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After careful consideration, I have decided to withdraw my candidacy and support Dan Barry in the NC 9th Congressional District. You can visit his website at: www.electdanbarry.com

Thank you all for your support and encouragement.

Semper Fi

Michael-Shaffer

Michael Shaffer
USMC (Ret)

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First, let me take this opportunity to thank you for visiting my website. I ask that you return often, as it will evolve over the next few months. At this site, you will learn about me and my beliefs. I may speak bluntly at times (Marine taught), though is not to offend, but to let you feel who I am. As you read through my site and come to understand who I am and what I stand for, please feel free to ask questions and forward your comments. I cannot please everyone and will not attempt to. I will tell you this before you proceed any further. I love the Constitution and will fight to protect it. I also believe in Freedom and will fight to protect it. I served this great nation, for over 20 years, as a Marine and will give my life to defend it. I believe that power flows from the people and I will fight to return that power to the people.

At this point, I ask for only two things. First, if you have the ability to contribute in any way, please do. Second, and just as important, please VOTE. Not just in the general election, but also the primary. Remember the only vote that does not count is the one that was never cast.

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Term Limits

I believe in a Citizen Legislature, meaning not a Career Politician. If elected, I would limit my term in this office to a total of eight years. I would impose this limit on myself should Congress not pass a Constitutional Amendment to limit terms. I believe by limiting our terms, we allow greater growth and limit the ability for our politicians to become entrenched in a way of thinking. We recognized that limiting the term of the President was more beneficial for the country. It is time we look at limiting the terms for both the Legislative and Judicial branches of our government.

Taxes

Taxes are too high today and inhibit job development and economic growth. I am a strong proponent of the Fair Tax whereby the people are in control of what they pay for taxes and not the federal government. The great American patriot, Alexander Hamilton, once said...  “If Congress can employ money indefinitely to the general welfare... The powers of Congress would subvert the very foundation, the very nature of the limited government established by the people of America.”

Healthcare

I believe the Healthcare system in the US is the best in the world. We have our problems and there are improvements needed, but it does not mean you replace it with the “Obamacare”. Obamacare was rammed down the American’s throat. It was not read by any member of congress it and according to Nancy Pelosi needed to be past to find out what was in it. You as a citizen should be angered and scared at the same time.  If our elected officials are legislating without comprehension, then our freedoms are surely gone. I pledge that I will fight endlessly to repeal “Obamacare” and seek alternatives which are not intrusive on the American people.

Jobs

More taxation, regulation, and litigation will not create more jobs. Government takeovers of the economy have failed while the size and the scope of the federal government has exploded. Washington has tied the hands of small business owners and job creators with onerous regulations and backward fiscal policies that have stalled the economy, slowed innovation and destroyed jobs. We need common sense, pro-growth policies to give small businesses and entrepreneurs renewed confidence in our economy and to remove Washington as the roadblock to job creation.

Jobs text above has been taken from GOP.gov website and is also my position.

 

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