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Healthcare {Read complete position}

Sen. Baker believes Washington needs to start with a clean slate to create meaningful health care reform, and that comprehensive reform can only be achieved through bi-partisan efforts.  Health care must be affordable and accessible for EVERY American - regardless of pre-existing conditions.  Government-run health care is not the answer; it will limit patients' choices, increase costs and diminish the quality of our health care.  The goal is to improve Americans lives through well-being and prevention.

Cap and Trade {Read complete position}

Senator Gilbert Baker is opposed to cap and trade legislation. Cap and trade, or emissions trading, would force U.S. companies to limit carbon emissions; those who exceed the limit, would be taxed. This is another 1,500 page bill that will be devastating to Arkansas jobs and is another example of government interference in our lives. It is a national tax of historic proportions.

Card Check {Read complete position}

Senator Gilbert Baker will consistently oppose card check legislation, otherwise known as the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA). Unlike Sen. Blanche Lincoln, he will never co-sponsor this bill in one congressional session, only to turn around and oppose it during an election year. Sen. Baker will oppose card check at all times because it is bad for Arkansas businesses.

Tax Policy {Read complete position}

Sen. Gilbert Baker is a fiscally responsible leader who will work to reduce the tax burden on working families. He has signed the Americans for Tax Reform's Taxpayer Protection Pledge, in which he commits to oppose any and all efforts to increase the marginal income tax rate for individuals and businesses. Sen. Baker also pledges to oppose any net reduction or elimination of deductions and credits, unless matched dollar for dollar by further reducing tax rates.

Pro-Life {Read complete position}

Endorsed by Arkansas Right to Life in 2008, Sen. Gilbert Baker has earned his reputation as a strong advocate for the rights of unborn children. A leader in both words and action, Senator Baker led the charge in the Arkansas Senate to pass Act 537 in 2005, which required parental consent before a teenager could obtain an abortion. Additionally, in 2009 Senator Baker co-sponsored legislation to ban partial birth abortions in Arkansas and co-sponsored a concurrent resolution to encourage the U.S. Congress to do the same.

Second Amendment {Read complete position}

Senator Baker is an unquestionable supporter of the Second Amendment and the rights of gun owners. In 2008, he earned an “A+” rating from the National Rifle Association for his support of legislation important to gun owners, a grade that is based on the Senator’s lifetime voting record as a public servant. The NRA issues the “A+” to political leaders who have an excellent voting record on critical NRA issues, and have made a vigorous effort to promote the Second Amendment.

Energy {Read complete position}

Senator Baker believes energy independence is not just an economic and environmental issue; it’s a national security issue.  The more we rely on other countries for our energy needs, the less secure we are as a country.  The key to reducing our dependence on foreign oil is to “Drill, baby, drill!”