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Donna McLeod'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.

  • "Our Campaign @voteDonnaMcleod has received the endorsement of @emilyslist. We are thrilled to this endorsement because of their mission to elect pro-choice Democratic women elected to office." (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "We live in the richest country in the world; yet many of our family, friends, and neighbors must choose between food and medicine. Expanding Medicaid is the first step, we need to provide Universal Healthcare because healthcare is a moral obligation." (donnamcleod.com)
  • "#DarkMoney that has been influencing who sits on the court. @SenWhitehouse breaks it down at the Supreme Court confirmation" (twitter.com)
  • "It’s time for #Congress to act. #GeorgeFloyd #JusticeInPolicingAct #gapol" (twitter.com)
  • ""Qualified Immunity" puts Police Officers above the law. They are paid by our tax dollars, so, "We the People" employ them. Our Constitution clearly states "No One Is Above The Law"" (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Expand bus service and include light/heavy rail to Gwinnett County. We must significantly reduce traffic congestion in order to increase productivity and ease frustration among daily commuters and greatly expand opportunities for job seekers and employers." (donnamcleod.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.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "#EnoughIsEnough #Gun-violence is out of Control in our #country. #Congress must #DoSomething #NOW. To my #congressional representation @sendavidperdue @RepRobWoodall @SenatorIsakson you will be held accountable. #2020" (twitter.com)
  • Rated 0% by National Rifle Association (NRA). (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • 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.
  • "I thought Mexico was going to pay for the wall. We the a people will not pay for border wall. If he's so rich tell him to pay for it himself" (twitter.com)
  • "Unless you are a native Indian, descendent of African Slaves.....then you are an immigrant to this country. Please Support #DACA" (twitter.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.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
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-choice 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?
No c) Do you support the prohibition of public funds for organizations that perform abortions?
d) Other or expanded principles:

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

a) Reducing state employee salaries AND/OR pensions?
b) Instituting mandatory furloughs AND/OR layoffs for state employees?
c) Reducing benefits for Medicaid recipients?
Yes d) An income tax increase on any tax bracket?
Income Tax increase on income over $250,000 also large profitable businesses should pay greater share of income tax.
Yes 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?
No 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?
Yes b) Do you support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes?
No c) Should a minor accused of a violent crime be prosecuted as an adult?
No d) Do you support the enforcement of federal immigration laws by state and local police?
e) Other or expanded principles:
Yes a) Do you support state government spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
No b) Do you support lowering state taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
No c) Do you support reducing state government regulations on the private sector?
Yes d) Do you support expanding access to unemployment benefits?
No 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 Georgia?
g) Other or expanded principles:
No a) Do you support adopting federal education standards in Georgia?
No b) Do you support state funding for charter schools?
Yes c) Should immigrants unlawfully present in the United States who graduate from Georgia high schools be eligible for in-state tuition at public universities?
d) Other or expanded principles:
Yes a) Do you support state funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
Yes b) Do you support state government regulations of greenhouse gas emissions?
Yes c) Do you support increasing state funding for clean drinking water initiatives?
d) Other or expanded principles:
Yes a) Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
Yes b) Should background checks be required on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows?
No c) Should teachers be allowed to bring guns into the classroom?
Yes d) Should a license be required for gun ownership?
e) Other or expanded principles:
Yes a) Should the state government increase funding for treatment facilities to combat opioid abuse?
Yes b) Do you support Medicaid expansion through Georgia's health care programs?
Yes c) Do you support requiring individuals to purchase health care insurance?
Yes d) Do you support legislation that grants citizens the right to choose to die through euthanasia?
No e) Do you support eliminating religious exemptions for vaccinations?
Yes f) Do you support increasing funding for state medical facilities and hospitals in rural areas?
g) Other or expanded principles:
Yes a) Do you support the inclusion of sexual orientation in Georgia's anti-discrimination laws?
Yes b) Do you support the inclusion of gender identity in Georgia's anti-discrimination laws?
Yes c) Do you support greater efforts by Georgia state government in closing the pay gap between men and women?
No d) Should faith-based organizations be permitted to deny services based on religious beliefs?
Yes e) Do you support the removal of Confederate monuments from public spaces?
f) Other or expanded principles:
1) Healthcare: Expand Medicaid 2) Education: Fully fund public education not at 1985 calculation. Restore and expand Hope Scholarship 3) Transportation: Expand bus services that include light and heavy rail.

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