U.S. House of Representatives

McCloy: 1. Inflation (Economy) – We must reduce inflation. The higher cost of goods and services families are seeing is a ‘hidden tax’. Families have to pay more. A component of inflation I would like to focus on is energy.
2. Immigration (Securing the Border)
3. Healthcare access for Floridians (to include mental health)

Webster: Did not answer

McCloy: I believe the current congressman, Rep. Webster, has stopped representing his constituents. He’s retired on the job. During the last full congressional session (117th Congress, 2021-2022), Rep. Webster was the 19th most absent member of the House. He is also not very active introducing legislation; he ranked #416 (out of 435 members) in bills introduced. He also did not show up to vote in the 2nd impeachment vote against Trump (1/13/2021). For all Webster’s seniority, he does not lead.

Webster: Did not answer

McCloy: I am Pro-Life. I am a Christian, believe in the sanctity of life. Society should not harm the baby, if at all possible.

Webster: Did not answer

McCloy: First and foremost, the border needs to be secured. A wall, or fence, surveillance, additional border patrol agents; whatever it takes to have it be secure. The status of the illegal immigrants already in must be addressed. Sufficient resources must be allocated to hear asylum cases quickly, conduct background checks before granting visas, and deport promptly those not allowed to stay. I am for legal immigration – obeying the rules, applying and entering the country legally.

Webster: Did not answer

McCloy: I am willing to work with the other party, negotiating and finding common ground on issues. That is what most Americans want from their representatives in Congress. The biggest obstacle to getting things done in Congress are the personalities of the extreme left & right. Sometimes it seems they are more concerned with their social media self-promotion than caring for the nation overall.

Webster: Did not answer

Barbosa: 1. Securing our southern border
2. Balancing the budget
3. Upholding the United States Constitution / Protecting all of our God-given Constitutional Rights

Judge: Did not respond

Lee: My top three priorities include inflation and the economy, national security, and law and order, including securing our borders.

Barbosa: The “uniparty” in DC imposes rules on us, such as “no insider trading,” while they make 100’s of millions of dollars buying and selling stocks using the privileged information they get in private hearings. I support bipartisan legislation to make it ILLEGAL for Congress to trade stocks.
I am also a firm believer that the COVID lockdowns were a scam which destroyed, among other things, many small businesses. If only we’d had more people like me in office at that time, speaking up on our behalf.

Judge: Did not respond

Lee: I’m running for re-election because I care about our country and our local Congressional District 15 community, and I want to continue to be a conservative voice for our district. I want to ensure that our families can afford gas and groceries; I want to fight to make sure parents and the decisions that they make for their children are respected; and I want to put a stop to the crisis at our southern border that is devastating communities across the nation.

Barbosa: The Supreme Court correctly clarified that abortion is a state issue, not a federal one.

I respect their decision.

Judge: Did not respond

Lee: I am pro-life with exceptions to protect the life of the mother or in cases of rape or incest.

Barbosa: Mexico has a wonderful immigration system. If the United States had a system more like Mexico’s, we would be much better off. First of all, visa overstays are removed quickly and efficiently. Second of all, in order to become a citizen, one must past a proficiency test in the Mexican language, Spanish. Aspiring Mexicans also need to demonstrate good conduct, adherence to Mexican laws and understanding of Mexican history and culture. These are all reforms to the U.S. system which I support.

Judge: Did not respond

Lee: I support a legal and orderly immigration process ONLY for those that enter the country legally and follow our citizenship process. While in Congress, I supported a comprehensive package to stop drug cartels and human traffickers and support our Customs and Border Patrol Agents. I also support finishing the border wall and reinstating policies, like Remain in Mexico, and deporting illegal immigrants who enter the country unlawfully.

Barbosa: I want very much to work with everyone. There are popular bipartisan issues which have the backing of GOP and Democrat voters. We just need representatives like me to move the ball forward. One example is H.R. 8102. That would give federal tax breaks to Floridians who are forced to purchase flood insurance and to pay these exorbitant rates that insurance companies demand now. Also, I support a law to ban Congress from stock trading. Cut off the supply to the parasites and they’ll leave.

Judge: Did not respond

Lee: The bottom line is that Republicans need a larger majority. When the margin in Congress is only a few members, it requires near unanimity to advance an agenda, and it creates a scenario where only a few members can hold the entire caucus hostage. Hopefully, Republicans can return with a larger majority and start to advance policies that can get our economy back on track. Where possible, I have and will continue to work across the aisle on issues that benefit our local community and our state.

Braunston: 1. Restore women’s right to choose
2. Institute Tax Fairness so the wealthiest pay their fair share.
3. Lift the $166,800 Social Security Tax cap and expand the system

Kale: Declined to answer.

Braunston: The Republican Party has ignored all but the richest of Americans while the rest of us have been left behind. I want to help restore the American Dream and bring hope so that our children can see a future in which they can thrive, earn a great living, and create a better America for all of us too.

Kale: Declined to answer.

Braunston: I believe that women have a choice until the viability of the fetus, allow termination of a pregnancy for rape or incest, and to save the life of the mother regardless of how long she’s been pregnant.

Kale: Declined to answer.

Braunston: I support the bipartisan bill that was created in the Senate but never voted on due to pressure from former President Trump. We need more border security, more judges to get through the backlog of cases, and a path for citizenship.

Kale: Declined to answer.

Braunston: There is a lack of bipartisanship on major legislation. It’s time for the parties to work together for all Americans; not just the ones with the most dark money to offer.

Kale: Declined to answer.