ISSUES

Competing with Asia: educating children, make trade laws fair and balanced, welcome new investments

Defeating jihadists

Taxes: keep taxes low and simplify tax code

Spending: reform entitlement programs

Immigration: secure borders, implement a mandatory documentation and employment verification system and increase legal immigration

Energy: independence from foreign sources of oil, develop alternative fuel sources

Abortion: pro-life

Marriage: against gay marriage

Health Care: health coverage for all Americans through market reforms