Bacon King
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« Reply #2 on: October 27, 2009, 11:26:44 AM » |
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Eric Emerson is a member of the Republican Party and the two-term Governor of Nevada. Often considered to be among the more moderate members of the GOP, he applies his party's small government roots to all aspects of his governing philosophy. While his Mormon beliefs inspire many of his social views, he is not a typical religious conservative; recently Emerson even gained controversy announcing his support of non-marriage civil unions. Trained as an economist and a businessman, he strongly opposes government waste, favoring incentives-based private-sector solutions whenever appropriate. Unlike the more hardline members of his caucus, however, Emerson explicitly acknowledges that a legitimate role does exist for the government, especially in ensuring that America's children receive a first-rate education and that the country's natural beauty is preserved for future generations. A memorable quotation from his 2002 Gubernatorial primary debate perhaps highlights best Emerson's approach to politics- "Stop with the rhetoric," he pleads to his opponent, "and just ask yourself what's really best for the people."
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