A Snapshot Of The New GOP Freshman Class

Posted by | November 3, 2010 14:12 | Filed under: Top Stories


Think Progress gives us a look at the ideology of the newly-elected Republicans in Congress.

ENVIRONMENT

  • 50% deny the existence of manmade climate change
  • 86% are opposed to any climate change legislation that increased government revenue

IMMIGRATION

  • 39% have already declared their intention to end the 14th Amendment’s guarantee of birthright citizenship
  • 32% want to reduce legal immigration

TAXES/SPENDING

  • 91% have sworn to never allow an income tax increase on any individual or business – regardless of deficits or war
  • 79% have pledged to permanently repeal the estate tax
  • 48% are pushing for a balanced budget amendment

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