Chris Carney (D-PA) - Politics

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President Bush's federal tax cuts should not be made permanent. Carney does not support making President Bush's tax cuts permanent

The U.S. should end the travel ban to Cuba. Carney believes the United States should lift the travel ban to Cuba

Barack Obama should keep Robert Gates on as U.S. Secretary of Defense. Asking Gates to stay on is a commitment to continuity that will serve the nation well

Hillary Clinton is a good choice for Barack Obama's Secretary of State. I believe Gates' defense team will compliment the diplomatic team soon to be led by Hillary Clinton

Janet Napolitano is a good choice for U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security. Gov. Napolitano will bring her expertise to shape and organize the Dept. of Homeland Security, which has been too long mired in a bureaucratic reorganization. DHS needs and will receive strong leadership and effective management Janet Napolitano

The District of Columbia should not have a seat in Congress. Carney voted against the D.C. House Voting Rights Act

Hillary Clinton should win the Democratic nomination for president in 2008. His district supported Clinton by about 2-1; "I will respect their decision"

Iran poses a significant threat to America's national security. Iran

The use of torture as an interrogation technique cannot be justified. Torture

Rep. William Jefferson should resign. "I would encourage him to step down"

The U.S. should not deploy more troops to Iraq. Carney Voted Against Surge

The U.S. should be a member of the World Trade Organization. Stay with the WTO

Congress should not eliminate the estate tax. Carney Wants To Reduce It

The Second Amendment permits restrictions on an individual's right to purchase firearms. Carney Supports Waiting Periods

The U.S. should have an official language. Carney Wants English To Be Official

Diplomatic measures or pressure are the appropriate next steps that the U.S. should take with North Korea. Carney Wants Diplomatic and Economic Pressure

The North American Free Trade Agreement has not been effective. Carney Does Not Support NAFTA

EVIDENCE: Which should have the higher priority in the War on Terrorism? Afghanistan-Pakistan region

EVIDENCE: Should people residing illegally in the United States be offered a path to citizenship? Yes.

EVIDENCE: Should the U.S. implement a guest-worker program? Yes.

EVIDENCE: Can preemptive military strikes be justified? Yes

EVIDENCE: Should Congress pass President Obama's $819 billion stimulus package? Yes

EVIDENCE: Should states play a role in enforcing immigration laws? Yes.

EVIDENCE: Should people residing illegally in the United States be offered a path to citizenship? Yes

UNKNOWN: Has the invasion of Iraq been successful?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.S. negotiate with Iran directly?

UNKNOWN: Has the surge in military troops made progress in Iraq?

UNKNOWN: What should be the U.S. military strategy in Afghanistan?

UNKNOWN: What is your view on gun control laws?

UNKNOWN: Is Sarah Palin qualified to be the President of the United States?

UNKNOWN: What parental involvement should be required in the abortion decision of a minor?

UNKNOWN: When should the government permit late term abortions?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.N. impose sanctions on Iran?

UNKNOWN: Should Georgia become a member of NATO?

UNKNOWN: What are the appropriate next steps that the U.S. should take with Iran?

UNKNOWN: Should people residing illegally in the United States be offered a path to citizenship?

UNKNOWN: Is the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act constitutional?

UNKNOWN: Should Iran be held accountable for Hezbollah's actions?

UNKNOWN: Will the Russia-Georgia conflict lead to another Cold War?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.S. set a timetable to withdraw troops from Iraq?