Politics & Government

SC1 Candidate Profile: John Kuhn

A look at the former State Senator.

Name: John Kuhn

Town of Residence: Charleston

Current/Most Recent Job Title: Attorney

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Employer: Kuhn and Kuhn Law Firm

Previously Held Public Office: State Senator 2001-2005

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Biggest Issue Facing District 1: Putting an end to out-of-control government spending.

Kuhn Solution: 

Cutting frivolous spending and not approving any new spending unless there is an equal or greater cut in spending.

2nd Biggest Issue Facing District 1: Balancing the budget.

Kuhn Solution: 

I will fight for a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution.

3rd Biggest Issue Facing District 1: Jobs.

Kuhn Solution: 

I would work to stop the federal government's mountain of regulations on small businesses, and lower taxes for businesses and individuals, including Obamacare.

Why are you the best person to represent District 1 in Washington, DC?

I stood up against spending in Columbia when it wasn't popular to do so, and I'll do the same in Washington, DC.

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