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Danny Turner's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Danny Turner has refused to provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2016 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart and voters like you.

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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 2016.

  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "A combination of tax cuts and loophole closures will be needed to reduce the burden of taxes while ensuring that large entities can’t take advantage of language that was probably add to the tax code as a result politicians putting the interest of their donors over the people." (www.dannyreidturner.com)
  • "The drug war has failed, costing billions of dollars while do nothing to control access or prevent violence associated with the drug trade. Most alarming of all, entities which make a profit from the incarceration of individuals routinely contribute to candidates who take a tough on crime stance which creates the great moral hazard of creating incentives to place as many people behind bars as possible. Decriminalization and possible creation of a dispensary network should be pursued." (www.dannyreidturner.com)
  • "Maintenance of our infrastructure is critical to business health. Projects to improve infrastructure provides jobs and ensures that the businesses of today and tomorrow have a transportation network conducive to commerce." (www.dannyreidturner.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Clean, renewable energy is something to embrace regardless of your stance on climate change. While it requires an initial investment, the potential of large cost savings and new jobs creates a strong incentive to foster and industrialize new technologies." (www.dannyreidturner.com)
  • "Natural gas production, done mainly through fracking, is currently exempted from Clean Air and Water regulations that other energy producers must adhere to. The natural gas industry must be brought in line to both ensure safety and prevent an inefficient allocation of resources fueled by artificially low prices." (votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Repeal most of the provisions of the ACA while keeping some of the more popular provisions. These include regulations that allow a child to remain on their parents coverage until they are 26, requiring coverage for preexisting conditions, and the idea of an exchange." (www.dannyreidturner.com)
  • "Allow for tax-free accumulating health savings accounts. This gives individuals great choice in deciding how to utilize their employer sponsored health programs." (www.dannyreidturner.com)
  • "Create one national exchange to replace state run exchanges and allow insurance companies to operate across state borders." (www.dannyreidturner.com)
  • "Institute a zero tolerance policy. Anyone found to be in the country illegally will be promptly deported. Sanctuary cities will be banned and any municipality that violates this policy will have federal funding revoked." (www.dannyreidturner.com)
  • "Provide 6 month grace period for those in the country illegally to declare themselves and begin the path to citizenship. Finger prints and DNA samples will be collected so that criminals can be identified, deported, or face trial." (www.dannyreidturner.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Many point to the size of the defense budget as something that is wrong with our country. However, the fact of the matter is that much of the free world depends on our military for protection. However, this does not mean that we should not seek ways to become more efficient and prudent in our operations." (www.dannyreidturner.com)
  • "We have served as the military umbrella for friendly nations since the beginning of the cold war. Every nation has a responsibility to protect themselves and aide their allies. Our friends need to start shouldering a greater share of defensive endeavors." (www.dannyreidturner.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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