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Abhay Patel's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Abhay Patel 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.

  • "I believe human life begins at conception and as your senator, I will protect America's unborn children." (votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "America’s criminal justice system is broken. The prison system now costs states over $50 billion per year, up over 400% since the 1980s. Yet our prisons remain underfunded, overcrowded and plagued by high rates of recidivism. At the same time, there are over 4,500 federal criminal statues and hundreds of thousands of federal regulations that outline potential criminal behavior. As Senator, I will use small government, conservative principles to pass reforms that increase transparency, protect taxpayer dollars and actually build safer communities— not a bigger government." (patelforlouisiana.com)
  • "Today, the federal government is plagued by an almost endless cycle of reckless and wasteful spending. The result is a debt of $19 TRILLION, a figure that grows larger every second." (patelforlouisiana.com)
  • "We CANNOT be spending more than what we are taking in. It's as simple as that." (votesmart.org)
  • "We are long overdue for a simple, fairer, flat tax that will spur capital spending, business expansion and job growth." (patelforlouisiana.com)
  • "Common Core is a failure -- that's why we have to end Washington's grip on education and bring it back home." (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.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Every day President Obama and an activist Supreme Court fight to rip away our Right to Bear Arms. As Senator, I will fight to protect the principles that this country was founded on." (votesmart.org)
  • "Obamacare HURTS America. That much is clear to see as more and more insurance companies drop their Obamacare coverage across the nation, leaving us with higher deductibles, fewer choices or no healthcare coverage at all. This is the unacceptable (but predictable) consequence for a poorly-crafted law. Louisianans, and ALL Americans, deserve better healthcare options, and coverage that will be there when they need it. As your senator, I will fight for market-based solutions, NOT mandates." (www.facebook.com)
  • "Obamacare MUST be repealed and replaced with market-based solutions, NOT mandates." (votesmart.org)
  • "The numbers speak for themselves — only seven of the original 23 Obamacare co-ops remain in operation. The latest disappoint arises as the policies of many people across the country are being disrupted in the middle of the year. Out-of-pocket costs are rising and it's becoming more difficult for individuals to keep their preferred doctors. The people of Louisiana — and Americans nationwide — deserve healthcare plans they can depend on, rather than plans that may not be in business tomorrow. As Senator, I will fight for reforms that provide you with access to affordable healthcare plans that are centered on YOUR needs." (www.facebook.com)
  • "I will fight for immigration reform that rejects amnesty and upholds the rule of law." (votesmart.org)
  • "Washington’s inaction has led to more than 12 million illegal immigrants spread across the United States. This hurts our national security, damages our economic vitality and devalues the hard work and sacrifice of all Americans. We must pursue comprehensive immigration reform that rejects amnesty, upholds our principles and preserves the idea of the American Dream." (patelforlouisiana.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Radical Islamic terrorists are the enemy of the world. It's time to do something about it." (votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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