Issues

The following outline constitutes Mike's core values and beliefs:

Small Government

• Limited (Federal) government
• State sovereignty
• Balanced budget
• Low taxes
• User-friendly government
  

Constitutional Government

• Original intent of the Framers of the Constitution
• Separation of powers (Judiciary not legislating, etc.)
• Balance of powers

Free Market

• Free enterprise and equal opportunity
• Profit as an economic incentive
• Right to private property

Strong National Defense

• National sovereignty
• Peace through strength
  

Traditional values

• Family as the bedrock of society
• Religious liberty
• Sanctity of life