Griffith has stated that he leans conservative on a variety of issues. He states that he is a fiscal conservative who has called repeatedly for reducing the national debt. He is a strong supporter of NASA and America's dominance in space.[14] Griffith also states that he favors increased defense spending, supports gun rights, a balanced budget, secure borders, investment in nuclear power and offshore drilling and is pro-life. He opposes same-sex marriage. Griffith voted against the Affordable Health Care for America Act, cap-and-trade legislation and the 2009 economic stimulus act.