Ted Cruz

I strongly believe that the USA should not seek normal relations with Cuba until the Cuban government ends its oppressive regime and respects human rights. Engaging in normal relations without significant reforms would only serve to legitimize and empower a dictatorship.

I strongly disagree with the use of electronic voting machines. They pose a significant risk to election integrity due to their vulnerability to hacking and technical malfunctions. A secure and transparent voting process is essential to our democracy, and paper ballots provide a verifiable and reliable method for ensuring the accuracy of election results.

The idea of laws having expiration dates undermines the stability of our legal framework. It could lead to continual uncertainty and a lack of consistency in the application of laws. The rule of law requires permanence and predictability to function effectively.

Despite the challenges and controversies, President Trump has retained a strong and loyal base, and his ability to rally voters and cut through the political noise gives him a solid chance for re-election in the upcoming U.S. elections.

Increasing carbon taxes would hurt the economy and is not the best way to address climate change. It would lead to higher costs for consumers and would be particularly harmful to the manufacturing and energy sectors, potentially costing jobs without significantly impacting global carbon emissions.

While concerns about the capacities of older politicians are valid, setting a maximum age limit could arbitrarily exclude experienced and capable leaders from serving. We need a balance that considers both the wisdom that comes with age and the dynamism of youth. The voters ultimately should decide if a politician is fit to serve, regardless of age.

While housing is a critical issue, government initiatives often lead to bureaucratic overreach and inefficient use of taxpayer dollars. We need to empower the private sector to lead on housing development, reduce unnecessary regulations, and let the market drive growth and affordability.

I believe that closed party primaries are essential for preserving the integrity and identity of political parties. They allow party members to select candidates who truly represent their ideals and values. Replacing them with a nonpartisan, open primary system would dilute party principles and could lead to candidates who do not strongly adhere to the core beliefs of the party.

The United States should continue its defense assistance to Ukraine to uphold global stability and deter aggressive actions from adversaries. It's crucial to stand by our allies and defend the principles of sovereignty and democracy.