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Jim Carlin's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Issue Positions

For Presidential and Congressional candidates who refuse to provide voters with their positions, Vote Smart has researched their public records to determine their likely responses. These issue positions are from 2022.

  • Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?: "Pro-Life" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "God is the author of life. Life begins at conception. I have and will continue to do all in my power to protect it." (carlinforussenate.com)
  • "Because the political class has failed to act, Social Security and Medicare are headed toward bankruptcy. Without legislation to preserve it, the so-called trust funds will be depleted within 15 years, causing millions of seniors to face cuts in their monthly benefits." (carlinforussenate.com)
  • "It is tragic that Congress would allow millions of seniors to be betrayed by their own government. Social Security has become the principal source of retirement income for millions, with half of American workers not having access to a 401 (k) or workplace retirement plan. The Social Security and Medicare Program must be made solvent and secure for the next generation." (carlinforussenate.com)
  • Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?: "Yes" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
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  • Do you support state government spending as a means of promoting economic growth?: "No" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
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  • Do you support state funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?: "Yes" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I would support a tax credit with a time specific duration that would facilitate the development of renewable energy." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Do you generally support gun-control legislation?: "No" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Our Founding Fathers enshrined the second amendment into the Constitution, and it means what it says; that the "right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed." The language is clear and absolute, and I defend those rights." (carlinforussenate.com)
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  • "Unlike Chuck Grassley, who voted to defund the construction of the border wall, I stand with those who believe we must secure our borders and enforce our visa laws. I stand with those who believe our sovereign nation has the right and an obligation to create an immigration policy that can be enforced." (carlinforussenate.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
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This candidate has responded to a Political Courage Test in a previous election. As a continued effort to provide the American public with factual information on candidates running for public office, these archived responses are made available here.
Pro-life a) Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
Yes b) Should abortion be legal when the pregnancy resulted from incest or rape?
Yes c) Do you support the prohibition of public funds for organizations that perform abortions?
Question B) If a pregnancy is caused by rape or incest, that individual would have to have an abortion done inside of a 20 week period.

1) Budget Stabilization:Indicate which proposals you support (if any) for balancing Iowa's budget.

No a) Reducing state employee salaries AND/OR pensions?
Yes b) Instituting mandatory furloughs AND/OR layoffs for state employees?
No c) Reducing benefits for Medicaid recipients?
No d) An income tax increase on any tax bracket?
e) Other or expanded principles:
No a) Do you support any limits on campaign contributions to state candidates?
Yes b) Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
Yes c) Do you support the use of an independent AND/OR bipartisan commission for redistricting?
Yes d) Do you support requiring a government-issued photo identification in order to vote at the polls?
e) Other or expanded principles:
Yes a) Do you support capital punishment for certain crimes?
No b) Do you support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes?
c) Should a minor accused of a violent crime be prosecuted as an adult?
Yes d) Do you support the enforcement of federal immigration laws by state and local police?
Question C) It depends on the circumstances.
No a) Do you support state government spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
Yes b) Do you support lowering state taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
Yes c) Do you support reducing state government regulations on the private sector?
No d) Do you support expanding access to unemployment benefits?
Yes e) Do you support requiring welfare applicants to pass a drug test in order to receive benefits?
Yes f) Do you support an increase of the minimum wage of Iowa?
Yes g) Do you support offering state tax incentives to attract businesses to Iowa?
Yes h) Do you support limiting the ability of state employees to use collective bargaining?
F) I do support increasing the minimum. The increase would reflect the cost of living increase since it was last previously set.
No a) Do you support adopting federal education standards in Iowa?
Yes b) Do you support state funding for charter schools?
No c) Should immigrants unlawfully present in the United States who graduate from Iowa high schools be eligible for in-state tuition at public universities?
Yes d) Do you support increasing funding for the state education budget?
e) Other or expanded principles:
Yes a) Do you support state funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
No b) Do you support state government regulations of greenhouse gas emissions?
Yes c) Do you support increasing state funding for clean drinking water initiatives?
Yes d) Do you support providing economic incentives to Iowa farmers who participate in the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy ("INRS")?
Question A) I would support a tax credit with a time specific duration that would facilitate the development of renewable energy. Question C) I would support state spending consistent with Iowa's new water quality bill.
No a) Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
b) Should background checks be required on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows?
Yes c) Should teachers be allowed to bring guns into the classroom?
Yes d) Should a license be required for gun ownership?
Question B) I would need more information. Question C) With the proviso that they have extensive training provided by law enforcement authorities. Question D) Under the limited circumstances of having a permit to carry a concealed weapon.
Yes a) Should the state government increase funding for treatment facilities to combat opioid abuse?
Yes b) Do you support Medicaid expansion through Iowa's health care programs?
No c) Do you support requiring individuals to purchase health care insurance?
No d) Do you support legislation that grants citizens the right to choose to die through euthanasia?
e) Do you support eliminating religious exemptions for vaccinations?
Yes f) Do you support increasing state funding for children's mental health services?
Question B) The expansion would be dependent on revenue levels. Question E) I would need more information. There are some vaccinations that have been causally connected to developmental illnesses in children. There are also some vaccinations which should absolutely be given.
No a) Do you support the inclusion of sexual orientation in Iowa's anti-discrimination laws?
No b) Do you support the inclusion of gender identity in Iowa's anti-discrimination laws?
No c) Do you support greater efforts by Iowa state government in closing the pay gap between men and women?
Yes d) Should state employees be held financially liable when sued for inappropriate behavior in the workplace?
Question C) I don't think that there is enough evidence right now to presently show there's a substantive pay gap between men and women in Iowa.
Northwest Iowa has to get on a better competitive footing with our neighboring states on taxes on regulation. IEP behavior children should not be mainstreamed in our classrooms. Teachers are spending a great deal of time managing behaviors at the expense of teaching children without those challenges. Teachers should not be graded based on the academic performance of children with behavior deficits. It is not a fair way to evaluate their performance. I would like to see a senior property tax freeze bill that freezes property taxes for seniors on a limited, fixed income, excluding veterans benefits.

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