a strong representative of "new" Republican Party. In the November 2, 2010, general election, Faulkner received 9,235 votes (10%) of the 102,176 total votes cast, as Rangel won with 80% of the vote. New York City 2017 On September 21, 2015, Faulkner, a registered Republican, announced his candidacy for the 2017 New York City mayoral race, thus becoming the first official candidate to contest incumbent mayor, Bill de Blasio. In early 2017, Faulkner decided to run for New York City Comptroller instead of Mayor, and endorsed rival Paul Massey for Mayor. Massey subsequently dropped out of the race as well. On November 7, 2017, Faulkner was defeated by incumbent Democratic Comptroller Scott Stringer by a margin of 76.72% to 19.50%. Political issues Faulkner supports tax cuts for small businesses to create jobs. He supports alternatives to the public school system such as charter schools and school choice. Faulkner is pro-life. Faulkner advocates making changes to the recently enacted health care law where the focus would be improving health care instead of changing health insurance. Faulkner has been critical of the law, stating that it was enacted before legislators had read it, it increases federal regulation of health care, it did not contain a provision on tort reform, it did not deregulate insurance sales between states, and it would lead to higher costs and lost jobs. Faulkner was critical of Congressman Charles Rangel, who had controlled four rent-stabilized apartments in Harlem which were designated for individuals that have been approved for affordable housing. Faulkner has been critical of the Obama administration's handling of foreign policy, especially as it pertains to Israel. He believes that the national security of the United States is "inextricably tied to Israel's security", and that the U.S. must "ensure that Israel's security is not compromised." Faulkner believes that the real threat to peace in the Middle East is not Israel, but rather the "terrorists such as Hamas, Hezbollah, and other Iranian proxies." Faulkner has also stated that Obama assisted in the delegitimization of Israel and as such Obama's actions "fuel feelings of anti-Semitism." Faulkner stated that government spending was an important issue for him: "My campaign is not just about Mr. Rangel and his recent indiscretions. It is about stopping the direction in which the government, led by his party, is going. The growing size of the federal government is unbelievable. That’s a bigger scandal than the