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Tom McClintock

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Thomas Miller McClintock is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 5th congressional district since 2009. A member of the Republican Party, he has been an advocate for limited government and fiscal conservatism throughout his political career. McClintock has focused on issues such as tax reform, environmental policy, and government spending. He previously served in the California State Assembly and as a member of the California State Senate, where he gained recognition for his commitment to conservative principles.

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Feb 5, 2019

Would you say that the greatest single threat in extreme weather, either hot or cold, is a lack of electricity?

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Feb 5, 2019

I think we also learned that depending upon law enforcement alone is not sufficient.

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Jan 28, 2019

That seems to be a bit of a double standard.

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Jan 28, 2019

Why would responsible officials take this step? Because they want to protect the sanctity of every vote by guarding against voter fraud.

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Jan 28, 2019

These provisions are not just anti-democratic. They are patently, patently unconstitutional.

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Jan 28, 2019

Every citizen who wants to vote and is qualified to vote should vote without any fear of intimidation or discrimination.

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Jan 28, 2019

to me there are provisions in here that are anti-democratic, taking away the right of voters to make their own decisions

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Jan 28, 2019

Overall, it federalizes and micromanages the election process and imposes unnecessary, unwise, and, in some cases, unconstitutional mandates on the states.

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Jan 28, 2019

H.R. 1 is also a 'For the Violent Criminals Act.'

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Jan 28, 2019

H.R. 1 overrides those votes and their communities.

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Jan 28, 2019

H.R. 1 forces taxpayers to expand the dark web of anonymous donors.

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Jan 28, 2019

But if you are earnestly for the people, if you want everyday citizens to have the power that only comes through their ability to hold elected officials accountable at the ballot box, you send this bill back to the drafting table.

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