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Allen Ellison'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.

  • "I support the decision in Roe v. Wade. I support a women’s right to choose and I support gender pay equality. I think the Texas Legislature is acting #unAmerican." (twitter.com)
  • "The Texas Abortion law is a few steps backwards. It doesn’t take into consideration the complexities involved like rape & incest. It targets women of color, the poor & women with language barriers. It incentivizes random strangers to sue fellow Americans. It’s unAmerican." (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "I support medicare for all!#anewpathforward" (twitter.com)
  • "Many families are struggling with the exasperating and vexing bureaucracy involved in making sure that seniors get the benefits they deserve. I will fight against efforts to end Medicare and I will work to ensure cost burdens on Medicare recipients is stopped." (allenellison.com)
  • "I see public funding of elections to remove dark money as an option. Here is another: we set a necessary amount on what politicians can spend on an election and no entity outside of the campaign can spend money towards any election. If they do, they face felony conviction." (twitter.com)
  • "You get no argument from me on this point! I agree that we should end qualified immunity, which is in the Justice in Policing Act. Republicans want to take it out not me. #Redirect" (twitter.com)
  • "Better trade practices, public private partnership innovations and reduction in wasteful defense spending. These things will free up revenue and generate new revenue streams to help balance the budget without cutting social programs or raising taxes on citizens. Just a few ideas." (twitter.com)
  • "The Defense budget needs to be looked at. There is too much wasteful spending there." (twitter.com)
  • "House passes $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, the largest transportation package in U.S. history. If I were in the Senate, I would vote Yes? for this bill also." (twitter.com)
  • "I am from a low income area and know very well the importance of such investments. So I will be a strong voice and vote to get the needed investments for infrastructure development as well as digital infrastructure like broadband in rural areas." (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.
  • "I would push for more funding to pay teachers more. The entire education system needs to be reformed. Curriculum needs an overhaul, more technical programs at the grade level. My role would be US Senator to vote on viable policies or draft new laws that strengthen education." (twitter.com)
  • "From investing in clean energy to protecting our ecosystems, Allen will continue the work of house democrats by addressing our biggest environmental challenges while paving the way to a more sustainable future." (allenellison.com)
  • "My vision for America is a country leading to way on clean renewable energy & cutting our carbon footprint in half by 2030. That’s why I support the New Green Deal. Climate Change is real! #UnitedForAmerica" (twitter.com)
  • "It’s corporate, government, the people and livestock. Did you know that by switching the feed source of just the cattle in the world, we could reduce methane emissions by 4 percent? Every possible measure to reverse climate change can make a difference." (twitter.com)
  • "My vision for America is a country leading to way on clean renewable energy & cutting our carbon footprint in half by 2030. That’s why I support the New Green Deal. Climate Change is real! #UnitedForAmerica" (twitter.com)
  • "The EPA has made monumental strides towards the reduction of auto emissions, banning the use of DDT, working to clean up toxic waste to protect the ozone layer, increasing recycling, revitalizing inner-city brownfields & raising awareness on environmental issues that affect us." (twitter.com)
  • "We need to take steps to regulate carbon dioxide emissions from coal-fired power plants, which are the largest concentrated source of emissions in the United States." (allenellison.com)
  • "Remembering the families and victims of the Pulse Night Club shooting. We need gun legislation now!" (twitter.com)
  • "We are not powerless in the fight. Allen believes that we can reduce gun violence while respecting the rights of responsible gun owners. Allen believes we should expand and strengthen background checks for those who want to purchase a firearm – because it shouldn’t be easier to get a gun than a driver’s license. Allen believes we should ensure that guns don’t fall into the hands of terrorists (whether they be domestic or foreign), domestic abusers, other violent criminals, or those who have shown signs of danger toward themselves or others." (allenellison.com)
  • "A we embark on a new path forward, we must build upon the success of the ACA to achieve the goal of universal health care. Twenty-nine million Americans today still do not have health insurance and millions more are underinsured and cannot afford the high copayments and deductibles charged by private health insurance companies that put profits before people." (allenellison.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.
  • "Allen believes that hundreds of thousands of DREAMERs should receive a permanent status that allows them to continue studying, working, paying taxes, and contributing to the communities that they call home." (allenellison.com)
  • "I believe in the idea that we would do better as a nation by building bridges instead of walls. I support comprehensive immigration reform. It’s our diversity that has made us a great and powerful nation." (twitter.com)
  • "Looking forward to America getting back into the JCPOA or the Iran Nuclear Deal. What are you looking forward to?" (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.

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