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David H McCormick

REPUBLICAN

David H McCormick is running for Pennsylvania US Senator.

Personal background

David is from Washington, Pennsylvania. He earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from West Point University and a doctorate degree in international studies from Princeton. David resides in Pittsburgh with his wife, Dina.

Professional background

David is the former CEO of Bridgewater Associates and former CEO of FreeMarkets. He served in the US Army for 5 years in the 82nd Airborne Division.

Political background

David H. McCormick ran for U.S. senator of Pennsylvania in 2022, but did not win. He served as Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security from 2005to 2006, United States Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economic Affairs from 2006 to 2007, and Under Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs from 2007 to 2009 during the George W. Bush administration.

Public Safety

Supports banning "illicit Chinese fentanyl ingredients and drug money from the Western Hemisphere."

Believes in getting "tough on crime" by ensuring law enforcement have the necessary tools, funding, and legal protections.

Opposed the January 6th attack and said, "I think [Trump] has some responsibility, a lot of responsibility for [the attack], and I think that this last dark chapter at the Capitol...history will look very unfavorably on that and all the people that were involved in that."

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Healthcare

Supports in vitro fertilization (IVF) and wants to "[p]rovide families with a $15,000 tax credit for fertility services like IVF."

Supports expanding mental health programs and reducing the stigma associated with seeking treatment.

Believes in regulating abortion, but opposes a national abortion ban and supports exceptions for rape, incest, and to save the mother's life.

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Economy

Supports making the Paid Family and Medical Leave Employer Tax Credit permanent.

Supports the Ships Act, which would invest in American shipbuilding, technology, and workers.

Supports banning "strategic purchases of American land by the CCP." which is the Chinese Communist Party.

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Education

Supports empowering parents and expanding school choice by advocating for a federal tax credit for contributions to scholarship funds.

Supports expanding eligibility for the Child Care and Development Block Grant to 1.5 times the state median income and increasing funding, allowing a Pennsylvania family of four making $150,000 to receive a childcare voucher.

Supports banning children under 16 from using social media.

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Energy & the Environment

Supports increasing domestic oil and gas production.

Believes in boosting American energy production and innovation to create jobs and reduce foreign dependence, while also protecting the environment.

Supports an "all-of-the-above" energy approach, providing market-driven support for clean energy alternatives, including nuclear energy.

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Foreign Policy and Immigration

Supports restricting U.S. investment in Chinese technologies and companies linked to the military to prevent funding potential adversaries.

Believes China "cheated, stole, and took advantage of weak American leaders" after being invited to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and supports revoking China’s permanent normal trade relations status and advocating for China’s removal from the WTO.

Supports making "generational investments in defense infrastructure," such as reconstituting the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard.

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Voting & Elections

Supports imposing term limits on Congress.

Believes in excluding noncitizens from the Census and supports passing a constitutional amendment to ensure only U.S. citizens vote in American elections.

Supports banning stock and derivative trading, lobbying, and funding nonprofits that employ family members for members of Congress and their families.

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