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Representative in Congress, District 11

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Ralph Groves

 

James Pericola

 

Position on major issues

Position on major issues

Position on major issues

Abortion and reproductive policy

This Leftist view is a lie. There is no right to abortion in the Constitution.

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Agriculture and rural policy

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Artificial intelligence

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Civil rights and freedoms

There is no right to abortion in the Constitution. Read full quote

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Criminal justice and policing

As a Congressman, Ralph Groves will work with Florida State Legislators to ensure that Washington will assist Florida. Read full quote

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Economy, jobs and wages

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Paid Training and Real Career Pathways Joe has long believed a four-year degree should not be the only respected path to a good life. Read full quote

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Education

If gun-free zones were abolished, criminals would worry that armed citizens could be anywhere. Read full quote

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Paid Training and Real Career Pathways Joe has long believed a four-year degree should not be the only respected path to a good life. Read full quote

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Elections and voting

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James will fight to end gerrymandering, pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, and defend our democracy from MAGA attacks.

When members of Congress make suspiciously well-timed trades, the American people deserve answers. Joe supports serious investigations into potential congressional insider trading and real accountability whenever a public official uses privileged information or public office for personal financial gain.

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Energy

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Environment and climate

As a Congressman, Ralph Groves will work with Florida State Legislators to ensure that Washington will assist Florida. Read full quote

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Families and social services

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Firearms policy

Having said all the foregoing, better gun-safety measures (mandatory safety courses) are advisable, at least to prevent accidents (e.g. accidental discharges) – analogous to drivers’ ed for car safety.

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Government reform

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Healthcare

In Washington, Ralph Groves will also strive to prevent tyrannical vaccine mandates as a response to future pandemics.

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Oppose any cuts or privatization of Social Security and Medicare, and push to let Medicare negotiate lower prescription drug costs for seniors.

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Housing

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Secure federal funding to combat our housing crisis and lower property insurance costs.

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Immigration

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Infrastructure and transportation

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Local control

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National security and foreign policy

Overseas experience: During Army and DOD duties, he served in Germany and the United Kingdom as well as in West Africa and Armenia (formerly a republic of the Soviet Union); In addition, he travelled throughout Europe, southern Africa, Singapore, Australia & New Zealand. Read full quote

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Social Security and retirement

He is on a new Libertarian Party team that supports the social tenets of the historic Democratic Party (not the current Democratic Party), such as enactment of Social Security, and the economic policies of the Republican Party, such as calling for lower taxes.

Oppose any cuts or privatization of Social Security and Medicare, and push to let Medicare negotiate lower prescription drug costs for seniors.

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Taxes and government spending

Overseas experience: During Army and DOD duties, he served in Germany and the United Kingdom as well as in West Africa and Armenia (formerly a republic of the Soviet Union); In addition, he travelled throughout Europe, southern Africa, Singapore, Australia & New Zealand. Read full quote

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Work to eliminate income taxes for those making less than $100,000 a year and cut taxes for middle-class families.

Joe supports a balanced budget amendment requiring Washington to live within its means, confront wasteful spending, and make honest decisions about national priorities. The national debt clock should be a warning, not a scoreboard.

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Technology and privacy

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Veterans

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