Spencer for United States House of Representatives
Albert F. Spencer for United States Congress
United States House of Representatives
5th Congressional District
Dr. Albert Spencer has over thirty years of leadership experience as a teacher, coach, business manager, and U.S. Army Reserves recruiter. Albert and his wife, Sue, are proud to call South Carolina home. He grew up in a small town and understands our faith and conservative values. Dr. Spencer and the incumbent differ tremendously on major issues.
Albert Spencer (Republican) | John Spratt (Democrat) | ||
| Supports John McCain for President | Supports Barack Obama for President | ||
| Supports Term Limits for Congress -- Encourage new solutions, not special interests | Opposes Term Limits -- Professional Politician | ||
| Opposes “Bailout” (1) | Supported “Bailout” | ||
| Opposes government waste | Rated “Big Spender” (National Taxpayers Union) | ||
| Opposes tax increases, Supports FairTax | Supports tax increases (Citizens for Tax Justice) | ||
| Supports tax cuts for small businesses | Voted No on tax cuts for small businesses | ||
| Family Values candidate | Anti-family voting record (Family Research Council) | ||
| Supports the right to keep and bear arms | Supports gun control. Rated “F” by NRA | ||
| 100% Pro-Life. Endorsed by National Right to Life | Supports choice for abortion | ||
| Opposes tax funded abortion | Supports tax funded abortion | ||
| Supports Prayer in School | Opposes school prayer-Congress opens with prayer | ||
Consistent | Inconsistent – 1st votes no then changes | ||
| Supports Marriage Amendment Act (Man-Woman) | Voted No (July 2004) | ||
| Supports reducing the Marriage Tax | Voted No on reducing Marriage Tax | ||
| Supports permanent increase in child tax credit | Voted No on perm increase in child tax credit | ||
| Opposes any gas tax hike | Supported 30% gas tax hike | ||
| Supports construction of new oil refineries | Voted No on construction of new oil refineries |
(1) Spencer spoke on WRHI in Rock Hill on October 2 (prior to passage of “Rescue Bill”). He does not believe irresponsibility and greed should be rewarded by taxpayers who are working hard to earn a living wage. Nor should billions be added as pork benefits. This program is available on “Straight Talk” at www.wrhi.com.
John Spratt & Senator Obama have both voted 96% in favor of Democratic Party positions. Source: Washington Post, Congress Votes Database (2008)
Source of the incumbent’s voting record: On The Issues states, “John Spratt is a Liberal Populist”
The present Democrat controlled Congress has an all-time low approval rating. (9%)
The purpose of a Representative is to aid the people he or she serves. Congress must protect individuals and families and as your Representative, I will work to do so!
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