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Independent2018 State House of Representatives2018 US House of RepresentativesState House District 66Tennessee

David Ross

lawyer, officer, delegate at the Continental Congress.

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David Ross’ Policies

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Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

  David Ross voterbasePro-life

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

  David Ross voterbaseTake the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Control

Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?

  David Ross voterbaseYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

Crime  ›  Police Body Cameras

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?

  David Ross voterbaseYes, but only for patrol officers in high crime areas

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?

  David Ross voterbaseNo

Social  ›  Planned Parenthood Funding

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

  David Ross voterbaseYes, their services reach far beyond abortions and can save many lives through cancer screening, prenatal services, and adoption referrals

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

  David Ross voterbaseYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

Education  ›  Student Loans

Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?

  David Ross voterbaseNo

the Environment  ›  Climate Change

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

  David Ross voterbaseNo

Immigration  ›  Immigration Healthcare

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

  David Ross voterbaseNo, but their children should have access

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

  David Ross voterbaseYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

  David Ross voterbaseYes, but only for deadly contagious diseases

Healthcare  ›  Pre-Existing Conditions

Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?

  David Ross voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

  David Ross voterbaseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

  David Ross voterbaseNo, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

Healthcare  ›  Obamacare

Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?

  David Ross voterbaseYes

Elections  ›  Voter Fraud

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

  David Ross voterbaseYes

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

Should foreigners currently residing in the United States have the right to vote?

  David Ross voterbaseYes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

  David Ross voterbaseYes

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

  David Ross voterbaseYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

Domestic Policy  ›  Affirmative Action

Do you support affirmative action programs?

  David Ross voterbaseNo

Immigration  ›  Border Wall

Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?

  David Ross voterbaseNo, this would be too costly and ineffective

National Security  ›  Military Congressional Approval

Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?

  David Ross voterbaseNo

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

  David Ross voterbaseNo

Elections  ›  Electoral College

Should the electoral college be abolished?

  David Ross voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should the United States increase or decrease military spending?

  David Ross voterbaseIncrease

Science  ›  GMO Labels

Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?

  David Ross voterbaseYes, I trust the science of responsible food engineering but I don’t trust the motives of the food companies selling them

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

  David Ross voterbaseNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

the Environment  ›  Paris Climate Agreement

Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?

  David Ross voterbaseYes, until other countries are held to the same standards

the Environment  ›  Oil Drilling

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

  David Ross voterbaseYes, and deregulate the energy sector to let the free market determine the best energy sources

Education  ›  Common Core

Do you support Common Core national standards?

  David Ross voterbaseNo, teach to each student's potential instead of uniform testing

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

  David Ross voterbaseYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

  David Ross voterbaseNo, they should be captured and given a fair trial

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

  David Ross voterbaseYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

  David Ross voterbaseYes, but only if they are non-profit

Domestic Policy  ›  Net Neutrality

Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?

  David Ross voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

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A Moment of Darkness': Washington Post's No-Endorsement Decision Ignites Media Firestorm

Even though the presidential race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris is neck and neck, The Washington Post has decided not to make a presidential endorsement for the first time in 36 years, the publisher and CEO announced Friday."We are returning to our roots of not endorsing presidential candidates," Will Lewis wrote in an opinion piece published on the paper's website. He referenced the paper's policy in the decades prior to 1976, when, following the Watergate scandal that the Post broke, it endorsed Democratic nominee Jimmy Carter. The last time the Post did not endorse a presidential candidate in the general election was 1988, according to a search of its archives.Colleagues learned the news from the editorial page editor, David Shipley, at a tense meeting shortly before Lewis' announcement. The meeting was characterized by someone with direct knowledge of discussions on condition of anonymity to speak about internal matters.Shipley said that he told other editorial board leaders Thursday by management that there would be no endorsement, though he has known for weeks. He added that he "owns" this decision. The reason he cited was to create "independent space" where the newspaper does not tell people for whom to vote.Colleagues were said to be "shocked" and uniformly negative. Post corporate spokespeople have not responded to multiple messages left by NPR on the subject.Former Washington Post Executive Editor Martin Baron, who led the newsroom to acclaim during Trump's presidency, denounced the decision starkly."This is cowardice, a moment of darkness that will leave democracy as a casualty," Baron said in a statement to NPR. "Donald Trump will celebrate this as an invitation to further intimidate The Post’s owner, Jeff Bezos (and other media owners). History will mark a disturbing chapter of spinelessness at an institution famed for courage."A similar decision by Los Angeles Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong led this week to the resignations of the paper's editorials editor and two editorial board members. Soon-Shiong said that he had asked the editorial board to draft a "factual analysis" of Trump and Harris' policies and plans. In her resignation letter, editorials editor Mariel Garza said the decision made the paper look “craven and hypocritical,” given its past reporting and editorials on Trump.

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