Jim Risch on Abortion

• I oppose abortion. (Jun 2008)
• Recognize the sanctity of life in public policy. (Sep 2006)

Jim Risch on Budget & Economy

• Bailout plan needs more protection for taxpayers. (Oct 2008)

Jim Risch on Civil Rights

• Opposes mandates for affirmative action. (Jun 2008)
• Opposes sexual orientation as a protected civil right. (Jun 2008)

Jim Risch on Corporations

• Reduce corporate tax; eliminate corporate capital gains tax. (Nov 2008)

Jim Risch on Crime

• Eliminate epidemic of domestic violence from our society. (Oct 2003)

Jim Risch on Drugs

• Enforce laws against drug use. (Jun 2008)
• Appointed first state Drug Czar; fight Rx drug abuse & more. (Oct 2006)

Jim Risch on Education

• Supports choosing schools via vouchers. (Jun 2008)

Jim Risch on Energy & Oil

• Yucca Mountain is the proper site for nuclear waste. (Nov 2008)
• Drill offshore; drill ANWR; drill for oil shale. (Nov 2008)
• No cap-&-trade; include India & China in carbon restrictions. (Nov 2008)
• We’re running out of oil; we must drill our way through this. (Oct 2008)
• 25x25 policy: reduce fossil fuel use 25% over 25 years. (Sep 2008)
• Increase supply for short-term; alternatives for long-term. (Sep 2008)
• Tap domestic potential in ANWR and continental shelf. (Sep 2008)
• Comprehensive policy with nuclear, clean coal & alternatives. (Jun 2008)
• Opt out of EPA mercury program; no coal plants in Idaho. (Aug 2006)
• Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)

Jim Risch on Environment

• Supports first-in-time first-in-right water usage. (Sep 2008)
• Wolf population has recovered; delist as Endangered Species. (Dec 2006)

Jim Risch on Families & Children

• Teach traditional family values in public schools. (Jun 2008)

Jim Risch on Foreign Policy

Jim Risch on Free Trade

• Re-establish Fast Track; re-negotiate NAFTA. (Nov 2008)

Jim Risch on Government Reform

• Authored Idaho’s current tort reform law. (Nov 2008)
• Opposes stricter limits on political campaign funds. (Jun 2008)

Jim Risch on Gun Control

• Gun ownership is a constitutional right. (Jun 2008)
• Rated A+ by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)

Jim Risch on Health Care

• Private sector is best suited to manage health care. (Nov 2008)
• Innovation and technology make health care high quality. (Sep 2008)

Jim Risch on Homeland Security

• Supports the Patriot Act. (Jun 2008)

Jim Risch on Immigration

• No comprehensive legislation; no amnesty. (Nov 2008)
• Don’t allow illegal immigrants to earn citizenship. (Jun 2008)
• I oppose amnesty in any form. (May 2008)
• Ensure that only legal immigrants receive state benefits. (Dec 2006)

Jim Risch on Jobs

• Keep secret ballot process for union elections. (Nov 2008)
• Stronger workforce education; overturn ergonomic standards. (Nov 2008)

Jim Risch on Principles & Values

Jim Risch on Social Security

• Reform Social Security without privatization. (Oct 2008)

Jim Risch on Tax Reform

• High priority on keeping lower individual tax rates. (Nov 2008)
• Eliminate capital gains tax & estate tax. (Nov 2008)
• I’ll drop out if I got $53,000 in undisclosed tax relief. (Oct 2008)
• Top priority: make Bush tax cuts permanent. (Jun 2008)
• Earned nickname “taxpayers friend” by fighting tax increases. (May 2008)
• Phase out sales tax on groceries & food. (Dec 2006)

Jim Risch on War & Peace

• No open-ended funding for Iraq but no precipitous withdrawal. (Jun 2008)

Jim Risch on Welfare & Poverty

• Allow churches to provide welfare services. (Jun 2008)