Independent-Bob Clark

Posted on 26. Jul, 2010 by ywwlawrence in Candidates for US Representative

Originally from the Midwest, Bob Clark moved to Massachusetts in 1980. He started working in Computer Technology without any formal technical education but has made it into a 30-year career. Clark has experience in management and product development, working primarily with small start-up companies, though also contributing to the large growth of the Massachusetts-based EMC Corporation.

Stance on the Issues:

Economy- Clark believes that jobs come from the private sector and that the only government involvement should be to reduce taxes and other financial burdens on businesses to level the playing field and promote competition. He did not support the government stimulus package and believes that there should be increased transparency in the Federal Reserve’s actions.

Foreign Policy- Clark wants immediate troop withdrawal from Iraq and Afghanistan.

Health Care- He wants to stop the preferential treatment of insurance companies and to allow patients and doctors to interact in a free market.

Education- Clark believes that states and the people should determine educational standards and policies.

Gun Control- He is against making gun ownership illegal, making it difficult to purchase firearms, and making a national database to track gun owners.

Gay Rights- Clark supports repealing the Defense of Marriage Act and the military’s “Don’t ask, don’t tell” policy.

War on Drugs- Clark supports the decriminalization of marijuana at the federal level, the removal of penalties for possession, and the permission of medicinal uses.

Website: http://www.bobclarkforcongress.com/