| Providing every child with a quality public education should rank as one of our state’s foremost priorities. Missouri school children reap the greatest benefits when our tax dollars are spent in the classroom and not on bureaucratic overhead costs. We must fight to ensure that our schools receive the money they need to successfully educate our children. |
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Every Missourian deserves the opportunity to work hard and support their family. Our state has lost more jobs than many other states over the last few years and I am dedicated to reducing unfair regulations and making Missouri a more favorable place for small businesses to locate and succeed. |
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| I am fully committed to protecting the rights of unborn children. Additionally, I oppose taxpayer funds for abortion providers. |
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| The Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees every citizen the right to bear arms. Law-abiding citizens must be allowed to exercise their Constitutional right to carry concealed firearms. |
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| As a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp, I maintain a deep respect for citizens who risk their lives proudly serving our country and protecting our freedoms. It is important to support and honor these men and women for their sacrifices by providing quality veterans’ programs and historical education. |
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| Just like Missouri families, our government must learn to live within its means. I continue to fight tax increases and force state agencies to cut wasteful spending. Taxpayers should not be punished for bureaucratic inefficiencies. |
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| The agriculture industry serves as the foundation of Missouri’s economy. Farmers deserve to be relieved of burdensome regulations, and I will firmly support legislation which protects the agricultural community. |
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I am dedicated to upholding traditional family values, which include preserving the established definition of marriage. That is why I sponsored legislation that constitutionally defined marriage as a union between a man and a woman. Missouri voters overwhelmingly approved that Amendment. Rod will continue to fight to protect these vital family values that have made Missouri such a great place to live and raise a family. |
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| Liberal judges have taken away the right to pray and say the pledge of allegiance in schools. I will fight to protect the Constitution and support judges who will respect the laws that are passed by representatives of the people. |
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Missouri is one of the nation's largest producers of methamphetamines, and this needs to change. This problem affects rural and urban areas, and I am committed to keeping our communities safe for families and children. |
