest source of security as a republic was in having an "inviolable respect for the
Constitution and the rule of law". As a United States Senator,
I will fight against the confirmation of jurists who seek to legislate from the bench or who seek to use their political ideology to infringe upon the basic Constitutional rights of Americans.
That includes my belief that the 2nd Amendment cannot be misinterpreted in any way to diminish a citizen's right to protect themselves."
Source: Hawaii Free Press on 2014 Hawaii Senate race
Jul 11, 2010
On Gun Control:
Opposes more gun restrictions
Question topic: More restrictive gun control laws are needed now to protect public safety.
Cavasso: Strongly Disagree
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Hawaii Senate race
Sep 30, 2014
On Health Care:
Repeal ObamaCare; it's not a government responsibility
Question topic: It is the government's responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.Cavasso: Strongly Disagree
Question topic: The Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) should be repealed by Congress.
Cavasso: Strongly Agree
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Hawaii Senate race
Sep 30, 2014
On Homeland Security:
High priority on strengthening our military & intelligence
Q: If you are elected, what will be your top three priorities? A: First will be to move Federal Judge Nominees being blocked by filibuster to a confirmation vote.
Second will be to vote for a Federal Marriage amendment to protect traditional marriage and the family. Third will be to strengthen our military and intelligence capability to fight terrorism effectively and defend our nation.
Source: Hawaii Tribune Herald Election Guide Questions
Aug 22, 2004
On Homeland Security:
Do not reinstate the military draft
Q: Should a military draft be reinstated? A: No
Source: Hawaii Tribune Herald Election Guide Questions
Aug 22, 2004
On Immigration:
Protect the borders; prevent illegal entry
Question topic: Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry of persons into the country.
Cavasso: Strongly Agree.
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Hawaii Senate race
Sep 30, 2014
On Principles & Values:
Running because Inouye opposed Federal Marriage amendment
Q: Why are you running for office? A: Daniel Inouye’s vote against the Federal Marriage amendment establishing marriage between one man and one woman as our Constitutional Law sparked this run. I have served in leadership in High School (Kailua)
in the Hawaii House of Representatives, the U.S. Army, Boy Scouts, Church, Canoe Clubs and in business finance and in family. It is time to serve again.
Source: Hawaii Tribune Herald Election Guide Questions
Aug 22, 2004
On Principles & Values:
Judeo-Christian values established our government framework
Question topic: Efforts to bring Islamic law (shariah) to America do not pose a threat to our country and its Constitution.
Cavasso: Strongly Disagree
Question topic: Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Cavasso: Strongly Agree
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Hawaii Senate race
Sep 30, 2014
On War & Peace:
Supports invasion of Iraq
Q: Was it right to invade Iraq? A: Yes
Q: What’s the best way to end America’s occupation of Iraq?
A: We want to bring our troops home as soon as possible. The best way, is to stay the course until the Iraqi Government and protective
civilian police forces are in place and operating as they choose. We set the nation free. But their citizens remain defenseless against terrorism, rape and murder. We must stand with them until they are strong.
Source: Hawaii Tribune Herald Election Guide Questions
Aug 22, 2004
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