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Steven D. Pierce
It's an experience that Weld's opponent--House minority leader Steven Pierce--sorely lacks. Republicans who want a moderate and capable candidate should cast their ballots for Weld today. So should Independents, who are eligible to vote in either primary.
IN HIS 12 years in the House, Pierce has gained plenty of experience attacking Democrats--but none running an extensive office or leading an effective legislative effort. In typical opposition tradition, his proposals are sketchy and draconian. Medicaid too expensive? Charge the poor for necessary medical services. Auto insurance premiums...
Unfortunately, Weld has endorsed the Citizens for Limited Taxation (CLT) petition--a proposal that would indiscriminately bankrupt the state government and leave schools, health care facilities and other state services on the brink of financial collapse. Although he says he would seek to delay the CLT petition's implementation as...
Major political positions: Pierce is a fiscal conservative who supports the Citizens for Limited Taxation tax rollback initiative, although he has said he would be willing to delay the proposal until June. Pierce opposes abortion, except in cases of rape or incest. But he says he would honor the state...