Wright on the Issues

Healthcare

I am a former nurse and healthcare advocate and supports a free-market healthcare system, directed by the citizens and their providers.  An intrusive, government-led healthcare system like ObamaCare, will bankrupt our freedom and our economy.  The successful passage of meaningful medical liability reform in this year’s legislature was a good start toward lowering health care costs.

Education

Democrats have had control of education in North Carolina and treated it as if it were their sacred cow.  They haven’t done a great job, and as far as I’m concerned it is our issue now. Despite decades of expanding education budgets, you have to ask yourself if you’re really pleased with the results.  Improving the quality of K-12 education and getting more value for all taxpayers is essential.  This is an economic issue.

Energy/Environment

We must be good stewards of our environment while supporting efforts to become energy independent, and I believe North Carolina businesses will continue to lead the way. There are economic benefits to seeking new technology and energy efficiency, but these benefits should be weighed against the costs to ensure affordable and reliable energy for our citizens.

 Budget & Taxes

I reject the liberal status quo and business-as-usual, spend then tax mentality. I want to contribute to the strength of the Republican voice and efforts to pass balanced budgets without raising taxes. I believe in a North Carolina where economic opportunities are expanded and personal freedoms are protected. To rebuild our economy we must prioritize and control state spending, not raise taxes. We must continue to reduce costs and regulation on business, large and small, so that they can create jobs and prosperity for all North Carolina citizens.