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Rhonda Hopkins' Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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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.

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  • "We need to cut wasteful spending and place it to important areas such as Social Security which is a type of program to assist with retirement to be able to afford go health care when we are no longer in the work force." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "There should be regulations on such contributions and people should not be bought off just to profit or buy votes. The leader should take into account all of the people not only certain groups." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
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  • "Through out history our country this great United States of America has been in wars and been attacked. A good offense is a good defense." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The federal government circulates the money and keeps the economy going. It needs to be placed more here than abroad. All taxes need to be lowered and cut wasteful spending. No one establishment should be chosen over another for financial relief and it appears that is what has happened and probably would happen again." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The federal government circulates the money and keeps the economy going. It needs to be placed more here than abroad. All taxes need to be lowered and cut wasteful spending. No one establishment should be chosen over another for financial relief and it appears that is what has happened and probably would happen again." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The federal government circulates the money and keeps the economy going. It needs to be placed more here than abroad. All taxes need to be lowered and cut wasteful spending. No one establishment should be chosen over another for financial relief and it appears that is what has happened and probably would happen again." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Every state is different and so are people. We all have different learning skills we develop over time.God made us similar in so many ways but so very different as well." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Also the protection of our environment for our health. I need to do research on the greenhouse gas regulation." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "In hearing from different people that the 2010 Affordable Care Act did not help in the way intended, is in need of repeal. The businesses have benefits in place such as sick leave and annual leave and FMLA to be filed when under a doctors care to hold a job position. Other than that the businesses are not responsible for people's illnesses." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "In hearing from different people that the 2010 Affordable Care Act did not help in the way intended, is in need of repeal. The businesses have benefits in place such as sick leave and annual leave and FMLA to be filed when under a doctors care to hold a job position. Other than that the businesses are not responsible for people's illnesses." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Security for our country is important. If it is in the case of being here unlawfully with no intent of becoming eligible for citizenship they should return to their origin or make the choice and become a citizen and do it lawfully." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Security for our country is important. If it is in the case of being here unlawfully with no intent of becoming eligible for citizenship they should return to their origin or make the choice and become a citizen and do it lawfully." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Are we not already doing this in order to protect our country? In knowing that the Middle East conflicts are continuous then the situation needs to be reevaluated and make sure we are not over using resources in an area that doesn't require it. Also then in looking at hopefully a better way to the situation." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Are we not already doing this in order to protect our country? In knowing that the Middle East conflicts are continuous then the situation needs to be reevaluated and make sure we are not over using resources in an area that doesn't require it. Also then in looking at hopefully a better way to the situation." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
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 Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
I do not approve of killing babies.
No In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?
Yes Do you support expanding federal funding to support entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare?
We need to cut wasteful spending and place it to important areas such as Social Security which is a type of program to assist with retirement to be able to afford go health care when we are no longer in the work force.
Yes Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
There should be regulations on such contributions and people should not be bought off just to profit or buy votes. The leader should take into account all of the people not only certain groups.
Yes Do you support increasing defense spending?
Through out history our country this great United States of America has been in wars and been attacked. A good offense is a good defense.
Yes Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
Yes Do you support lowering corporate taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
No Do you support providing financial relief to businesses AND/OR corporations negatively impacted by the state of national emergency for COVID-19?
The federal government circulates the money and keeps the economy going. It needs to be placed more here than abroad. All taxes need to be lowered and cut wasteful spending. No one establishment should be chosen over another for financial relief and it appears that is what has happened and probably would happen again.
No Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards?
Every state is different and so are people. We all have different learning skills we develop over time.God made us similar in so many ways but so very different as well.
Yes Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)?
Unknown Position Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
Also the protection of our environment for our health. I need to do research on the greenhouse gas regulation.
No Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
We have enough gun control laws in place.
Yes Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?
No Do you support requiring businesses to provide paid medical leave during public health crises, such as COVID-19?
In hearing from different people that the 2010 Affordable Care Act did not help in the way intended, is in need of repeal. The businesses have benefits in place such as sick leave and annual leave and FMLA to be filed when under a doctors care to hold a job position. Other than that the businesses are not responsible for people's illnesses.
Yes Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border?
Yes Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
Security for our country is important. If it is in the case of being here unlawfully with no intent of becoming eligible for citizenship they should return to their origin or make the choice and become a citizen and do it lawfully.
Yes Should the United States use military force to prevent governments hostile to the U.S. from possessing a weapon of mass destruction (for example: nuclear, biological, chemical)?
Yes Do you support reducing military intervention in Middle East conflicts?
Are we not already doing this in order to protect our country? In knowing that the Middle East conflicts are continuous then the situation needs to be reevaluated and make sure we are not over using resources in an area that doesn't require it. Also then in looking at hopefully a better way to the situation.
Yes Do you generally support removing barriers to international trade (for example: tariffs, quotas, etc.)?
To promote resources and economic growth for our country.
Education, Healthcare, and Social Security improvements for all are important. So many say let's look at wasteful spending and do not. Well it actually needs to be done and with good audit and transparency. To put that money to better use in other areas. Also other people or groups who have good and interesting ideas let's listen and truly see if it can be implemented into working for a better and prosperous future for the people of our state and our country. Thank you for viewing this survey.

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